How to Maintain Your Gutter System Year-Round in Houston

Despite the fact that gutters Houston are often taken for granted, proper maintenance and timely repairs are critical. Maintaining and repairing your gutters on a regular basis helps keep them in good working order and prevents structural and foundational damage to your home. Such damage can lead to costly and time-consuming projects in the near future

Throughout the year, gutters should be cleaned and repaired. Your gutters are exposed to different weather conditions throughout the year. When it comes to maintenance and repairs, it all depends on what season you live in! Listed below are the maintenance tasks that should be performed on your Houston gutters at various times of the year.

Even though you can’t do much to maintain your gutters in the winter because the rain turns to ice and snow, you still shouldn’t take them for granted. Even if climbing a ladder isn’t an option due to the weather, you can conduct an inspection from the ground.

An ice dam or an accumulation of icicles is the most common gutter issue at this time of year. If they hang from your gutters, icicles can be an indication that heat is escaping your home. When this condition is left unchecked, ice dams can form along your roof’s eaves, creating thick ridges of ice. Drainage can be hindered by ice dams, resulting in water pooling around your home. The weight of ice dams can also tear your gutters off your roof.

Clearing ice dams should be done as quickly as possible. Because of the dangers of climbing a ladder for this task, you may not be in the best position to handle it on your own. Our technicians are well-versed in the safe and efficient removal of ice dams.

There may have been new damage caused by the harsh winter weather when gutters thaw out in the spring, so it’s time to conduct a comparative evaluation. If you had ice dams in the winter, this step is especially important because the damage may have spread to the roof structure or even into your attic.

• Loose downspouts
• Cracks
• Leaks, especially around the end cap
• Sagging

In most cases, you will only require minor repairs each year if your gutters were installed properly in the first place. Gutter damage can occur due to weather conditions, falling branches, and standing water. These factors can cause gutters to dent or come loose from the roof.

Gutter replacement may be necessary if the damage is too extensive for reattachment, or if the gutters are completely loose. You may want to leave the installation of new gutters to the professionals. The good news is that the job should go more quickly now that the weather is nice.

Gutter systems are an area of expertise for Outdoor Pros. We offer a variety of gutter services, and you can learn more about them by visiting our website or contacting us at (713)-299-2500