Spring has finally sprung, and we couldn’t be happier! We don’t know about you, but our team here at K-Guard Heartland has happily waved goodbye to Old Man Winter and welcomed spring with open arms. There’s something so refreshing about the warmer temperatures, birds chirping, and more daylight hours. Though springtime is a wonderful season, there’s much to do to prep our homes for spring showers and warmer weather and clean up winter’s mess.
Have you started spring cleaning? If not, now is the perfect time to start tackling your home’s interior and exterior, deep cleaning, and removing all the gunk winter snowmelt left behind. From pressure washing the siding to staining the deck, there’s always some chore to complete. Next time you create your to-do list, add gutter maintenance to prep for spring showers. Why is it important to clean your gutter for increased rainfall? Keep reading to learn why and for some tips for seasonal gutter maintenance.
The Heartland’s Rainy Season
From May to August in the Heartland, you can probably bet it’s raining at least a few times per week. Our rainy season brings heavy and frequent rainfall, accounting for most of our annual precipitation totals in just these few months. Though The Farmer’s Almanac has predicted less-than-average precipitation for spring 2025, we’re still expected to get some heavy and frequent rainfall.
The rainy season can wreak havoc on any home, especially those with previous storm damage. To protect your home from excess rainfall, your gutters should operate at peak performance, your roof should be in good shape, and you should repair existing leaks and look for new ones before the rainy season ramps up.
How to Prep Your Gutters for Spring Showers
Gutters are responsible for collecting and dispersing water that drains from the roof and should be working optimally and efficiently to protect a home from drainage issues caused by faulty gutters. Prepping gutters for spring showers can help prevent overflowing and clogged gutters that cause problems like foundation damage and basement leaks. Prep your gutter for spring with these tips:
Remove Winter Debris
Prepping your gutters for spring showers begins with removing winter debris collected inside the gutters and downspouts. Depending on the weather at the start of spring, you might still have some ice left inside your gutters. Ice in gutters can cause ice dams, dangerous thick pieces of ice that put excess pressure on your gutters, causing significant damage. You’ll want to remove all ice from your gutters to remove blockages.
Other debris like leaves, twigs, and other organic material that found its way inside the gutters during the winter months should be removed to prevent clogged gutters. Removing winter debris ensures water can move freely through the gutters to keep up with heavy downpours.
Inspect the Entire System for Damage
You’d be surprised at how much damage a gutter system can have following winter. Icicles and ice dams that hang from the gutters can cause extreme damage, causing gutters to sag or become loose. Excess snowfall could also cause the gutters to sag or tear away from the home, potentially causing damage to the soffit and fascia or even the roof depending on how your gutters were installed. Inspect the entire system for damage before the rainy season starts so your system can work optimally.
Gutter Repair
If you notice any damage to your gutters, repair it immediately. Gutter repair is paramount to ensuring your system works optimally and effectively to keep up with rapid rainfall. Some gutter systems have sagging gutters pulling away from the home, gapping between gutter sections, or rusted gutters. Though some gutter damage can be repaired, some repairs might not be enough to prevent other damage. Contact a gutter installation company like K-Guard Heartland to assess damage to determine whether it can be repaired or should be replaced.
Ensure Downspouts are Clear
Your downspouts play a major role in preventing drainage issues caused by faulty gutters. They drain the water collected inside the gutters and divert it from the home. Sometimes they can become clogged by a blockage inside the elbow of the downspout. Check that the downspouts are clear before the rainy season starts to ensure water can flow freely through the downspouts.
Never Perform Gutter Maintenance Again with K-Guard
Hate cleaning your gutters? We don’t blame you! If you switch to K-Guard Gutters, you’ll never need to clean gutters again. Our gutter product is a complete system with components to keep water flowing rapidly through the gutters and downspouts while keeping all debris out. The result? Gutters that will never clog or overflow. Our heavy-duty aluminum gutter guards will never sag from heavy downpours or snowfall because of how durable our gutter material is. Traditional gutters are made from 0.27 gauge aluminum while K-Guard is made from 0.32 gauge aluminum, a thick aluminum coil.
Our gutter guards are also sleek, adding curb appeal to any home. Whether you have a multiple-story colonial, new construction, historic, or single-story ranch, K-Guard will complement the beauty of your home and add value. Our gutters are available in many colors including earthy neutrals to vibrant blues and greens. We have plenty of color options in stock and access to 25 extra color options, making it easy to customize your K-Guard Gutters.
From the most extreme weather like hailstorms and severe thunderstorms to high humidity levels, K-Guard will last for the life of the home. Our aluminum gutters are so durable that we offer three lifetime warranties, including a lifetime no-clog warranty, a paint warranty, and a workmanship warranty. K-Guard is better than other gutter guards and gutter covers, protecting your home from water damage year-round.
We also have a convenient estimation calculator that gives you a ballpark estimate for installing K-Guard Gutters. In just minutes you can get a free quote without having to schedule an estimate to get a feel for the installation cost. Our installation process is simple with three easy steps to get lifetime gutters. Contact K-Guard Heartland today for a free estimate, a detailed analysis of your current gutter system, and estimated costs for installing K-Guard on your home.
