If you're like most homeowners, you probably only think about your gutters when they start to overflow. But regular cleaning and maintenance are key to keeping your gutters in good shape to avoid repairs or replacements down the road. Now that spring is here, it’s time to start spring cleaning and take care of all your home maintenance tasks. The fall and winter may have taken a toll on your gutters and since spring and summer are likely to have rainstorms, it’s the perfect time to start cleaning, repairing, or replacing your gutter system to ensure it works properly. Here is how to determine when it’s time to perform these tasks on your gutters.
When To Do Gutter Cleaning?
The answer to this question can somewhat depend on how many trees are around your property but most experts agree that gutter cleaning should be done at least once or twice a year, typically in the fall and spring. One of the reasons to perform cleaning during these seasons is to avoid maintenance work in harsher weather and secondly, in the fall after all the leaves have fallen you will be able to clear out most of them along with other debris that tends to accumulate in your gutters. It’s a good idea to keep an eye on your gutters in the interim to ensure they don’t overflow. Also, try to trim back trees away from your home to help some.
When To Repair Gutters?
There isn’t necessarily a time of year to repair gutters, but there are a few signs to look for when determining if your gutters are repairable rather than be replaced. Experts recommend that gutter repairs can be done possibly if there are only a few cracks or holes in the system, if only one joint or seam is leaking, or if there’s only minor damage to one or two sections. In addition, whether it makes sense financially may also be a factor. For example, if you have copper gutters with minor damage, they may be worth repairing, instead of replacing, due to their higher costs.
When To Do Gutter Replacement?
Some experts suggest that replacing a gutter system in the summer is the best time of year, as it provides better weather and fewer delays, but you certainly should prioritize gutter replacement any other time of year if the following occur: several small repairs are needed throughout the system, noticeable sagging, sections fail to stay together, or any visible water damage. It’s a good idea to schedule professional service if your home’s gutters have not been replaced in the last fifteen years. Different types of gutter systems can last twenty to fifty years but having a professional inspection can allow you to detect small problems before they get out of hand.
Gutters play an important role in your home’s drainage system, and they should be cleaned, repaired, or replaced regularly. Our skilled team can help you keep your gutters in top condition so that they protect your home and its investment. If you’re not sure when to schedule service, call Legacy Gutters today and we can help you determine the best course of action for your gutters. We offer quality gutter services that will keep your home’s drainage system running efficiently.
Gutters play an important role in your home’s drainage system, and they should be cleaned, repaired, or replaced regularly. Our skilled team can help you keep your gutters in top condition so that they protect your home and its investment. If you’re not sure when to schedule service, call Legacy Gutters today and we can help you determine the best course of action for your gutters. We offer quality gutter services that will keep your home’s drainage system running efficiently.