Prepare Your Gutters for Winter with Legacy Gutters!
Winter in Colorado, especially in Denver and Colorado Springs, brings its own set of challenges. From freezing temperatures to heavy snowfall, ensuring your home is ready to withstand the elements is crucial. One often overlooked aspect of winter preparation is the condition of your rain gutters. Neglecting them can lead to costly repairs down the line. At Legacy Gutters, we understand the importance of a pre-winter gutter inspection to safeguard your home.
When assessing your Colorado Springs rain gutters, focus on critical areas. Snow accumulation poses a significant risk, with just one cubic foot weighing 20 pounds. With a 2000 square-foot roof, that’s 40,000 pounds of potential pressure from 12 inches of snow. Clean, sturdy gutters are vital to managing this weight effectively.
What to look for when inspecting your Colorado Springs rain gutters?
When inspecting your gutters before winter hits, there are several key areas to focus on. Firstly, consider the weight of snow accumulation. Just one cubic foot of snow weighs a hefty 20 pounds. With a 2000 square foot roof, that’s a staggering 40,000 pounds of potential pressure if it snows 12 inches. Ensuring your gutters are clean and in optimal condition is essential to handle this weight effectively.
To aid in your winter gutter inspection, follow this checklist:
- Inspect shingles. Any missing or loose shingles? Replace before it snows!
- Look at the flashing around the chimney stack and roof obstacles which ensures melting ice does not drip into your castle.
- Clean out downspouts and gutters. Debris causes heavy snow melt to find alternative routes to slide down or into your home.
- Add insulation to your attic and crawlspaces. Not only will you save on heating, but this will prevent ice dams from forming through heat loss in these areas. Ice dams can destroy a house!
- Inspect the outflow portion of your downspouts. Are they too close to the foundation? Water deteriorating the foundation walls leads to cracks and soil erosion, which is a leading cause of home foundation failure.
- Look in the attic (bring a flashlight) and inspect the area for water damage or leaks.
Contact Legacy Gutters today!
As winter approaches, don’t overlook the importance of preparing your gutters for the challenges ahead. Legacy Gutters is here to ensure your Colorado Springs home is ready to withstand freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall. With our expertise in pre-winter gutter inspections and top-of-the-line seamless gutter systems, we’ll safeguard your home against costly repairs and damage. Don’t wait until it’s too late
If you encounter any issues during your inspection, don’t hesitate to contact Legacy Gutters. Our team specializes in servicing gutters in the Colorado Springs area and beyond. We have the expertise to winterize your home effectively and protect it with top-of-the-line seamless gutter systems.
Don’t let winter catch you off guard. Trust Legacy Gutters to ensure your home is prepared to weather the cold months ahead. Contact us today to schedule your pre-winter gutter inspection and keep your home safe and secure.
