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Autumn leaves are falling all around us, and as lovely as they make the scenery, they’re a reminder that cold weather is just around the corner. If you’re a homeowner, it’s important to take steps now to make sure your home will be able to withstand the extreme cold and winter precipitation that winter brings. With its more moderate temperatures, fall is a perfect time to handle winterizing your windows, insulation, and gutters.

At Anderson Exteriors in Ramsey, we love working with homeowners to help them get their homes ready for winter. In this post, we’ll discuss what’s involved when it’s time to winterize your gutters.

Gutters are one of the most undervalued and overlooked components of a home. When you think of your gutters, you know your gutter system is important for redirecting water away from your home so it doesn’t pool around the house. But did you know your gutters are actually integral to your roofing system? They play a vital role when it comes to protecting your roof and interior from winter weather damage caused by snow and ice dams.

Here are a few steps for winterizing your gutters:

1.      Remove all debris and leaves from your gutters.

Gutters don’t function properly when they’re clogged. But autumn leaves can easily fill your gutters and create clogs that interfere with your gutter system’s functionality. This can cause ice dams to form and damage your roof.

2.      Protect your gutters from additional debris.

Even if you clear your gutters well every fall, there’s a good chance they could become home to a small animal or continue to collect more debris. The only certain way to prevent debris and animals from gathering in your gutters is to install premier gutter covers and enlarged downspouts.

3.      Look for gutter damage.

While you’re up there clearing out debris from your gutters, be on the lookout for damage that could cause a problem this winter. Sagging joints, rust spots, and damaged mounts are all serious causes for concern. You’ll need to get these repaired as soon as possible.

4.      Prevent ice from forming.

Ice dams can cause thousands of dollars in damage or more when they allow water to flow inside of your home. Installing de-icing cable can prevent ice from forming within your gutters.

If you’re concerned about winterizing your gutters, there’s no safer bet than calling up the experts. At Anderson Exteriors, we offer a full range of gutter services including gutter replacement and seamless gutter installation. We can also color match your gutters to your home’s siding.

Visit our online gallery to see examples of our past work. Then give us a call at 763.323.0970 or contact us to get your gutters ready for winter weather.