A solid roof protects your home from the elements and your gutters work to protect your home too. For this reason, it’s essential that you maintain your gutters in Colorado Springs area so that they work properly. Below you’ll discover some of the damage that faulty guttering can do to your home and then you can use the checklist to keep them functioning properly.
Damage
When your gutters become clogged with leaves, twigs and debris, the water cannot properly flow and exit through the downspout. This causes the water to back up, overflow and saturate your roof and the wooden roof deck. The wood will eventually rot and possibly cause water to leak into your home. The water overflow can also run down the side of your house, causing damage to the exterior of your home. If the outside of your house is wood, this excessive amount of water will cause it to rot too. When the water runs down the side of your house, it will pool beside the foundation. This action damages the foundation and the water may eventually leak into your basement or crawl space.
Maintenance
By doing maintenance on your Gutters in Colorado Springs at least twice a year, you can prevent this type of damage to your home. Use the checklist below when doing your gutter maintenance.
1. Clean the leaves and debris out of your gutters in the spring and fall seasons. Pull out the leaves and any other larger debris by hand and then use a water hose to wash out the rest of the dirt that’s left in your gutters.
2. While you’re cleaning out your gutters, look for any sections of guttering that is loose or sagging. Use gutter screws and hangers to attach the loose sections back into place.
3. Look for holes or rust spots in your guttering and use roofing cement to patch the holes. Repair leaking joints with adhesive caulk, which seals them tight.
Cornerstone Roofing and Gutter offers roofing and guttering repairs and replacement. This licensed and bonded company has been in business for over 40 years and they have the experience to do the job right. Visit their website to get a free estimate on your roofing or gutter project.
