Spring Gutter Cleaning

3/18/2020 (Permalink)

It is spring and that means it is time to inspect your gutters. When gutters begin to become clogged, excessive weight can cause gutter fasteners to pull away from your house. The primary goal of a gutter is to properly direct the water that falls on your roof away from your home. Clogged gutters can lead to basement leaks, cracked wall foundations, moisture damage to your home’s siding and roof, as well as other problems. If that isn’t enough of a reason to keep them clean, clogged gutters also make a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. If your gutters are simply full of debris, it is easy to manually clear them. All you will need is gloves, a ladder, a hose, and time. Be sure to use a safe and sturdy ladder.

If regularly cleaning your gutters is a chore that you want to avoid, you can always invest in gutter guards. This will prevent leaves and sticks from jamming up downspouts and can save you time and money in the long run.