Check Your Gutters

Check your downspout drains.

Check your gutters.

Check the guttering has a slight run fall or slope towards the outlet. Here are some signs you could have clogged rain gutters. But in practice you ll find a slight fall is better because it can cope with a larger water flow. If you are noticing animals or pests scurrying around your gutters this can be a big sign your gutters are clogged.

Check all the spikes that are supposed to go through the gutter through the fascia board and into the rafter behind it. You will want to closely examine the spikes or hangars that hold the gutters to your roof as those can become loose and may need to be resecured or. Birds find gutters to be a convenient place to make a nest. These rivets help water flow properly to and through the down spout.

A leaking gutter is as harmful as a missing gutter. Ideally the roofs properly supported membrane system should run into the gutter. All of the drains should be set up to direct rainfall away from your home s foundation which is crucial for avoiding flooding so make sure they re discharging water properly. Finally walk around your home and check all of your downspout drains to ensure nothing is lodged in them.

Technically a perfectly level guttering system will work as the lowest point is the outlet. The best way to avoid these problems is to check your gutters frequently. Check the space between the gutter and the wall especially if you have noticed water running down the side of the wall during storms or if there are any visible stains on the side of your house. You ll also want to check the rivets that are near the down spouts.

You spot birds or pests by your roof.