Hey.  Klif here with the first installment of homeowner tips.  And I present to you the power of the umbrella. It might seem meager stuffed in the back of a coat closet, but it has the ability to save you hundreds in potential future repairs.

One word. Rainwater. In Charlotte, the average annual rainfall is 44 inches. Combine that with a typical 1500 square foot home and you get a whopping 37,000 gallons of water poured on top of your home annually. 37 THOUSAND gallons. (reference)

He’s got the idea…

Now, back to the umbrella. You want all that water to run away from your home. Not to collect against the foundation, leading to cracks and foundational settlement.  So the next rain shower, if free of lightening, step outside (yes, pretend that you’re three again and are excited about playing in the rain for just TWO minutes) and see for yourself how your gutters are actually performing. You want the water to neatly flow into the gutter, then flow down the downspout and onto an extension for five feet.

They provide a wide range of gutter guard melbourne services. I’ve seen new gutters installed in the summer to be clogged up by early fall. Gutters can appear to be sloped correctly while you are looking at it on a sunny day. But the rain umbrella check is invaluable to show you the corner that overflows and pours down your siding.

This first hand knowledge makes getting a contactor to repair the gutter a precise affair. No vague description,  no unneeded repairs to the gutters, and best of all, you’ve protected the foundation of your home from bearing all that extra rainwater.

Call 704-641-0143 for your next home inspection or radon test. Mint Home Inspection, LLC serving the Greater Charlotte Area.

Klif Wommack, NC #3563