Wintertime Gutter Maintenance

One task that you should never neglect as a homeowner is gutter cleaning. Although this is something you may not look forward to, it is crucial for you to get it done before winter arrives. Once the snow and ice start to accumulate, you could be looking at costly repairs, especially if there are other issues with your gutters.

Regular Maintenance Means Good Gutters

A properly functioning gutter system directs rainwater away from your home. One that is dirty and blocked may cause water to accumulate around your home’s foundation and cause damage to the fascia on your roof. During the winter, you may need more than regular gutter cleanings to keep the water flowing through your gutters and downspouts.

A Lack of Gutter Maintenance Leads to Problems

When the snow and ice that surround your gutters starts to melt, dirt, leaves, debris and sticks amongst other things can find their way inside of your spouts. This can quickly escalate into a blockage that needs to be taken care of before the snow and water refreeze. Once freezing occurs, there is the risk of further damage occurring because water expands when frozen. Basically, this means that your gutters and downspouts could end up warped, broken, cracked and misshapen.

Gutter Cleaning Is the Solution

Since DIY gutter cleaning is a leading source of homeowner injury, you should consider hiring a professional local company to do it for you. It’s cold outside and there are snow and ice all about, the perfect cocktail for accidents and injuries for inexperienced people. If you must do it yourself, here are some things you should do.

Inspect your gutters. Make sure they are clean and securely attached to your home. If you see any missing or loose screws. Attachments or pieces, you should get them taken care of right away. You should also confirm that the water that runoffs through your gutters and downspouts lands at least 10-feet away from your home’s foundation.

For more information on how to handle your gutters this winter season or to schedule an inspection, some maintenance or repair, dial (615) 356-6662 to speak with one of the experts at American Renovation Services today!