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GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Gutters should be inspected twice a year- once in the spring and once in the fall. At this time, clean all leaves and other debris from gutters and spouts. Use your hand or a gutter scoop to remove the larger debris and the garden hose to wash down the smaller particles. If the down spouts are clogged, a garden hose turned on full force can be pushed down to blow out the clog. Use a plumbing snake to remove stubborn clogs. Down spout strainers will help prevent down spout clogging and can be installed once the system is clean. Wipe down the outside of the gutters with a soft cloth, and a little soap and water. Check tightness of spikes and hangers and secure or replace loose fasteners. To check proper pitch of your gutters run a small amount of water at the end opposite the down spout and check for puddling. Raise the low spots slightly where the water settles. Please note: due to house settling some puddling may be unavoidable. To check seams and corners for leaks again run more water at the end opposite the down spouts and watch for dripping from the corners and seams. If a leak occurs, use a wire wheel on the end of a drill to remove the old sealant and to buff the top layer of metal around the joint. Tighten existing screws or rivets and add more if necessary then seal with 100% silicone sealer. It is necessary to spread the sealer with your finger to remove all air bubbles. If you are having trouble getting sealant to stick try just a small amount first and rub it with your finger on the trouble area until you get a light film to stick. Then apply the sealant heavily about an 1/8 of an inch thick. It is necessary to apply it this thick to allow the sealant to stretch when the gutter expands and contracts. The sealant will shrink down some once it cures.

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Should the outside of your rain gutters need cleaning,
Alcoa Building Products recommends the following:
Moderate atmospheric dirt -- An occasional washing with clear water using
a garden hose and a soft bristled brush is recommended
(a long handled car washing brush is ideal for this purpose).

Heavy atmospheric dirt -- Wash in the manner indicated above,
but use the following solution:
a) 1/3 cup detergent (Tide for example)                   
b) 2/3 cup trisodium phosphate (Soilax for example)
c) 1 gallon water                                                     

Caution:  Always avoid using abrasive type cleaners and strong solvents. To minimize streaking, always clean from the bottom to the top and follow with a rinsing of clear water.  Excessive scrubbing is unnecessary and can be harmful to the products, causing undesirable glossy areas over the finish.

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