Clearing clogged guttering is essential for several reasons. Firstly, guttering which has been blocked with debris will no longer be able to flush rainwater through the troughs, down the drainpipe and away from the house. This means that you are more likely to suffer from overflows, leaks, damage to paintwork and damp.
Care should be taken when clearing guttering, so follow these tips for some help:
- Get your tools together: you need a tall secure ladder, some thick gloves and safety glasses (remember you will be handling sharp branches), a rubbish bag for debris, a garden hose for rinsing and cleaning and a garden trowel for dislodging anything that is stuck.
- Get someone to help you: another person is handy to have on board. They can keep the ladder steady and help pass you things when you need them, so the job is done with more efficiency.
- How to clean guttering: remove the debris which is clogging the gutter. Wash guttering out using the hose and remember to wash down through the drainpipes.
- What to do if you find a dead bird or animal: you will need to take precautions if you have a rain water tank that collects water for domestic use – drain the water in the tank and clean guttering with a household disinfectant.
- Clean guttering twice a year: the best times to clean gutters are spring and autumn, or when you think there might be something clogging them up.
- Consider getting a professional to help: if you aren’t comfortable on ladders or you live in a house that is a couple of floors high or more then get a professional in to help.
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