Whenever guests drop by your house, you are definitely not going to show them around by
pointing to just how amazing your gutters look, right? After all, gutters are an essential part of
any house, and it would be a huge mistake to remove gutters when designing your dream
home. The amount of pressure exerted upon the roof in a rainstorm can be tremendous, and
gutters do help displace more than half the amount of pressure by preventing rainwater from
hitting the roof with its full force.
However, blockage can always occur because twigs, leaves, debris, and other kinds of dirt clog
up your gutters, which is why it is highly advisable to keep your gutters clean and well
maintained throughout the year. It is highly recommended to inspect your gutters once every
quarter just to be safe, and more often if you happen to live in a neighborhood that has plenty of trees.
Debris, twigs, and leaves from trees can result in rust in your gutter or worse – developing a
hole. If you leave these holes untreated over time, the entire gutter system itself might need to
be replaced after just half a decade, and this is not a cheap or easy endeavor. Thankfully, using
aluminum gutters that are properly maintained and regularly inspected can last up to two
decades before a replacement is required.
Another innocent-looking protagonist that could cause your gutter getting clogged up would be birds nesting within. It is a small and narrow enough space, it provides natural shelter, and is high up enough from most house pets to disturb any hatchlings that have yet to fly the coop.
While it is entirely understandable that removing the bird nest from your gutter is going to disrupt the life of the birds, it is strongly recommended for homeowners to do so as soon as possible to avoid any potential damage to the house due to a clogged gutter. Why not install a gutter cover instead to prevent birds from nesting within? This is a small investment that will reap huge rewards in time.
Do not let the condition of your home go down the drain because of damaged gutters due to
water or rust! ABU Gutters is on hand with their team of skilled professionals who are fully
qualified to perform maintenance works and damage repair to your gutters. The customer
service team at ABU Gutters would be more than happy to get in touch with you and see how
they are able to help get your gutters back into tip-top shape so get in touch with ABU Gutters today!