How to Prep Gutters for a Spring or Summer Storm

Although it’s always nice to have the holiday season during the winter, the weather

that time of year isn’t nearly as enjoyable. Now that we’ve passed the winter months

and are firmly in spring, it won’t be long until summer arrives. The warmer weather

this time of the year means it’s easy to enjoy spending time outside. But it also

means a different issue that’s important to know about. Specifically, rain this time of

the year can start falling out of the sky at a very rapid pace. And whenever this

happens, streets aren’t the only area that is at risk of flooding. It’s time to think

about your gutters and if they’re ready to withstand some of our Spring and

Summer storms.

Heavy rains that seem to come out of nowhere can also cause flooding issues for

Cincinnati homeowners. This is especially true if a home has any issues with its roof

or gutters. If you want to be sure to avoid those types of problems, here’s what you

need to know:

Inspect Your Roof’s Overall Condition

There are times when problems with a roof can be hard to spot. However, it’s often

quite easy to see if something is wrong with a roof. All you have to do is look. That’s

why the best place to start is recruiting a friend or family member to help you

securely climb up a ladder. Once you’re up there, you’ll want to look around as much

of your roof and gutters as you can for any signs of damage. Potential issues you

may see can range from a small crack to something as severe as a hole.

Trim Back Foliage

When it gets windy, branches can scrape against a roof and its gutters on an ongoing

basis. That’s why one of the best things you can do to protect these areas is to trim

back your foliage. An added benefit of doing this trimming is it will prevent moisture

from having a place where it can accumulate against your roof or gutters.

Clean Out Your Gutters

Unless you’ve cleaned out your gutters within the last few weeks, now is the time to

take this action. A thorough cleaning will allow you to get rid of any debris that may

prevent gutters from functioning properly.

Don’t Procrastinate with Repairs

If you noticed any damage during your inspection, don’t wait to fix the problem. The

sooner you can get a problem fixed, the less likely you’ll end up with a serious

problem that is quite costly to repair.

Published By:

Anderson Gutter Company

Anderson Township, Cincinnati,

OH 45230, USA

Phone: (513) 668-8666

Email: Andersonseamlessgutters@yahoo.com