A crucial aspect of house maintenance and improvement is monitoring the condition of your roof and gutters. Regular checks, gutter maintenance, and repairs will guarantee that your home is weatherproof on the outside while also shielding the interior from potential harm.

Despite being out of sight, gutters should never be forgotten. Read our helpful guide to learn more.

What is gutter cleaning/maintaining?

Roofs and gutters are not intended to hold water in place for extended periods of time.

Debris buildup in the gutters can inhibit effective rainwater drainage and, over time, result in clogged gutters which can lead to costly and avoidable property damage.

To allow the free flow of water into the downspout, gutter cleaning is the act of eliminating debris that accumulates within the gutters. Use a strong suction for wet and dry gutter cleaning.

What are the reasons of gutter blockage?

A combination of falling material including leaves, twigs, moss, tile silt, and unwanted plants causes blockages. Plants? Gutter gardens are far more widespread than you might realize.

Over time, moss and leaves will decompose into a rich peat that will serve as a welcome compost for spores and seeds that are carried in the air. Before you realise it, your down pipe is blocked with deeply rooted weeds due to the ideal growing conditions of plenty of moisture and brief periods of sunshine.

Oh yes, and don’t forget to take into account the roof moss. As if dealing with high level weeding wasn’t stressful enough.

Does block gutters cause any damage to the house?

The answer to this is a big YES! The purpose of roof gutters is to maintain the flow of water and not to store it for the next season. Trapped rainwater acts like a rich soup for grass and seeds and before you know it, your gutter might have celebrated its own funeral.

Rainwater can cause increasing mold spores to grow on interior walls, insulation, windows, and ceilings. In severe circumstances, property foundations may be jeopardized when trapped water that ought to be draining begins to collect around the structure.

Whether they are made of old-style cast iron, pressed steel box gutters, or plastic (PVC), gutters must be kept clear of debris to function properly.

How will you know if your gutter needs maintenance?

Well, with visible obstructions, you’ll notice tell-tale plant growth peeking over the top of your gutters, and during showers, rainfall overflowing the gutter edges is a sure-fire sign of an overhead problem. Other items to check for include leaks, sagging, or an accumulation of algae in any joints or along the building’s side. The next time you are out and about, make an effort to look both up and down as well as down at your driveway.

Additionally, those bothersome moss crumbs that land on the driveway and patio are also falling into the gutters.

Gutter cleaning experts will use a high access inspection camera mounted on a telescoping pole for inspections conducted without a ladder.

We recommend to get a proper check once in a while if your roof gutters need any maintenance. If they do, make sure you get them done at that time. Also, you can call us now for a free roofing inspection.