Anyone can start here · Almeria Middle School, 7723 Almeria Ave, Fontana, CA 92336
Clear the gym and cafeteria building gutters, Almeria Middle School, Fontana (2026-07-17)
Leaf litter and pine needles have choked the gutters over the gym/cafeteria building, so downspouts dump against the building's foundation every real Inland Empire storm. Standard: Existing-home envelope + drainage maintenance (gutter/downspout clearing, weep-screed and foundation-vent clearance, minor exterior envelope-crack sealing, dryer-vent lint clearance) — the entry-rung DIY-safe maintenance that keeps a home dry, pest-excluded and ready for the LBC Energy/Water petal work above it. DOE Weatherization Assistance Program envelope-maintenance practice + CPSC dryer-vent fire-safety guidance. SDG 11.1 (adequate, safe housing). Proof: before/after photo pairs per gutter run + downspout water-flow test + GPS Method (Existing-home envelope + drainage maintenance (gutter/downspout clearing, weep-screed and foundation-vent clearance, minor exterior envelope-crack sealing, dryer-vent lint clearance) — the entry-rung DIY-safe maintenance that keeps a home dry, pest-excluded and ready for the LBC Energy/Water petal work above it. DOE Weatherization Assistance Program envelope-maintenance practice + CPSC dryer-vent fire-safety guidance. SDG 11.1 (adequate, safe housing). assess->clear/patch->verify, ~30-120 min): 1. ASSESS: photograph each gutter run, downspout outlet, foundation weep screed/vent, exterior crack, and dryer-vent termination as found (debris, growth, buried screed, crack width, lint buildup). 2. Clear gutters and downspouts by hand or scoop, working from a stable ladder or ground-level tool; flush each downspout with water and redirect any outlet that discharges against the foundation to daylight at least 3 ft away. 3. Clear vegetation, mulch and debris from weep screeds and foundation vents so the wall assembly can drain and breathe; clean and prep any minor exterior envelope crack (non-structural, hairline to 1/4 in) and seal it with an exterior-grade sealant matched to the substrate. 4. Clear the dryer-vent duct run with a flexible brush kit from both the machine end and the exterior termination, and vacuum out the accumulated lint. 5. VERIFY: photograph each item from the matching before-vantage, pour a test cup of water down each cleared downspout to confirm flow, and confirm the dryer-vent damper opens and closes freely. Equipment: ladder rated for gutter-line access (or a ground-level gutter-cleaning wand) + gloves, garden hose or gutter scoop + bucket for downspout flush, exterior-grade caulk/sealant + putty knife for minor envelope-crack sealing, flexible dryer-vent brush kit + shop vacuum for lint clearance, camera + GPS + tape measure Done when: Before/after photo pairs for every gutter run, weep screed/vent, crack and vent termination worked; Downspout water-flow test showing clear discharge routed away from the foundation; Dryer-vent damper opens/closes freely after clearing, with a lint-removal photo; No structural crack (wider than 1/4 in, stepped, or actively growing) sealed over — those route to a licensed inspector instead
How this work is done
A documented method, so this packet comes out the same whoever does it. Typically 30–120 minutes. Method of record: Existing-home envelope + drainage maintenance (gutter/downspout clearing, weep-screed and foundation-vent clearance, minor exterior envelope-crack sealing, dryer-vent lint clearance) — the entry-rung DIY-safe maintenance that keeps a home dry, pest-excluded and ready for the LBC Energy/Water petal work above it. DOE Weatherization Assistance Program envelope-maintenance practice + CPSC dryer-vent fire-safety guidance. SDG 11.1 (adequate, safe housing). assess->clear/patch->verify
Bring
- ladder rated for gutter-line access (or a ground-level gutter-cleaning wand) + gloves
- garden hose or gutter scoop + bucket for downspout flush
- exterior-grade caulk/sealant + putty knife for minor envelope-crack sealing
- flexible dryer-vent brush kit + shop vacuum for lint clearance
- camera + GPS + tape measure
Steps
- 1. ASSESS: photograph each gutter run, downspout outlet, foundation weep screed/vent, exterior crack, and dryer-vent termination as found (debris, growth, buried screed, crack width, lint buildup).
- 2. Clear gutters and downspouts by hand or scoop, working from a stable ladder or ground-level tool; flush each downspout with water and redirect any outlet that discharges against the foundation to daylight at least 3 ft away.
- 3. Clear vegetation, mulch and debris from weep screeds and foundation vents so the wall assembly can drain and breathe; clean and prep any minor exterior envelope crack (non-structural, hairline to 1/4 in) and seal it with an exterior-grade sealant matched to the substrate.
- 4. Clear the dryer-vent duct run with a flexible brush kit from both the machine end and the exterior termination, and vacuum out the accumulated lint.
- 5. VERIFY: photograph each item from the matching before-vantage, pour a test cup of water down each cleared downspout to confirm flow, and confirm the dryer-vent damper opens and closes freely.
If it does not match the plan
- Crack is wider than 1/4 in, stepped, or shows active movement -> STOP, do not seal, route to a licensed structural inspector.
- Gutter-line access requires a ladder above 2 stories or a steep/wet roof -> route to a licensed/insured gutter contractor instead of DIY.
- Weep screed or vent is buried under hardscape/grade that would require digging to expose -> document and route to a contractor rather than disturbing it.
What counts as done
- Before/after photo pairs for every gutter run, weep screed/vent, crack and vent termination worked
- Downspout water-flow test showing clear discharge routed away from the foundation
- Dryer-vent damper opens/closes freely after clearing, with a lint-removal photo
- No structural crack (wider than 1/4 in, stepped, or actively growing) sealed over — those route to a licensed inspector instead
Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.
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