Perhaps, you regard your home as the most secured place on earth. It is a place of comfort where everyone in your family can relax and enjoy peace of mind. It would be a drastic experience if during unusual hours your home is subjected to any harm. Hence, home safety is a must at all times. Irrespective of the season, your home must be able to withstand any weather condition. It must be capable of firmly holding its ground and protect its inhabitants.
During rainy season, the gutters of the roof play a major role in keeping your home habitable. Strong and clean gutters are very important so that the rain water can flow through the gutter’s banks down to the drainage or any rainwater storage tank. You have to know that defective gutters can cause damage to the windows, walls, ceilings and doors.
Because of the importance of having good gutters, cleaning it has become a profitable business. For those who do not have the time to check on the conditions of their roofs and gutters, some home maintenance services are just a call away to answer the problems on clogged and damaged gutters. If you prefer to do the cleaning and some repairs by yourself, secure a sturdy ladder. However, if the gutter is too high and you are afraid of heights, then it is best to leave the cleaning to the experts.
People opt to go for DIY since it can save some amount of money when you clean your own gutters at home. Simply follow through the following 3 easy steps and you’ll have functioning gutters all throughout the year.
Step 1:
Get your ladder and take out rotten debris. Rotten debris in the gutters usually clogs in the drain outlet. It is advisable to start cleaning the drain outlet first. Take away all clogged debris. You would find rotten leaves that fell on the roof and carried down by rainwater down the drain.
Step 2:
Flush the gutters with a pressurized water hose. After removing the debris, flush the gutters using a pressurized water hose to blast out tiny debris and flush them down the drain. It is best to use a controlled pressurized water hose so that the water pressure can be adjusted by hand thereby preventing the walls from getting too wet and damaged.
Step 3:
Remove obstructions in the gutter and drain pipes and place leaf strainer. After blasting off the gutters and the drain pipes with pressurized water and still there are some pieces of debris left, removed those pieces manually using your safety gloves. Doing it with your bare hands is dangerous because you can get injure with the tiny objects. To prevent the falling leaves from settling down into the gutters, put on a leaf strainer. Nonetheless, always check your gutters from time to time and do not just depend on the leaf strainer.
You can follow these steps at least twice a year or as the need arises. Practically, you can make it a habit cleaning your gutters regularly. After all, you need to maintain the safety of your home always.
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