Ithaca Gutter Cleaning
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Jun 26, 2019, 12:26:14 PM6/26/19
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Cleaning your gutters is an important part in maintaining the exterior of your home. Unless your system for removing water off the top of your roof is "self cleaning" then you are going to have to clean them yourself or get them cleaned by a trained professional.
You need to make sure your gutters are as clean as possible to:
* Ensure the rainwater flows in a downward spiral without any obstruction
* Protect your roof from eroding so that it lasts a long time (roof repairs are expensive)
You are not working at ground level so extra precaution is needed to avoid accidents. Wear proper boots that will not slip in addition to proper gloves and goggles. Most likely, you are going to be using a ladder so make sure you have one that is sturdy and you firmly planted into the ground. Keep in mind the the ladder can bend the gutter once you put weight on it so you want to avoid doing that if possible.
Do not try to be "Superman" if you have a house that is really high. One or two stories is okay, three is pushing it, and anyone more should be done by a professional. If you do not feel comfortable, please, call a professional gutter cleaning business in the Ithaca area.
There are some items that tend to get overlooked when you think of preventative maintenance for a home. Gutter cleaning is one of those items. Why this is the case, it’s hard to say, but neglecting to have your gutters cleaned out frequently is a costly mistake. When your gutters and downspouts are clear, they then will allow water to be carried away from your home which protects your roof, woodwork, walls and windows, basements and foundations.
Guess what the number one reason for water damage to foundations and the the reason for most basements flooding? Yup, it’s having Clogged Gutters. If you don’t want to have expensive repair bills or mold and mildew issues then you must make sure your gutters are cleaned.
You need to make sure your gutters are as clean as possible to:
* Ensure the rainwater flows in a downward spiral without any obstruction
* Protect your roof from eroding so that it lasts a long time (roof repairs are expensive)
You are not working at ground level so extra precaution is needed to avoid accidents. Wear proper boots that will not slip in addition to proper gloves and goggles. Most likely, you are going to be using a ladder so make sure you have one that is sturdy and you firmly planted into the ground. Keep in mind the the ladder can bend the gutter once you put weight on it so you want to avoid doing that if possible.
Do not try to be "Superman" if you have a house that is really high. One or two stories is okay, three is pushing it, and anyone more should be done by a professional. If you do not feel comfortable, please, call a professional gutter cleaning business in the Ithaca area.
There are some items that tend to get overlooked when you think of preventative maintenance for a home. Gutter cleaning is one of those items. Why this is the case, it’s hard to say, but neglecting to have your gutters cleaned out frequently is a costly mistake. When your gutters and downspouts are clear, they then will allow water to be carried away from your home which protects your roof, woodwork, walls and windows, basements and foundations.
Guess what the number one reason for water damage to foundations and the the reason for most basements flooding? Yup, it’s having Clogged Gutters. If you don’t want to have expensive repair bills or mold and mildew issues then you must make sure your gutters are cleaned.
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