Tips for Wet Weather

A quick check of your guttering this time of year could save your hard earned cash in the long run and it is a simple procedure and will not take more than a few minutes of your time. Roof damage is probably one of the most common side effects of bad weather with the roof being the most exposed. It’s also not the safest thing to check over in this weather so you may wish to get a professional to do this for you. Any damaged or missing guttering will allow rain water to run down your external walls, doors, and windows, causing damage to the bricks and mortar and even the internal structure of the building. As we have seen rather a bit of rain fall over the past few summer months any damaged guttering could be causing serious damp conditions in your home. By making a small check and spending a little to ensure your guttering is effective could save you thousands of pounds in the long run. If you do notice any damage, you can pick up a repair kit from a DIY store to fix the problem although be aware that the problem could reoccur. If this is the case then simply replace the piece of the gutter, gutters can also leak or overflow water if they are blocked by leaves and debris so check this out if there are no visible breaks in the guttering itself.