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Helpful Tips
Home » Outdoor Decor » Downspouts » Helpful Tips• Keep your downspouts clean and free of debris! Water overflowing from the gutter and downspouts can cause flooding.
• Make sure your downspout drains away from the house and into a street- not into your neighbor’s yard!
• When cleaning your gutter and dry wall, do not lean your ladder against the gutter. Find a step ladder and climb, rather than lean against it and put pressure on the gutter.
• If you notice dripping anywhere in between the gutter and downspout, either have someone repair it, or caulk the inside gutter joint yourself.
• To ensure effectiveness of your gutters and downspouts, have them inspected once a year.
• Generally, gutters and downspouts are painted to match the house. If you repaint or touch up house, make sure your gutters and downspouts match.
• If your gutter and downspouts start to hang over or bulge, install gutter hangers to straighten them back up.
• Check your gutters and downspouts after rainstorms or high wind speeds. These are generally what cause the most debris and will save you time when cleaning every few months. Also, if your gutters or downspouts are under or close to a tree, make sure you get the leaves out of the draining system to reduce clogging.
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