Clogged downspouts could compromise your roof’s structural integrity and lead to gutter overflow problems and serious issues for your home’s foundation. Downspouts are designed to direct water well away from your home’s exterior, about 3 or 4 feet away. With a working downspout in place, your roof will last longer, says the DIY Network.
One way to keep blockage from getting into your downspouts is to consider downspout cover options. Once you have, you’ll need to have covers installed. Here’s how:
DIY approach
A DIY approach can work, but only if you have the right tools and equipment. You’ll need a ladder, safety gear, and tools. Most of all, you shouldn’t have a fear of heights. If you’re a bit clumsy, though, have no clue where to start or only rely on online tutorials and videos, this might not be the best choice for you.
Hire pros
Hiring pros can go a long way to easing many of your worries. With pros to handle your downspout cover installation, you can easily leave everything to their hands. You won’t have to go up the roof and put yourself at risk, especially if you have no prior experience with the work. You can also count on them to get the job done much faster. Best of all, you can trust the level and quality of their service assured that there wouldn’t be any mistakes or errors during the installation process that could reduce the effectiveness of the covers.
Getting help
Look for the right company to take care of this task for you. Scout around, ask friends and family or go online and look for the ones in your area. This should help you generate a few leads. Then filter through your options with an eye for reputation, reliability, and results. That should help you find the ideal service company for the job.
