Check Your Gutters

Here are some signs you could have clogged rain gutters.

Check your gutters.

A leaking gutter is as harmful as a missing gutter. Check all the spikes that are supposed to go through the gutter through the fascia board and into the rafter behind it. The best way to avoid these problems is to check your gutters frequently. If you are noticing animals or pests scurrying around your gutters this can be a big sign your gutters are clogged.

You ll also want to check the rivets that are near the down spouts. Birds find gutters to be a convenient place to make a nest. Ideally the roofs properly supported membrane system should run into the gutter. At most homes these spikes miss the rafters entirely usually because the spike has just worked its way out of the hole over the years.

These rivets help water flow properly to and through the down spout. Check the guttering has a slight run fall or slope towards the outlet. You will want to closely examine the spikes or hangars that hold the gutters to your roof as those can become loose and may need to be resecured or. Technically a perfectly level guttering system will work as the lowest point is the outlet.

Check the space between the gutter and the wall especially if you have noticed water running down the side of the wall during storms or if there are any visible stains on the side of your house. You spot birds or pests by your roof. Check your downspout drains. Check for holes or missing pieces.

If you find holes in any gutters caulk can be temporary fix until your gutters can be replaced schedule this soon.