8 Things To Do To Prepare Your Home’s Exterior For Fall

Repair Gutters and Downspouts

Gutters can’t do their job if they aren’t properly installed. Fix them now, before water damages the roof, fascia boards or your home’s foundation.

If gutters are sagging, install gutter brackets to secure them at the proper angle — at least 1/4-inch of slope for every 10 feet of gutter. Then run water through them with a hose, looking for clogs and leaks. To repair leaking end caps, clean them thoroughly and apply a gutter seal product like Flex Seal Brite Liquid Rubber Sealant Coating.

Check your downspouts, too. Connections should be secure and water should drain away from the house. If necessary, install gutter extensions.