Do My Gutters Need to Be Cleaned?
Many homeowners may wonder how necessary it actually is to clean their Gutters. Debris will clog your gutters and prevent water from passing. This backed up water can cause major damage to your roof above or your home below. Instead of being directed away from your house, water may begin to overflow onto your yard, foundation or into a window well, causing flooding and damage.
In the winter, icicles may form in these places and become a dangerous hazard to people or objects below. Also, if water is allowed to freeze and weigh down your gutters, over time the nails may work their way out of the fascia (the board between the gutters and the house). The gutters may become loose or even fall under the weight of the ice.
If the gutters or downspouts are clogged, the gutters ice up faster. Ice will start building up on the roof a lot sooner, potentially causing ice dams resulting in expensive repairs.
Cleaning your gutters regularly will make each cleaning a simple, easy job and prevent much more expensive and frustrating gutter problems.
When Do My Gutters Need to Be Cleaned?
Many people will agree that gutter maintenance is important, but they may not know when their gutters truly need to be cleaned. The typical times that gutters need to be cleaned are throughout the autumn season, when leaves fall from the trees, and in late spring or early summer when seeds, blossoms, fruit, etc. may fall from the trees. However, if you are seeing any signs of gutter problems, clean your gutters right away.
Safely Accessing Your Gutters
Before you begin the process of cleaning out your gutters, keep in mind that, typically, gutters are not very strong and they will not withstand your weight or aggressive cleaning tools. If gutters are treated as house pipes, problems will arise. Instead, be sure to keep your weight off of the gutters, and be as gentle as possible throughout the cleaning process.
A step ladder is easier and safer to use when cleaning gutters. Your gutters simply cannot support the weight of a person on a ladder. If your gutter fasteners are more than 2 feet apart, a ladder will put pressure on the material and dent the gutter. Be sure that your step ladder is on stable ground and don't step above the second rung from the top. Also, regardless of the ladder you use, be aware of power lines and avoid them throughout the gutter cleaning process.
Gutter Cleaning Tools
Bring a bucket up the ladder and place it on your roof or hang it from your ladder. This bucket will eliminate a mess on the ground below. Also, grab a pair of waterproof gloves. You can also wear latex gloves under normal work gloves as an improvisation.
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3207 Skylane Dr Suite 110, Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 820-5950
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