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Cleaning your gutters regularly is important. Maintaining your gutters, downpipes, and drains and keeping them free of debris and obstructions will help them work efficiently and keep rain water from entering your home and causing serious damage.
Regular gutter cleaning will prevent this from happening. It can also protect your foundation from water damage by keeping water away. It can also protect the walls of your property from unsightly rainwater stains. Your home could be damaged if debris from the rain erodes the siding.
Gutter cleaning can seem to be able to be done by anyone with basic DIY skills. But apart from being time-consuming, it can also be scary for people who are afraid to climb ladders. If you don’t have the right tools or skills to do it safely, you might end up in a dangerous situation. It is worth contacting a local gutter cleaning company that has the knowledge and training to make sure your rain gutters work properly and in the most efficient manner. A professional gutter cleaner can save you money over the long-term.
To ensure that your gutters are clean and clear, it is a good idea to hire a professional at least twice a year. If you live in an area that is prone to leaves and other debris, more cleanings might be required.
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The Importance Of Gutter Cleaning
Clean gutters are not only essential for curb appeal but are also a requirement for any property maintenance strategy. Having clear gutters is more important than tree trimming or lawn care because blocked gutters can severely damage your home and roof.
If you don’t clean your gutters regularly, then they can become blocked by branches, leaves, tree saplings, and other debris. If your gutters get blocked, water may not flow freely through them. Your roof will become wetter and water will start to seep into your home. This can lead to costly repairs and devastating damage.
In addition to damaging your property clogged gutters can also be a breeding ground for bees, wasps, hornets, mosquitoes and insects. They use them for their nests and to hunt other insects.
A beehive could weigh down your gutters and cause damage to your roof. Apart from stinging bees can also cause structural damage to your property. This could lead to a flood inside your home, which if the water accumulates in your basement or foundations can cause serious mold and mildew problems.
The leaves and other debris also creates a favorable environment for termites, rodents and carpenter ants.
The accumulation of stagnant rainwater is another problem that can be caused by blocked gutters. Standing stagnant water attracts mosquitoes as they like to breed in it. You should seek help from a professional gutter cleaner if you wish to eradicate these pests.
Gutter Cleaners Frequently Asked Questions
How often should the gutters be cleaned on a house?
As a minimum, you should check your gutters twice a year - once after autumn and once after spring. If the weather is particularly bad throughout the year, you should check on them three or four times – just in case there's more debris than normal.
What happens if you don't clean gutter?
When you don't clean your gutters, the downspout can get clogged from leaves, debris, or any matter that can wind up there. This blockage then leaves standing water to collect and eventually overflow. Left unattended to, the leaves that clog up your gutter can begin to decompose and eventually rot.
What should gutter cleaning include?
Gutter cleaning is the process of removing any debris, dirt, and leaves from your gutters and downspouts that clog your gutter system and stop rainwater from flowing freely from the roof to the ground. Professionals may scoop the debris by hand or by machine.
Do gutter guards work?
The short answer is yes, gutter guards work. While they can't guarantee that you'll never have clogged gutters again, they can significantly reduce the number of times you need to clean your gutters and lower the risk of damage to your home and property due to clogged gutters and sitting water.
How hard is it to clean your own gutters?
It can be easy to put off cleaning gutters, but it's a necessary job that isn't difficult and will keep them working properly. Rain gutters get clogged with leaves and other debris over time, so it's best to clean them regularly to avoid more difficult work later. The good news is, it's not hard to clean gutters.