
Gutter cleaning is not a chore everyone prefers but is quite necessary to do frequently. Most homeowners only get their gutters cleaned during the winter. It is understandable since you cannot see them all the time, and you may forget about their existence entirely until it starts to pour and you find a pool of water in front of your house. However, homes around trees especially need to get their gutters cleaned frequently to avoid the fallen leaves and collected waste from clogging your drains and overflowing the gutter.
Let us discuss why and how often you need to get your gutters cleaned.
Why Should You Get Your Gutters Cleaned?
If they are clogged, the rainwater can collect and cause water damage to your walls and, ultimately, the foundation of the house. Collected water can also lead to mould formation, which can cause several respiratory issues in you and your family.
How Frequently Should You Get Your Gutters Cleaned?
Getting your gutters cleaned at least six times every year is very crucial. Three of these cleanings should be during the autumn season. Here are some factors to consider-
#1- Your location: Houses in areas that are prone to natural events need to get their gutters cleaned more frequently. However, different locations offer different situations. Determine when the chances of leaves falling are more in your area and get your gutter cleaned both before and after that time.
#2- Season: The season is the primary factor in determining when you should get your gutters cleaned. Here is your gutter cleaning schedule based on seasons-
End of winter: Most areas experience rainfall in winter, which makes it necessary for you to clean your gutters. However, even if your location does not get much rain or winds, you should still get your gutters cleaned. As the ice melts at the end of the winter, leftover leaves, branches, and debris may clog your gutters. You should also reinforce your gutters at this time.
Spring: Spring season is the most beautiful time, but it can also mean tragedy for your gutters. You can easily see wayfaring leaves, pollen, and other things floating in the air. They can end up in your channels and clog them.
Summer: If your location experiences summer thunderstorms, you may want to remove leaves and other things that fall onto your roof and gutters as the violent winds slash them from the trees.
Fall: Trees shed leaves during the fall season, and they may easily end up in your gutters, clogging them. This is why you should clean your gutters at least thrice in the fall season itself to avoid any trouble.
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