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Now that spring has arrived, many people are doing their spring cleaning. If you have made out your list of things to do, add checking the gutters as one of them. Maintaining your gutters in the spring prevents problems from happening throughout the season. Keep reading to learn more about this.
Check Gutters
One thing you can check on your own is your gutter system. A lot of snow and ice in gutters over the winter can cause damage. Make sure the gutters are attached to the roof as part of the gutter system may have become loose. The gutters are important as they allow water to flow from your roof, into the gutters, and then to the downspout.
If you find a little damage this can be repaired. If you find a lot of damage, however, you should replace the gutters. There are different types you can choose from. One type is half-round gutters. They look like a tube that has been cut in half. If you choose this type, you should consider also installing leaf guards over the gutters. Because they are open, leaves and other debris can build up and clog the gutters.
K-style gutters are also available. If you view the gutters from the side, it looks like the letter K. This is the type you will see on many homes. The front of these gutters is decorative and looks much like crown molding adding to the aesthetics of your home. They are straight with flat bottoms and can hold more water when compared to other types of gutters.
You can hire a company to custom make fascia gutters for you. These look more contemporary on a home but can be more expensive. One big benefit of fascia gutters is they are sold in one long piece instead of separate sections. This means the gutters have no seams, which can help prevent leaks and rust.
The downspout will be inspected and replaced if damage is found. The water that flows from the gutters flows through the downspout. The downspout then directs the water away from your home. Without this the water pools around your foundation causing problems. The roofing contractor can extend the downspout if it does not direct water far enough away from your home.
Hire a home gutter contractor to inspect your gutters for you and to do a roof inspection to look for damage that may have happened over the winter.
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