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I'M NOT MARTHA - Tuesday, October 30, 2007
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Hi! I'm Lizzy!! and I'm not Martha!!!
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This is that time of year...that tiny window...of wonderful
weather before it all falls apart and becomes Winter...bbbrrr!
So that has me energized to get outside and get my winterizing
done. My biggest task is always the gutters. I dislike doing
the whole thing but if I don't things will only get worse. Get
you mind in the gutte....and here is how:
Clogged gutters can lead to damaged exterior surfaces and to
water in your basement. They are also more prone to rust and
corrosion. Before the leaves fly this fall, have your gutters
cleaned, then covered with mesh guards to keep debris from
returning.
When you consider that your roof's drainage system annually
diverts thousands of gallons of water from your house's ex-
terior and foundation walls, you can see why it merits a semi-
annual inspection.
All gutters must slope slightly toward their outlets. From
there, an elbow connects with a leader, then another elbow,
the downspout, and a third elbow that directs the spout outlet
away from the wall.
Check gutters and downspouts every spring before heavy rains
begin and late in fall after leaves have fallen. Remove all
debris that is clogging the system, look for rust or corrosion,
and be vigilant for low spots where water may be standing.
Because standing water causes most gutter problems, make sure
the gutters slope toward their outlets. To check this, pour
some water into the gutter and watch what happens.
Eliminate sags by lifting the gutter section slightly. Look
for and repair loose hangers, or bend up the hanger with a
pair of pliers. If this doesn't do the trick, install an ad-
ditional hanger.
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HOW TO DO A SOLID FOR YOUR GUTTERS
1. Remove debris
Debris clogs up gutters and downspouts and holds moisture that
causes rust, rot, and corrosion. Fasten a metal angle to the
end of a long pole or board, then use it to rake debris toward
you. Finish up by scraping with a wire brush.
2. Wash out with a hose
Hose your gutters clean, beginning at the high end of each
run -- or in the middle of runs having spouts at both ends.
3. Blast out blockage
Often you can blast out spout blockage with water pressure or
a plumber's snake. Otherwise, you may have to dismantle the
downspouts.
4. Scrape gutter clean
If the inside of a gutter is rusting, scrape and wire-brush it
clean, then apply a thin coat of roofing cement.
5. Sand and seal wood gutters
Sand wooden gutters down to bare wood, apply linseed oil, let
dry, then apply two coats of roofing cement.
Lizzy
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