Helpful Tips To Help Keep Gutters Flowing During the Fall Season
Clogged gutters aren’t typically thought of as plumbing problems, but the successful draining of water away from a home is in everyone’s best interest. While a plumber wouldn’t usually be called to clean gutters, the damage that clogged gutters can do is similar to what can happen when plumbing systems fail. Water can back up and flood into walls and ceilings or even sit up against a home’s foundation and cause damage.
By following these simple plumbing tips from local plumbing contractors, homeowners can avoid the costly damage that clogged gutters can cause.
Professional Gutter Cleaning
Many homeowners may be tempted to clean their gutters themselves, at least until they try it. Cleaning gutters often involves hanging from ladders and walking along roof edges with a water hose or leaf blower. This simple task can be frightening and dangerous for a homeowner to try and tackle. Then, they will still have to deal with discarding all of the debris that comes out of the gutters. This task is risky and can easily eat up a whole day of a precious weekend.
Because of the risks and special tools involved, many homeowners opt to hire professional gutter cleaners. Professional gutter cleaning services can handle this job far quicker and more thoroughly than a typical homeowner. Not only are professionals better equipped, but they can also perform the job safer. Professionals can also make repairs or point out trouble spots that may cause trouble later on.
Tree Trimming To Reduce Debris During the Windy Months
One of the best tips to prevent clogged gutters and keep a property safe is to have trees trimmed. The main cause of clogged gutters are leaves, twigs, and nuts that fall onto a roof and fall into the gutters. Having a landscaper trim limbs away from the home will prevent debris from filling in gutters.
An added bonus of having trees trimmed is that they will look better and probably be healthier than before. Keeping trees away from the house will also prevent root damage to foundations, driveways, sidewalks, and plumbing.
Installing Gutter Guards
Every homeowner knows, cleaning gutters isn’t a fun job. A typical DIYer will spend at least a weekend per season cleaning gutters. Sometimes more than that. Even if a homeowner hires a professional gutter cleaning company, the bills can add up. One of the best things a homeowner can do to prevent gutter clogs is to install gutter guards.
Gutter guards come in all shapes and sizes to accommodate any form of guttering. Most can be installed by amateurs or professionals with minimal or no tools. Different styles may work differently, but the principle is the same. Gutter guards keep foreign material out and allow water to flow away from the home. Installing them can save time and money by preventing the need for cleaning gutters.
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