A vinyl gutter system needs to be cleaned periodically so that rainwater is dispersed through it and deposited away from a home. If gutter pieces become clogged with leaves and dirt, the following steps need to be completed. Afterward, vinyl pieces should be inspected. If any of them have cracks in their surface, they can be repaired by applying a coat of waterproof epoxy over damaged areas.
Materials
* extension ladder
* safety goggles
* harness
* small shovel
* hand held rake
* water hose
* bucket of soapy water
* scrub brush
* tube of waterproof epoxy
* caulk gun
Removing Debris And Stains From Each Piece’s Interior
An extension ladder should be set up next to the gutter system. A pair of safety goggles and a harness should be worn so that an individual does not become injured while cleaning gutter pieces. A small shovel or hand held rake can be used to loosen debris that is stuck to the interior of each gutter piece. Gutter pieces need to be sprayed with a strong stream of water in order to loosen residue or stains that remain on vinyl surfaces. After soapy water is applied to stains, a scrub brush can be moved rapidly over each area that needs to be cleaned. The inside of a gutter system’s downspout should be rinsed with water and a scrub brush can be used to dislodge any materials that are stuck inside of either of its openings.
Repairing Cracks
A tube of waterproof epoxy needs to be secured in a caulk gun’s chamber. If there are any cracks in vinyl gutter pieces, an even line of epoxy needs to be applied to them. After epoxy has been emitted from a caulk gun, it can be smoothed out by moving a putty knife over its surface. Epoxy will need several hours to dry. Afterward, rainwater will not drip next to a home.
If a gutter system ever becomes severely damaged by a storm, a gutter installation service in Bellevue, WA can assist with repair it or installing new gutter pieces. CR Gutters Inc. or another company that provides a gutter installation service in Bellevue, WA can be hired to complete jobs in a residential or commercial setting.
