Check Your Gutters

If water fails to flow toward the downspout efficiently the slope is inadequate.

Check your gutters.

An overflowing gutter will dump water next to the foundation and create a water leak into the crawl space or basement. Check your gutters nextday inspect local home inspectors. While you are on the ladder it s a great time to check that the gutters are secure. If not this is the time to replace any pieces that are not secure.

In homes with concrete slabs the water next to the foundation can cause movement and. Spikes or hangers require relocation up or down to. Check for standing or extremely slow moving water in the gutter. The first step to cleaning your gutters is setting up a sturdy ladder and using it to support you as you clear away leaves and debris with your hands or a small tool like a trowel.

If there are any leaks you want to use gutter caulk or silicone to seal the leaks. Confirm that the gutters are properly connected to the rafters and are stable. You can purchase caulk that is made explicitly for house gutters at your local hardware store or lawn and garden center. The last step to gutter cleaning correctly is to check your gutter s surfaces and seams.

A leaking gutter is as harmful as a missing gutter. Check the space between the gutter and the wall especially if you have noticed water running down the side of the wall during storms or if there are any visible stains on the side of your house. Check for holes or missing pieces. In homes with basements and crawl spaces we always need to be concerned with water flow from the roof.

Inspecting and cleaning your gutters and downspouts all that rain needs to go somewhere and gutters and downspouts direct it away from your house.