Our Tips for Gutter Maintenance (Part 1)
Although Borders Gutter Maintenance provides all of the services you will need to maintain your guttering system, we are happy to provide tips for the DIY enthusiast to ensure that your gutters are maintained both effectively and safely! This is the first in a series of posts aimed at the DIY gutter maintainer.
We recognise that proper maintenance and cleaning of your property’s gutters is essential to keeping your roof and building in good condition. Proper gutter maintenance helps protect the investment of both your gutters, your roof and your home.
GUTTER MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
As we approach Winter, the final leaves will be falling off of the trees. Have your gutters become clogged with all of the down fall from Autumn beauty? A gutter cleaning and inspection will add to the stability and the longevity of your home through the winter season.
Clogged gutters or downpipes could lead to the demise of your roof over the course of a season. Borders Gutter Maintenance suggests you take a look at the condition of your gutters in order to ensure the integrity of your roof.
Clean gutters and downpipes will give you the ease of mind, knowing that rain, melting ice and snow won’t stay on your roof and cause damage. If you are concerned about getting on and off of a ladder safely and performing the work to make sure your gutters are free and clear of debris that could trap water and ice on your roof, then call in a gutter maintenance company (e.g. us!) and have the job taken care of easily, efficiently and without any hassles on your end. A professional gutter cleaning can save your roof without breaking your bank.
DOING IT ON YOUR OWN
Gutter clearing can be tedious and messy. It involves leaning and reaching while on ladders and your safety could be at risk if you aren’t familiar with working on a ladder. You may have to get a hose up the ladder and spray out the caked in leaves and other debris that has accumulated over the year. Even after you have successfully navigated the ladder, sprayed out the gutter, and unclogged the downpipes you are going to be left with a mess on the ground.
While there are a few tricks and tips you can employ to make the job easier, the fact is, residential home and commercial business owners would really rather pass the buck on this seasonal roofing maintenance task. Treat yourself to a professional gutter cleaning this season and get an update from a professional on the true condition of your gutter system and its adjoining roofing structures.
A detailed clearing and assessment of your gutters could help mitigate future damage to your roof. If your professional gutter cleaning service indicates that you may need roof repairs due to issues caused by your gutter system then Borders Gutter Maintenance will be happy to provide a professional assessment and an estimate for a few simple and easy roof repairs that could help save your roof and improve its overall lifespan down the road.
BENEFITS OF PROFESSIONAL GUTTER MAINTENANCE
While you may be confident that you can take on the job easily yourself, you may want to reconsider. Having your gutters cleaned correctly will leave you with a sense of ease as you hear the thaw of a heavy rain or snow running into your downpipes and away from the important structures and features of your roof that provide integrity and soundness. Gutters can be subject to damage that can go unnoticed by most home owners.
While you may be able to clean the gutters of debris on your own, you may want to have a more professional and thorough cleaning every few years so that your entire gutter system and any adjoining roofing structures can be thoroughly inspected. Years of experience and expertise can pinpoint problem areas accurately. A professional gutter maintenance service could find a few key areas that need a little extra attention.
GUTTER REPAIRS
Gutter cleaning experts can generally make small repairs such as nailing gutters to wood, sealing any gaps and reattaching any loose downpipes. We, however, are a complete installation, repair and maintenance company who can diagnose and repair almost all guttering system problems. A Borders Gutter Maintenance professional can determine if you have damage that needs immediate attention and/or a larger repair scope. One of our gutter maintenance professionals can examine your gutters and fascias for potential water damage and a detailed report can be provided at the end of the inspection so you know the true condition of your system before it fails.
NEXT: Part 2 - Quick and Easy Tips for DIY Gutter Maintenance
