The best way to maintain your rain gutters is to clean them regularly. But, have you ever considered what the improper maintenance of rain gutters could do to your home? It could lead to water damage and create a breeding ground for mold. If this has happened in the past, don’t worry—we’re here with some helpful tips on how you can avoid this happening again!
*Maintaining your gutters by cleaning them regularly will help avoid water damage and mold. It’s good to clean the gutters after a rainfall event, especially if it is heavy rain that can cause runoff from soil erosion.
*A leaf blower could be used for this task and should only take about 30 minutes of time on an average-sized house. If you are unsure about how to use a pressure washer, consult with our experts at Advanced Seamless Rain Gutter Solutions who would be happy to advise you!
*You can also maintain your gutters by using leaf guards or gutter covers as they keep leaves out of the system during dry weather periods and protect systems against ice dams in winter months. These products come in many different shapes and sizes and can help to make your gutter maintenance tasks easier.
*If you want to monitor the condition of your gutters, it is possible with a rain gauge that will give you an idea of how well they’re working and whether or not water needs to be drained from them. The best options for this are usually either on top of the roofline near the downspouts or beside one’s home in order to collect precipitation runoff coming off the adjacent surfaces like roofs, driveways, sidewalks, etc., as these locations should have access points for drainage pipes if needed. A rain gauge could take up about two square feet of space and would need periodic cleaning but will provide many years’ worth of data on rainfall amounts at its location during a certain period of time.
*If your gutters have developed leaks or are clogged with debris, you may need to get them serviced by a professional that can clean and repair the problem areas in order to avoid water damage. A good first step is making sure that any downspouts are directed away from foundation walls, as this will keep rainwater flowing freely outside without seeping into interior spaces and causing problems elsewhere on one’s property. This tip also prevents puddles and mosquito breeding grounds from forming near exterior surfaces like sidewalks or patios where people often stand when coming home after dark. You want these issues fixed before they happen rather than dealing with greater consequences later such as mold growth inside buildings or damaged siding due to wetness.
Improvements: We should mention that downspouts need to be directed away from foundation walls because otherwise water will flow into interior spaces and cause problems elsewhere on one’s property, such as mold growth inside buildings or damaged siding due to wetness.
Best tip for rain gutter maintenance is making sure any downspouts are directed away from the home’s outside so there isn’t a problem with moisture seeping in and causing greater damage later like molding of building materials or corrosion of metal surfaces.
A good first step is either hiring a professional gutter cleaner who can help clean up areas where the gutters have been clogged by debris, or doing it yourself if you’re handy enough (although not many folks enjoy getting dirty and cleaning up debris).
Give our rain gutter experts a call at 512-262-7104 if you have any questions about rain gutter maintenance or rain gutter systems in general.
