George Hemp 
With the right attachment or extensions kits, a leaf blower can be an excellent way to easily and safely remove dry leaves, twigs and debris from your gutters without having to climb on the roof. However, a ladder is necessary when inspecting your gutters before a thorough cleaning. Some of the most common leaf blower … Read more
If you are looking for a new way to clean your gutters, pressure washing is worth considering. Pressure washers work by using a narrow, high-pressure jet of water to remove dirt from the gutter surfaces. With the proper pressure washer nozzle and the right cleaning solution, you can easily and quickly blast away unsightly filth, … Read more
Vacuuming is unquestionably one of the safest and eco-friendliest methods if all you want is a mess-free process of cleaning your gutters, especially from the ground. Gutter vacuuming incorporates the use of a vacuum and special attachments that create a powerful suction that aids in the removal of leaves, straw, and other debris from your … Read more
Unless it’s the natural aging process, gutters rarely get dirty on the outside. However, Gutters can sometimes trap leaves and other items which can eventually lead to clogging resulting in water and dirt falling to the gutter exteriors. Over time, the dirt builds up and the moist surface can attract moss and mold. If left … Read more
If you have work to do on the roof, you might find it hard doing it given the sloping nature of most roofs. While tasks close to the gutter are easy to work on, those at the top of the roof especially close to the apex are quite tricky. Your ladder can’t stay on the … Read more
Fascia boards are what holds gutters on most roofs. This is because they provide a solid and an easily-accessible surface to attach the gutters. They’re also easy to reach and repair when you need to make changes to the gutters. However, some houses don’t have fascia boards yet still need to have gutters installed. Thankfully, … Read more
With time, your roof gutters can get loose and pull away from the fascia board. This can be due to various reasons such as the weight of the rain, snow and dirt. Pure old age can also be the reason behind your gutters sagging. Without fixing them on time, you can easily lose them as … Read more
When it comes to controlling water on the roof, most people think of gutters since they are the most common features of roofs for this task. Another piece of structure to take note of is the rain diverter. As the name suggests, the rain diverter is meant to divert rain water away from a certain … Read more
The longevity of your gutters will depend on the type of materials they’re made of, the weather in the area, the maintenance procedures among other aspects. For example, copper gutters last longer than aluminum gutters while gutters in places with high amounts of rainfall and dirt in the air will last for a shorter period … Read more
A blocked downspout does not announce itself — it just quietly sends water where it should not go. Foundation soaking, fascia rot, basement seepage. All of it starts with a four-inch pipe full of compacted leaves nobody cleaned. Cleaning a gutter downspout takes 20–40 minutes per pipe. You need a garden hose, a few basic … Read more