When it comes to regular home maintenance, it’s easy to forget to clean your gutters. It’s important, though! A regular cleaning is crucial to your gutters doing their job. Failing to clean your home gutters can lead to big problems that you don’t want to deal with.
Gutters normally get clogged with leaves, old debris and even growing plants. When the gutter is full, rodents and other pesky insects like to make themselves at home.
When left uncared-for, you run the risk of a leaky roof – which, let’s be honest, no one wants to deal with. When the gutter is full of debris or water, it gets heavy. This can pose a threat to your roof. If the gutter puts too much weight on the shingles, it can cause serious damage to the exterior of your home, which will also create big problems.
Here are a couple of common questions asked by homeowners about gutter maintenance.
How often should they be cleaned?
Roofing professionals recommend to have your gutters cleaned in the spring and fall. Keep in mind, your gutters could need more maintenance check-ups than that, depending on where you live and how many trees are around your house. If there are lots of trees surrounding your home, you’re going to want to get the gutters cleaned and checked more often. It also wouldn’t hurt to check your gutters after a big storm. Leaves, branches and other kinds of debris could be stuck in there.
Should I do the job myself or hire someone?
Many people say it isn’t worth the hassle or potential danger to clean their gutters on their own. Hiring a professional to complete this task ensures the job will be done properly and efficiently. If you do choose to attempt doing this on your own, make sure to have a sturdy ladder and all the right equipment. One thing to remember – do not lean the ladder against the gutters. This can cause them to collapse.
Don’t think you want to tackle cleaning your own gutters? Contact Destin Roofing today to schedule an appointment.
