It’s that time of year again—time to make sure the gutters are clear of needles, pine cones, leaves, and other debris. Like most people, maybe you dread meeting this tedious, sometimes nasty, obligation of homeownership. Well, it doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, here are some of the best, easiest ways to ensure that you have clean gutters.
Why You Need to Have Clean Gutters
You know you should do gutter cleaning at least twice every year, but do you know why? Gutters serve an important purpose for your home. Without gutters, water runs off the roof of your house and lands on the ground around your house. The problem occurs when you have water sitting at the base of your foundation, potentially causing water or moisture damage to it. That could mean thousands of dollars in repairs for you as the homeowner. Gutters prevent all this by directing the water down the spout and away from your house. You need to clean out your gutter twice a year to ensure that they can function properly.
Buy the Proper Tools
If you decide to clean the gutters out yourself, it doesn’t mean that you have to handle the nasty gunk that gets in your gutters with your hands. There are special tools available, including gutter scoops, hose extensions that blast debris and grime, Shop Vac attachments, leaf blower extensions, and more. You can cut down the time it takes to clean your gutters with the right tools.
Hire Someone to Clean Them for You
With all the tasks that need to be done around the house, do you really have time to clean out the gutters yourself? Instead, you can hire someone else to get the job done. You can either hire some neighborhood kid who’s looking to make some extra cash or a service company that will likely be more efficient
Purchase Gutter Protection
You can avoid the need to clean your gutters at all by purchasing gutter protection. Gutter guards, also called leaf guards, keep debris out of your gutters, ensuring that they only collect and divert water where you want it to go—away from your foundation. Although inferior quality products, such as mesh material, plastic, or aluminum guards, are available, your best bet is to go with the quality of materials that will last in the long term, like stamped steel mesh gutter covers of the Leaf Guard Gutter Protection System. With the right gutter guards, you can avoid even needing to clean your gutters twice a year.
You take care of your home because it matters to you. Keeping your gutter clean helps you do just that. But you don’t have to work extra hard to make it happen. By choosing the right method of keeping your gutters clean, you can enjoy your safe and dry house for many years to come.
About the Author
Platinum Gutters is a service company that specializes in installing, repairing, and replacing gutters. It is a locally owned and operated company by two longstanding DFW residents, Karl and Marjorie Pickens. Platinum Gutters offers many different options for leaf guards, including the Leaf Guard gutter Protection System. To contact them, you can call (817) 697-2399 or click here.