Gutters ensure the safe and effective flow of water away from your home, helping to protect the dwelling's foundation and structure from damage. As the season changes from summer to fall, it's an excellent time to tend to the gutters that take care of your property. Below are a few tips to help you ensure clean and functioning gutters. 

How to Prepare Gutters for the Fall

1. Clean Them Regularly 

Your system should be cleaned out at least twice a year, once in the spring and once in the late summer. During the fall, gutters tend to experience heavy use. The cleaner they are, the better equipped they will be to handle the rigors of falling leaves, twigs, and branches. Wear work or gardening gloves and pull out debris, removing large clumps with a trowel or old kitchen spatula. Rinse them well with a garden hose.

2. Install Gutter Guards

Gutter guards are mesh-like metal filters that fit securely over the top of the tubing to catch larger debris while allowing water to strain through. With less risk of clogs from debris, you will have a more efficient gutter system during the wetter times of the year. Guards also make the gutters easier to clean. You can purchase and install guards yourself or have a gutter specialist handle the task.

3. Trim Nearby Trees

Check all trees surrounding your home and see where any trimming can be done. High winds and intense downpours can cause branches to break and leaves to fall off in great masses. Trimming trees helps reduce the accumulation of organic matter in the gutters and lets the system more efficiently do its job. This will allow the water to be pushed away from your home's foundation.

If you need new gutters, gutter repairs, or an inspection, trust the Lion Construction Group. Their general contractors provide roofing and gutter services to property owners throughout the Tarrant County, TX, region. They pride themselves on expert craftsmanship and superior customer care, and they aim to get the job done with no disruption to your daily life. Call (214) 444-9050 or visit them online to review their services.