Essential Gutter Maintenance For Autumn

Gutter Maintenance For Autumn

We can already see the leaves are turning to shades of orange, red and brown. Also, the winds, are picking up and the nights are getting darker, earlier. Autumn is well and truly here. Therefore, you may be tempted to batten down the hatches and hibernate until it is springtime. However, there are some essential gutter maintenance jobs that need to be completed in preparation for autumn.

Make the time to check your gutters

By completing these gutter maintenance jobs you are helping to keep your roof, gutters and home in top condition for autumn and winter months. Your gutters are the main drainage system for your roof. Importantly, they allow water to move quickly, safely and efficiently away from your home. However, some dead falling leaves, conkers or branches can quickly block your gutters. This adds additional weight to the gutters, then rainwater is added and your gutters are prone to breakages. Find the time to check your gutters, clean out any debris to avoid the risk of blockages. Make sure your downpipes are clear of debris too or the rain water will not be able to flow effectively away from your home. Take the chance to check out your gutters too. You need to make sure that your gutters are angled slightly towards the drainpipe so rainwater flows easily. We also recommend you grab the garden hose and check the run off system of your gutters by spraying the water into them, to monitor the flow. Check how quickly the water washes away, and if there are any areas of concern, rectify them. While cleaning out your gutters and checking your water flow, check for damaged guttering too. The hose test for water flow will also help you spot any holes or splits in the guttering. While it may look like a small hole now, this can really grow with excess rain water. We recommend getting your gutters fixed now, instead of leaving it. Obviously, this can result in a much more expensive gutter repair job later. If you have spotted damaged gutters on your home or need guttering replacement experts to check out your gutters, please give us a call. The sooner we repair your gutters the less risk there is that they will become a more serious problem for your home! If you need any roofing work please call Alpha roofing Cambridge on 01223 902205.