As summer concludes its final months and fall rolls around, pretty soon those pesky leaves will be falling. When the leaves start dropping, the more action your gutters are going to receive.
The first step you can take to ensure your gutters are prepared for autumn is to do a thorough cleaning of your gutters. While your gutters should be fairly clean if they were also cleaned in the spring, it is best to have your gutters in pristine condition as fall is the most abundant time of foliage thus leading to large amounts of leaves and other debris in your gutters. Not only should you clean your gutters, but the downspouts as well. This ensures the drainage is occurring properly.
While cleaning up your gutters, it can be beneficial to inspect gutters as well. Looking for any cracks, leaks, or an extensive amount of wear and tear. Repairing these smaller inconsistencies will save you time and money in the long run by not having to replace your gutters. If you come across any severe damages while inspecting, calling a roofing specialist may be the way to go to ensure that your gutters are functioning properly and prepared for the fall months. Downspouts can collect extra debris so it is important to clean this as well. Cleaning gutters can be a challenging task. If you don’t feel comfortable enough, make sure to reach out to a professional such as Haynes Construction & Restoration, LLC who can help.
Summer allows for much growth on trees. Due to this, some of the trees on your property will have grown over your roofline and above your gutters. To prep your gutters for the fall, it is vital that you trim those overgrown branches. During the fall months, the wind picks up and foliage begins to drop. By trimming those, it allows for less leaves, seeds, and debris in your gutters and creates a lesser chance that your gutters will get clogged.
The highly reputable professionals at Haynes Construction & Restoration Inc. are here to help you with all your gutter needs as fall approaches. Give us a call at (815) 932-5259 or visit our website. We look forward to working with you soon.
