Gutters channel water away from the foundation. That’s their job. Without gutters, houses are likely to be flooded, water damaging the property. But even with gutters, it’s important to look for clogs and mechanical difficulties, else the gutters overflow and water seeps into the house through the facade. Here are some tips on how to clean and manage gutters. First, there are downspouts. A downspout is a pipe that carries water from the gutter onto the ground or asphalt surrounding a home. It’s often called a water pipe, down pipe, drain spout, roof drain pipe, or leader, depending on the…
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The first tip to keeping your roof in top shape longer is to inspect it regularly. After a heavy storm with lots of wind and rain, inspect your roof. Walk around your house and see if there are any physical signs of missing or loose shingles. Note if your shingles are starting to curl on the ends or if they are beginning to fade and look old and worn. Another great tip is to hire a professional roofing service to inspect your roof. They can come and perform regular maintenance on your roof and keep it and your gutters clean…