Avoiding Big Gutter Replacement Mistakes Part 3: Gutter Care Tips

Gutters may be built to last but they'll definitely benefit from getting some TLC from you. As they can affect your entire home, caring for gutters will go a long way towards ensuring your property is in top shape at all times. Some of the gutter care tips you should keep in mind include:

Keep your gutter clean

Dirt and debris will accumulate on your gutters so it's important to keep them clean at all times to prevent clogs. If you got gutter guards though, cleaning gutters will be a thing of the past because your gutter system is already shielded from dirt and debris. However, gutter exteriors may still accumulate dirt parts like seams and downspouts may still require your attention from time to time. For your convenience, you can schedule cleaning your gutters alongside other seasonal maintenance tasks, preparing your home for the changing of the seasons in one go.

Inspect your gutters once in a while

Over time, gutters will succumb to wear and tear, possibly springing leaks or getting misaligned when that happens.Regularly inspecting your gutters will help you catch these problems before they worsen, allowing for a simpler, cheaper remedy.

Get rid of nearby foliage

One of the biggest causes of gutter clogs is foliage building up on gutter troughs. Even with gutter guards already installed, it'd be best to have overhanging tree branches trimmed off so you don't run the risk of having anything falling on your gutter and damaging it.

Avoid putting unnecessary weight on the gutter

Durable as it may be, a gutter system is not designed to support heavy objects. The additional weight can bend a gutter out of shape and deform seams or weaken the entire system's structural integrity, meaning ladders and big broken branches from nearby trees have no place resting on your gutters.