Gutter Cleaning

The gutter of your home is important for the sustenance of your roof. If not properly maintained, several problems could arise such as clogging, flooding, or leaking, each of which could adversely affect other exterior structures. When the gutters are not cleaned properly or regularly, they could become blocked due to leaves or tree debris. Clogged gutters mean water would not flow as it should. This leads to stagnant water which breeds all sorts of insects and mold. Flooding is another common issue associated with a lack of proper gutter cleaning. Hiring professional services like Rain Gutter And Siding Experts, to take care of your gutter cleaning, saves you a lot of time, energy, and cost in the long run.

 

When Should I Clean My Gutters?

Prevention is certainly better than costly repairs when it pertains to your rain gutters. Knowing when to clean your gutters is as important as cleaning. Generally, it is advisable to clean your gutters and downspouts at least 4 times a year, but there are specific seasons that require you to pay more attention to your gutters, than others. They are:

• Spring: Early spring just before the rains come, is an appropriate time for gutter cleaning. This ensures that your gutters and downspouts are prepared and ready to receive the rain waters when they come.
• Fall: This is the period where you have a lot of leaves fall from trees and could easily accumulate on your roof and clog your gutters. Cleaning your gutters at the end of the fall season is quite productive as you would be able to get rid of all the leaves that have clogged your gutters. It is also the best time to prepare your gutters for the winter and snowfall that's coming.

 

Other Factors That Affect Gutter Cleaning 

Aside from the weather conditions, they are other factors that could influence how often you need to clean your gutters. They include:

• Roof shape, type, and size: Large-sized or complex roof shapes would require you to clean your gutters more frequently.
• The number of trees in your surrounding: If your property is surrounded by trees, then you'll need to clean it more often because of the tree debris that could get stuck in your gutter.
• Location of your property: Residential areas are often more surrounded by trees than commercial areas and this provides more debris for your gutter to get clogged up with.

 

DIY Vs Professional Gutter Cleaning Services

Homeowners often think that they can easily clean their gutters themselves but this isn't always the case. For one, you need certain tools to clean your gutters such as ladders, hand gloves, trowel, stabilizer, and others. If you are not familiar with using any of this equipment, especially the ladder, it is best you leave the job for professionals. Hiring professional services like Rain Gutter and Siding Experts, gives you the assurance of getting a job well done. Plus, an expert eye could identify problems with your gutter that you may overlook.