The gutters and downpipes on your roof serve an\u00a0important purpose\u00a0and need to be cleaned regularly to ensure they do their job efficiently.<\/p>\n
When it rains, water runs off your roof into the gutters and flows to the downpipes to be carried away from the house. Water pooling on your roof or in the gutters can cause rusting and leaking, and attract mosquitos.<\/p>\n
Over time, your gutters will get clogged up with leaves and other debris, and the water from your roof won\u2019t be able to flow into the downpipes. The gutters can overflow and result in water damage, blocked downpipes, and a dry leaf litter that creates a fire hazard.<\/p>\n
Regular cleaning is a simple job, but it\u2019s a job most people hate. The worst part is climbing up the ladder and removing the debris by hand. It\u2019s best to clean your gutters a couple of times a year, but if you have a lot of deciduous trees nearby, you might have to clean more often in autumn.<\/p>\n
Trimming back trees and bushes that are too close can prevent your gutters from becoming too clogged with leaves, and therefore clogging your downpipes. Be sure to place your ladder on sturdy ground, and have someone with you for safety reasons. Wear thick gloves and have something to put the gutter debris into, so you\u2019re not just throwing it on the ground.<\/p>\n
If your downpipes become blocked, or you have angled pipes, use a rod or piece of wire to push the blockage through if you can\u2019t reach it from your end.<\/p>\n
Never over-reach while you\u2019re on the ladder.\u00a0 Moving the ladder every few minutes seems like extra work, but it\u2019s the safest option.<\/p>\n
There are some tools on the market that can clean your gutters without you having to climb a ladder. Most of them consist of an extendable rod that either sprays water or air at high pressure. You\u2019ll still have the mess of leaves and debris to clean up, and since you can\u2019t see the state of the gutter from the ground, you won\u2019t know whether they\u2019re truly cleared or not. Hand cleaning using a ladder is still the best way, unless you call in\u00a0a professional\u00a0to clean your gutters.<\/p>\n
The best way to avoid having to clean your gutters and downpipes is to install\u00a0gutter guards. These are made of plastic or wire mesh and fit over your gutters, so nothing can blow in and clog them. They\u2019re extremely cost-effective, and they\u2019ll quickly pay for themselves by preventing damage to your gutters and home, saving you a lot of work.<\/p>\n
If you require help or advice on keeping your gutters and downpipes clean, or you need professional repairs, or gutter guards installed, call the experts at Air Roofing on 08 6166 0545, or\u00a0contact us online\u00a0and we\u2019ll be in touch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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