Top Mistakes in Rain Gutter Maintenance

As a homeowner, you have to be cautious about maintaining your gutters. Here are the top mistakes to avoid:

Not doing it, or doing it infrequently

Obviously, the biggest mistake is NOT maintaining your rain gutters or doing it on an irregular schedule. Not making it part of your regular plans can make the gutters more prone to corrosion and other damage. Debris, pests, and other clogs may not be noticeable until they cause problems in the drainage of rainwater, so you have to inspect and clear your gutters regularly (every few months, after rains or heavy winds, etc.)

Doing it wrong

Aside from setting aside time at scheduled intervals, you must dedicate effort towards, and being precise in, maintaining your rain gutters. You have to be thorough and focus on all of its parts – from the gutters themselves to the downspouts – to keep them in tiptop shape. You also have to ensure your own safety. If you don’t have the right tools (or the skills or willingness) for the task, it may be better have a professional do it, or consider gutter guards to reduce the need for the chore.

Skimping on quality

If you decide on having gutter guards installed, make sure you get them from highly rated brands and have only trained professionals install them. Gutter guard installation may seem easy, especially with some approaches that won’t require any alteration to your roof or rain gutter. Authorized and certified providers, however, should perform the job to keep your home safety and to keep your product warranties intact.