Calgary’s humid continental climate almost guarantees a warm, wet summer, especially in June. Some heavy rain will probably be inevitable. But you should be able to protect your roof and gutters, if you take a few simple steps now.
Weather patterns in Calgary mean we have to prepare for occasional flooding. In winter, we have the problem of frozen snow over eaves leading to ice dams. In summer, we have a different problem. The gutters and eavestroughs are filled with wind-blown debris and they tend to overflow.
Simple Steps To Protect Your Roof And Gutters
Make your roof rain-ready this summer, by clearing the eavestroughs and gutters, extending the downspouts, and perhaps catching some water in a rain barrel too.
Prepare Your Roof and Windows For Heavy Rain
Take these quick steps to protect your roof, and gutters and windows from heavy summer rains. Clear your eavestroughs and gutters first. Don’t forget your safety. Have someone hold the ladder at the bottom, while you secure it higher up at a convenient point.
Work your way steadily along each run of gutter, beginning at the high point, dropping the debris to the ground, and sweeping the gutter clean with an old brush. Work carefully. Remember, you are at the top of a ladder!
Extend Your Downspouts Away from the House
The primary purpose of eavestrough systems, is to lead roof water away from from a building’s foundations. For if this water pools on the ground instead, then it could weaken the structures underpinning the building.
Extending the elbow-shaped bend at the bottom of a down pipe, is a neat way to prevent water collecting at the discharge point. Folding extensions are available to simplify gardening, but do watch their quality!
Weather Seal Your Doors and Windows
Despite all your best efforts to protect your roof and gutters, your eavestrough system may still overflow in torrential rain, and splash down on your doors and windows. This is more than annoying, because this damp can penetrate your home.
Caulk around the outside edges of your doors and window frames, and add rain deflectors if necessary. You’ll find you have an added bonus in winter, because this will also help prevent cold air seeping into your home.
May We Help You Protect Your Roof And Gutters
Following these tips could save you time and money, not to mention the inconvenience of a damp home. However, if this is not something that you want to do yourself, then ask Valiant Exteriors for a quote. We’ll happily protect your roof and gutters for you.
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