There are many tasks homeowners should do in the fall to prepare their properties for winter. For example, they should take all of their summer furniture and put it in storage. They should also rake up all of the leaves in their yard and dispose of them properly. And maybe most importantly, they should clean their gutters out and remove any leaves, twigs, dirt, sticks, and other debris that have built up in them. It’s vital for homeowners to clean their gutters out at least once every year, and if you’re only going to do it once, the fall is the best time to do it.
If you fail to clean your gutters this fall, you could potentially run into all sorts of problems throughout the winter. When gutters are cleaned, the debris inside of them will prevent water from running cleanly through them, and in many cases, the water will end up clogging up the drains and sitting there for weeks on end. When it gets very cold out in the wintertime, this can be problematic because the water will freeze and make your gutters very heavy. This could cause your gutters to fall off or sustain damage. It could also cause ice dams and icicles to form, which will put your gutters at risk.
Your gutters aren’t the only thing you will need to be concerned about at that point, either. Your roof could also sustain damage and even start to leak if your gutters aren’t working properly. Water and snow can get backed up on the roof and create serious issues for you. At best, it will result in a big mess for you to clean up in the spring, and at worst, it could compromise your roof and gutter system and lead to you needing to do major repairs later on.
As you can see, it’s a good idea to clean your gutters in the fall to prevent any of these problems from affecting you. Tru Tek Roofing can provide you with more information on the value in cleaning your gutters, and we can also provide you with roof and gutter installation and repair. Call us at 720-600-9400 today to speak with someone about your roof and gutter needs.