The gutters on your home play an important role in protecting your home against water damage – the pipes are intended to divert rain water and melted snow away from the walls and into the ground via the downspouts. Your gutters can perform well only if they are healthy, straight and free from obstacles, so here are a few things you can do to keep your gutter pipes in great condition:
- Regular gutter cleaning – spending an hour or two cleaning your gutters each month and extra cleaning sessions after heavy storms can prevent debris, such as twigs, leaves, nests and nuts from accumulating in the gutter pipes, thus preventing gutter clogging and water damage, call a company like Colorado Superior Roofing for help;
- Timely repairs – cleaning will remove debris, but will not fix other types of damage, such as cracks and holes. Perform a thorough inspection of your gutter pipes after each cleaning session and fix the problems right away. Cracks and holes can be repaired with some caulk, loose fasteners can be easily secured again and sagging pipes can also be put back into their place with a few movements;
- Replace the sections that can no longer be repaired – in some cases, gutter pipes can get damaged beyond repair, leaving no other solution, but replacement done in a timely manner.
