Each component of your gutter system is important, including the downspouts, since they are the part thats lead rainwater away from your home, keeping it safe from water damage. Read on as Infinity Home Improvement, Michigan’s Gutter Helmet® company, discusses proper downspout cleaning and how gutter caps can help with your gutter maintenance.
The Scoop-and-Dump Method
The first step toward a healthy gutter system begins by clearing it of debris, such as twigs and leaves. This involves manual labor, and it isn’t advisable to do it alone. Always have a helper to secure your ladder and assist you. Check also if your downspout is causing landscape damage. If it is, you may need downspout extenders. For a safer way of getting gunk out of your gutters, hire a professional to do it rather than trying the task yourself.
The Hose Method
To guarantee a downspout doesn’t have stuck debris that could lead to buildups, try the hose method when cleaning your gutters. After manually removing the biggest debris from the gutters (to prevent it from going into the downspouts), position the hose so that it directs water from your gutters to your downspouts. Use medium pressure. Then point the hose into the downspouts to remove any remaining clogs.
Other Maintenance Habits to Develop
Your downspout isn’t often clear enough to drain rainwater and direct it to the sewers. Often, the water lands on flower beds closest to your house. This will not only damage your landscape but also cause problems for your foundation, such as wall cracks and heaving. However, you can avoid this issue by installing downspout extenders.
You can also install gutter accessories that will help in maintaining both your gutters and downspouts; they’re called gutter caps. They keep debris away to prevent downspout issues from developing. Gutter Helmet is the best gutter cap brand you will find on the market.
Infinity Home Improvements, your leading gutter installer, offers the high-performing Gutter Helmet system. It has the quality we know our customers deserve. All our services aim to offer customer satisfaction and increased home value. Call us at (800) 824-3772 or fill out our contact form to request a free project estimate. We offer gutter installation to homeowners in Wyoming, Michigan.
