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Home Maintenance Reminder:  Clean Your Gutters...

3/18/2021

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What?

Gutters need to be cleared of leaves and debris that may have accumulated in order to function properly.

Why?
Clogged gutters can wreak havoc on your roof, siding, and foundation. These repairs can be extremely expensive.

How?
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Many homeowners opt into a service contract with a gutter cleaning company that schedules twice a year. We recommend these plans because they are typically affordable and there is potential danger involved with accessing the gutters on many homes. Generally these specialists will get up on a ladder and check & clear the gutters & downspouts of debris. Clearing them can often be challenging due to baked on foliage (spring) or frozen leaves (winter) attached to the insides of the channels, so if you are doing this yourself, make sure you have a good ladder and a spotter helping you out. Water is generally run through the system after the channels are cleared. Make sure that all of your downspouts are extended away from the foundation at the ground level. Often, it may be necessary to regrade your soil in some spots so that all water is directed away from your home.

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