3 Ways To Prevent Gutter Problems
If you see water pooling under your roof eaves or have discolouration forming on the side of your home? If so, you’ve likely got an clogged and overflowing gutter and need to get it fixed quickly.
Here are the 3 main causes of gutter problems, and how you can stop them from occurring and save yourself time, energy and – potentially! – money on repairs.
1) Debris clogging your gutter or downspout
Leaves, small pieces of shingles, sticks, plastic bags and more – they come to gather to form the most common debris in your gutters. Luckily, these are very easy issues to fix: installing mesh screens over your drains can stop debris from getting in and causing a clog, and make debris easier to clean up later. You can also use a leaf blower or power hose to push out stuck in debris.
2) Poor Gutter Positioning
If your gutter is tilting away from your house, or if your gutter is pitched incorrectly, this can cause an overflow. Let your roofing expert evaluate your gutter placements and advise if changes need to be made to ensure proper drainage and flow.
3) Undersized Gutters
If your gutters overflow even after a full cleaning, and you’re assured there is no debris trapped inside causing a blockage, then the issue is most likely a result of having gutters that are too small installed on your home. A roofing expert can evaluate this for you as well and install larger gutters if required.
When it comes to your gutters, catching problems early is the best way to keep your home and roof in tip top shape. Need some help? Contact us today and let the team at The Roofing Master evaluate your gutters and let you know if changes need to be made to improve your drainage.
