Fall is only a few weeks away, and now is the perfect time to prepare your siding and gutters for the upcoming season.<\/p>\n
Your exterior siding and gutter system can take an intense beating from the wide range of elements they experience throughout the summer. They could both use a little TLC, and, with a bit of elbow grease, they will be ready for the fall season.<\/p>\n
Learn more about fall preparation for your exterior siding and gutter system below.<\/p>\n
Get your siding ready for fall by doing the following:<\/p>\n
Clean Siding Thoroughly<\/strong> \u2014 Spray and gently scrub away any dirt, mildew, and other caked-on debris from your siding. Make sure to check the small crevices for spider webs and nests to avoid critters permanently moving into your space once the colder months settle in.<\/p>\n Inspect Siding and Make Repairs<\/strong> \u2014 Take a good look at your sliding. Look for cracks, missing pieces, or damaged areas. Make sure to repair any areas necessary to avoid air leaks (which can lead to increased utility bills) and water damage.<\/p>\n Trim Trees and Plants<\/strong> \u2014 Shrubs, trees, and other plants too close to your home can cause serious damage during fall and winter storms. While siding was made to stand up to moisture from snow, ice, and rain, it might not do so well if a tree branch were to break and fall on your house.<\/p>\n Clean Gutters<\/strong> \u2014 When gutters and downspouts aren\u2019t clear of debris, water can overflow and run down your siding. Over time, this can cause water damage and other adverse impacts on your home.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what you can do to get your gutter system fall-ready:<\/p>\n Clean Gutters<\/strong> \u2014 Before you store your hose for the season, use it to spray out your gutters. Clear away all debris and any clogs to ensure your gutters can whisk away water effectively. Grab a bucket and gloves for extra stubborn areas and clean it out by hand. For more information on unclogging your gutters, check out this post.<\/p>\n Inspect and Repair Gutters<\/strong> \u2014 While cleaning your gutters, inspect your system for any signs of damage. Look for sagging or uneven areas, loose brackets or screws, and any other wear and tear. Make repairs as soon as you notice they are needed. Ignoring damaged gutters for too long can lead to more permanent damage.<\/p>\n Install Gutter Guards<\/strong> \u2014 In addition to trimming trees, shrubs, and other plants, add gutter guards to your system to help prevent clogs and build up. Not only will guards keep out leaves and other debris, but they\u2019ll also prevent unwanted mice and other creatures from moving in. Learn more about gutter guards here.<\/p>\n Let M & M Gutters & Exteriors prepare your siding and gutters for fall. Since 1991, we have been Utah\u2019s choice for all things gutters and siding. Whether your job is simple and straightforward or demanding and complex, you can trust our skilled professionals to get it done right!<\/p>\n We service Salt Lake, Davis, Utah, Weber, and Summit counties. Contact M & M Gutters & Exterior<\/a>s today for your siding or gutter needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Fall is only a few weeks away, and now is the perfect time to prepare your siding and gutters for the upcoming season. Your exterior siding and gutter system can take an intense beating from the wide range of elements they experience throughout the summer. They could both use a little TLC, and, with a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":8252,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Fall is only a few weeks away, and now is the perfect time to prepare your siding and gutters for the upcoming season.\r\n\r\nYour exterior siding and gutter system can take an intense beating from the wide range of elements they experience throughout the summer. They could both use a little TLC, and, with a bit of elbow grease, they will be ready for the fall season.\r\n\r\nLearn more about fall preparation for your exterior siding and gutter system below.\r\nHow to Prepare Your Gutters for Fall<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Contact M & M Gutters & Exteriors<\/strong><\/h2>\n
How to Prepare Your Siding for Fall<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nGet your siding ready for fall by doing the following:\r\n\r\nClean Siding Thoroughly<\/strong> \u2014 Spray and gently scrub away any dirt, mildew, and other caked-on debris from your siding. Make sure to check the small crevices for spider webs and nests to avoid critters permanently moving into your space once the colder months settle in.\r\n\r\nInspect Siding and Make Repairs<\/strong> \u2014 Take a good look at your sliding. Look for cracks, missing pieces, or damaged areas. Make sure to repair any areas necessary to avoid air leaks (which can lead to increased utility bills) and water damage.\r\n\r\nTrim Trees and Plants<\/strong> \u2014 Shrubs, trees, and other plants too close to your home can cause serious damage during fall and winter storms. While siding was made to stand up to moisture from snow, ice, and rain, it might not do so well if a tree branch were to break and fall on your house.\r\n\r\nClean Gutters<\/strong> \u2014 When gutters and downspouts aren\u2019t clear of debris, water can overflow and run down your siding. Over time, this can cause water damage and other adverse impacts on your home.\r\n
How to Prepare Your Gutters for Fall<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nHere\u2019s what you can do to get your gutter system fall-ready:\r\n\r\nClean Gutters<\/strong> \u2014 Before you store your hose for the season, use it to spray out your gutters. Clear away all debris and any clogs to ensure your gutters can whisk away water effectively. Grab a bucket and gloves for extra stubborn areas and clean it out by hand. For more information on unclogging your gutters, check out this post.\r\n\r\nInspect and Repair Gutters<\/strong> \u2014 While cleaning your gutters, inspect your system for any signs of damage. Look for sagging or uneven areas, loose brackets or screws, and any other wear and tear. Make repairs as soon as you notice they are needed. Ignoring damaged gutters for too long can lead to more permanent damage.\r\n\r\nInstall Gutter Guards<\/strong> \u2014 In addition to trimming trees, shrubs, and other plants, add gutter guards to your system to help prevent clogs and build up. Not only will guards keep out leaves and other debris, but they\u2019ll also prevent unwanted mice and other creatures from moving in. Learn more about gutter guards here.\r\n
Contact M & M Gutters & Exteriors<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nLet M & M Gutters & Exteriors prepare your siding and gutters for fall. Since 1991, we have been Utah\u2019s choice for all things gutters and siding. Whether your job is simple and straightforward or demanding and complex, you can trust our skilled professionals to get it done right!\r\n\r\nWe service Salt Lake, Davis, Utah, Weber, and Summit counties. Contact M & M Gutters & Exterior<\/a>s today for your siding or gutter needs.","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[53,17],"tags":[28],"class_list":["post-1802","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general-maintenance","category-siding","tag-siding-and-gutters"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/avalaunchsites.com\/mandmgutters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1802","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/avalaunchsites.com\/mandmgutters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/avalaunchsites.com\/mandmgutters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/avalaunchsites.com\/mandmgutters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/avalaunchsites.com\/mandmgutters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1802"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/avalaunchsites.com\/mandmgutters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1802\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/avalaunchsites.com\/mandmgutters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8252"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/avalaunchsites.com\/mandmgutters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1802"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/avalaunchsites.com\/mandmgutters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1802"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/avalaunchsites.com\/mandmgutters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1802"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}