Check Your Gutters

In homes with concrete slabs the water next to the foundation can cause movement and.

Check your gutters.

A leaking gutter is as harmful as a missing gutter. In homes with basements and crawl spaces we always need to be concerned with water flow from the roof. You can purchase caulk that is made explicitly for house gutters at your local hardware store or lawn and garden center. Check the space between the gutter and the wall especially if you have noticed water running down the side of the wall during storms or if there are any visible stains on the side of your house.

Check for standing or extremely slow moving water in the gutter. While you are on the ladder it s a great time to check that the gutters are secure. If you find holes in any gutters caulk can be temporary fix until your gutters can be replaced schedule this soon. Inspecting and cleaning your gutters and downspouts all that rain needs to go somewhere and gutters and downspouts direct it away from your house.

Check your gutters nextday inspect local home inspectors. If water fails to flow toward the downspout efficiently the slope is inadequate. If there are any leaks you want to use gutter caulk or silicone to seal the leaks. You will want to closely examine the spikes or hangars that hold the gutters to your roof as those can become loose and may need to be resecured or even replaced.

Check for holes or missing pieces. The first step to cleaning your gutters is setting up a sturdy ladder and using it to support you as you clear away leaves and debris with your hands or a small tool like a trowel. The last step to gutter cleaning correctly is to check your gutter s surfaces and seams. With that in mind take a look at these steps of cleaning out your gutters and downspout before fall.

If not this is the time to replace any pieces that are not secure.