Russell Remodeling in Pittsburgh Takes the Guesswork Out Of Gutter Repair

Online, June 4, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Knowing when to fix gutters in Pittsburgh is half the battle when it comes to repairing downspouts and gutters, and one good, honest contractor in Pittsburgh, Dave Russell of Russell Remodeling, has been fighting that battle - and winning - for a number of years now.

For more than 20 years, Russell Remodeling has been offering quality and experience to each and every job that he takes on. Whether it is fixing gutters in Pittsburgh or a complete home renovation, Russell Remodeling provides superior work at an affordable price.

If a homeowner notices that when it rains in Pittsburgh that water is running over the edge of their gutters rather than down through the downspout or that the ground around their gutters is soaked, then they definitely have a problem with their gutters and/or downspouts and they need a quick fix for their Pittsburgh gutters.

Most people decide to fix gutters in Pittsburgh themselves or hire a professional, rather than put out the money for a complete replacement. In most cases, there are a few easy fixes for gutters with a relatively inexpensive cost, so the homeowner's money can be spent elsewhere.

The first step, whether they decide to fix gutters in Pittsburgh themselves or hire someone, is to assess the problem. Do a quick inspection of the gutters and look for broken rivets connecting the gutter sections, check for any separation in the gutters and sections, and inspect the attachment location between the gutter and the home.

Homeowners will also want to check their gutter guards. (Don't have gutter guards? Perhaps that is something they should look into!) Gutter guards should keep debris and leaves from clogging the gutters and overtime may save the homeowner some money and unnecessary repairs.

Experts will often tell homeowners that the best way to avoid having to replace their gutters and/or downspouts is constant upkeep of their current or existing gutters and downspouts. Homeowners can learn on their own how to do general maintenance of their gutters or hire someone to maintain the gutters for them.

Most experts suggest cleaning gutters at least twice a year as part of a general maintenance routine. The first time is in the fall after all of the leaves have fallen from the trees, and the second time is in early spring to remove any debris that may have built up over the winter season. After the debris has been removed from the gutters, the homeowner should rinse out the remaining debris out of the gutter and into the downspout using a garden hose. This technique also ensures that the downspout does not have any clogging issues. While gutter guards are more beneficial than they are harmful to the gutter system, experts say that the homeowner will still need to clean out the gutters and check for routine problems at least twice a year.

Cleaning gutters, preventing clogs, repairing corrosion, removing blockages, sealing joints that are leaking, and supporting gutters that have begun to sag are all things that are beneficial to learn or to have a professional look into.

Whether the homeowner decides to take on the project on their own or if they hire someone to fix gutters in Pittsburgh, they will be doing their home and ultimately their wallet a huge favor to avoid the potential problems with their gutters before they begin.

Those homeowners living in Westmoreland County in Pennsylvania, as well as in the surrounding counties, will benefit from the services that Russell Remodeling has to offer when it comes to fixing gutters in Pittsburgh, along with a host of many other home renovation issues.

To learn more about or to contact Dave Russell at Russell Remodeling, please visit www.russsellremodeling.net .