The cost of home maintenance can easily add up, especially when major repairs are done. You’re probably thinking of cutting some of your maintenance expenses down, and you may already be considering reducing your budget for gutter maintenance.
Regardless of your reason for saving money on gutter maintenance, keep in mind that this shouldn’t be done at the expense of quality. While DIY maintenance allows you to save on costs, this might actually cause your gutters more harm than good.
Here are tips on how you can save money on gutter maintenance.
Swap Out Your Old Gutter for a Seamless One
Traditional gutters are typically designed with seams and joints, which tend to leak, sag and separate over time. You can eliminate this risk and save yourself from additional repair costs by switching to a seamless gutter system. As the name suggests, seamless gutters don’t have seams or joints, so they don’t have weak parts that could leak or break from too much pressure. Because of their sturdier design, you can expect repairs and replacements to be less frequent.
Add Gutter Guards
Gutter guards offer passive protection for your gutter system by keeping leaves and debris out. With significantly fewer leaves and debris that’s entering your gutters, cleaning your gutter system can be a lot easier. This would also help minimize gutter clogs, which could lead to more extensive gutter damage and costly repairs. Even roofing contractors recommend the installation of gutter guards because this can also protect the roof from damage. Remember that a well-maintained gutter system is crucial to the health of your roofing, too.
Do Maintenance Regularly
Consistency is key. By maintaining your gutters regularly, you can keep them in good shape every year and minimize the need for major repairs. Also, it’s important to note that any damage to your gutters can affect other parts of your home. So, by being consistent with your gutter’s upkeep, you can avoid gutter damage that could potentially extend to other areas of your home.
Ganser Company is a locally owned and operated company that caters to various home improvement needs. Our services include roofing, gutter installation and more. With our expert skills and knowledge, our team can guarantee excellent results for your project. Call us at (608) 222-1243, or fill out our contact form to request a quote.