Top 5 Tips for Eavestrough Maintenance

Eavestroughs are installed on roofs to save them from water clogging and leakage problems. Gutter installation is not enough, keeping them clean and dust free is necessary. Straight and damage free gutters, can help a lot in preventing all major to minor roofing issues. Maintenance task is not too easy, when it comes to roof top. Only experienced Eavestrough repair professionals can offer safe and desirable results.

A homeowner can just stand and inspect the repair and cleaning process. In case, one is strong enough to work using a ladder, minor cleaning and repair can be achieved easily.

Few gutter maintenance tips are:

1. Seal joints: Joints are one of the most damage prone components of an Eavestrough. Most often, leaks tend to occur at the place where two corners or sections meet. Do inspect the corners or joints to see, if they are having a leak or crack. If yes, stop it by applying a silicon sealant. After this, clean the surface and the seal edges, so as to avoid dust accumulation. This is just a temporary solution. If the leak continues, call a professional Eavestrough Ottawa technician for a permanent solution.

2. Lift and straighten: With time, the nuts and bolts that held the gutter along the roof walls may loosen up. For maintenance, there is need to tighten the fastener that holds the gutter and a ferrule. Strike a hammer to drive the edges and head into the rafter, then pull up the sagging gutter. In case, its attached with metal brackets, use pliers to serve the purpose.

3. Repair small patches: Seasonal repairs are necessary to prevent Eavestrough clogging. If you notice that a section is cracked, rusty or leaking, replace it soon. A small damage can turn into a bigger one, if ignored. Before offering gutter repair and cleaning the area to swipe away rust. Cut a fiberglass patch of a size that is large enough to overlap the damaged area. Place it over the damage and cover the area with plastic roof cement. Smooth the patch to avoid any ridges that could interrupt the water flow.

4. Extend the flow: The water pouring out of a gutter should move into a pit or underground drain through the downspout. If you haven't built any drain and the water is allowed to flow near to foundation, there are huge chances of moisture, mold or leakage. To prevent such problems, extend the flow of water or the downspout to carry the water away from the foundation.

5. Dried leaves: Another cause of clogs, is dried leaf buildup. To avoid frequent Eavestrough repairs, it's advised to keep leaves, branches and other leafy stems away from a gutter.

One can install a leaf guard to avoid buildups and clogs. Another practical solution is to put a leaf strainer on the top of the downspout, but it should be cleaned and inspected every two months.

These were the few easy steps for gutter maintenance. Preventing the water from standing on roofs and in basements is necessary. This can be achieved by installing gutters. Pro Form Eavestroughing Inc. is a leading company that offers gutter, Eavestrough, fascia installation, repair and maintenance services along with vinyl siding installation services for all residential and commercial properties in Ottawa.

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