It’s that time a year again that you’ll need to keep up with
regular cleaning and maintenance of your home’s gutters. Gutter cleaning can be not only time
consuming for the homeowner, but also dangerous.
Cleaning your gutters is a necessary job, as overtime, an excessive
amount of dirt and debris can put too much strain on your gutter system and
cause them to not function the way they are designed too. Gutters are designed to control the water
that gathers around your home. If your
gutters don’t function properly, the water buildup can eventually lead to much
more expensive home repairs, such as moisture damage to the wood siding of your
home, leaks, cracked wall foundations, mold and washed out landscaping.
You know it’s time to clean your gutters when you have
significant leaves, twigs, dirt or debris in your gutters. Overtime, this buildup can weigh down your
gutter fasteners and eventually they will come loose from your house. Another expensive home repair!
If you want to do the gutter cleaning yourself, you will
need a ladder, gloves and a hose. As I
mentioned earlier, cleaning gutters can be dangerous, especially if you are
afraid of heights and not too comfortable on a tall ladder. You also need to watch out for power lines as
well. I recommend working from the
ladder as the roof may not be all that stable to walk on.
If you find any loose gutter sections along the way, make sure to tighten them up as
you go along.
Once the gutters are completely cleared of any debris,
consider installing Gutter Guards to keep leaves and other debris from building
up.
If you don’t want to take on the task yourself, consider
hiring someone to do your gutter cleaning for you or you can give Steve’s Handyman Service a call. You can
schedule this exterior home repair or other home maintenance projects by
calling me today.
