Written by Let It Flow Exteriors in Edmonton
Eavestroughs are an important part of your home’s exterior. Not only do they contribute to the cosmetics, they greatly contribute to the protection of your home as well. In order to allow this to happen, you should regularly inspect and clean your gutters at least twice a year.
At Let It Flow Exteriors we offer gutter cleaning, repair, replacement, and various other exterior services in Edmonton, Parkland County, St.Albert, and surrounding areas.
What do Gutters Do?
Gutters are one of your homes for lines of defense against water damage. Their purpose is to catch the water running off of your roof and reroute it away from your home’s foundation via downspouts. They provide protection year-round, yes even in winter they help direct melting snow. To ensure that they are flowing properly it is important to make sure they are properly maintained year-round.
Maintaining Your Gutters
In order to keep your Eavestroughs in good working condition, you must keep them maintained. The easiest and most simple way to do this is to ensure you have your gutters cleaned out at least twice a year if your house is in an area surrounded by trees. This helps prevent the build-up of debris which can cause many problems such as clogged and damage to the eavestroughs themselves. Ensuring that your gutters are clear of any foreign objects allows them to do the job they were made for, rerouting water away from your house. Learn more about gutter maintenance in Edmonton.
Stay Safe, Call a Professional
Cleaning your gutters can be a difficult task. Firstly, if you’re not familiar with how to set up your ladder in a safe, proper manner then you can potentially cause damage to your eavestrough, siding, or windows, each a costly repair. This can be done by resting it against it, losing control due to a strong wind, or simply resting it on uneven ground. Secondly,= when attempting to clean your gutters you run the risk of hurting yourself. This can be a result of falling due to overreaching, or simply an uneven ladder. Leave the dirty work to the trained professionals, contact us Let It Flow Exteriors, call 780-932-3810, or email us at letitflowexteriors@gmail.ca to get in touch and find out more.
