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Friday, May 15, 2015

Tips For Cleaning Your Gutters In Spring

Phil's Main Roofing 
26 Fitch Street, Norwalk CT
(203) 838-4545
www.philsmainroofing.com

How to clean your gutters to protect your roof

When you think of your roof, what comes to mind first? Shingles? Flashing? Ventilation? Though these are all vital components of a roofing system, there is one other that many often overlook - that's your gutters. While your gutters and your roof are technically two separate systems that contribute to the design of a home, they are highly connected in several ways. Let's look at one specific example:

Clogged gutters are one of the most common causes of roof leaks. Since your gutters are meant to help water travel away from the roof, when they are clogged the water has nowhere to go and therefore, it tends to back up on the roof itself. From there, it becomes much easier for water to seep through cracks, even when they are relatively minor.

Since clogged gutters can be a source of damage when it comes to your roof, we encourage you to dedicate some time this spring to cleaning them out! Here are a few simple tips to help you before you get started:
  • Wear protective clothing like rubber gloves to keep yourself safe. Although there probably isn't too much lurking in your gutter system, there could be sharp debris that you certainly don't want interfering with your skin.
  • Check that your ladder is on sturdy ground before beginning the trek up towards your roof. And even when you are completely confident that all is well, check again and have a buddy stand at the foot of the ladder in case of an emergency.
  • Rather than dump all of your mess onto your lawn, bring a bucket or a bag up that can easily be reached up. This way, you can place all of the debris in one place and make the cleanup process easier.
  • After you've cleared away all of the debris, go back down and grab your garden hose to give your gutters a final cleaning. This will help you ensure that you haven't missed any spots and will confirm that water can flow freely through your system.
As one of Connecticut's leading roofing contractors, we understand how essential it is to have a functioning gutter system working alongside your roof. Did you know that we also provide gutter and downspout services for this very reason? For more information about how we can help your property have a successful spring, please visit us on our website or give us call at (203) 838-4545 today.

3 comments:

  1. I'm scared of heights, so I know I'll make sure my ladder is sturdy before climbing it! I'll remember to bring a bag for the debris, though. That would help to avoid further cleanup by throwing it on the ground. I've been meaning to clean my gutters before it gets too cold, so I'll keep your advice in mind when I tackle it this week. Thank you for sharing your tips on it :) www.ozwideguttercleaning.com.au

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  3. This is really useful information for consumers. We are a professional gutter cleaning service in wixom, michigan and we adhere to some of these same standards. Plus, some more tips we've gathered along the way!

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