Inspect your gutters. You can't fix a problem if you don't know it's there. Watch out for tears, cracks, and anything that doesn't look right. Make sure your gutters are properly fastened so they don't come loose when the snow starts to fall.
Check for ice dams. Icicles can be a pretty sight, but they're actually a sign of poor drainage. Icicles come from "ice dams," which are buildups of ice along the eaves of your roof. They occur when snow melts and then refreezes at roof edges. They can tear off gutters, loosen shingles, stain walls, and make ceilings sag, so make sure you take action when you see icicles.
Unclog the gutters. Remove leaves, twigs, and debris. Gutters are meant to catch water or melted snow and divert it away from the rest of the house. They won't be able to do this properly if they're cluttered.
Use a gutter cover. Avoid the hassle of going up and down a ladder to clean your gutters. Good quality gutter protection (or helmets) will reduce the time and effort you spend unclogging the gutters yourself. They are already designed keep clutter out while still allowing rain or melted snow to pass freely through.
We believe in the importance of winterizing your gutters to protect your home against winter weather. We are professional installers of Gutter Helmet®, a unique and patented cover guaranteed to prevent clogging, one of the most common problems homeowners have with their gutters. It has a textured surface that blocks out debris and even prevents small animals like birds and rodents from nesting on your gutters.
Gutter Helmet is designed to properly redirect water away from other parts of your home, keeping them mold-, mildew-, and rot-free. It comes in colors that easily blend with the rest of your roof so it does not detract from the overall aesthetics of your house. Gutter Helmet is equipped with patented brackets that can carry and conceal heat cables to prevent the formation of ice dams on your gutters.
Let Home Solutions Midwest help you get your gutters ready for winter. Contact us today for more information on Gutter Helmet for your Rochester MN and surrounding area home.
