While you might wish that it is summer all year long, Mother Nature does not agree with your utopian assessment. Life is cyclical, which means all good things must come to an end, and that principle also applies to the carefree summer days. Eventually, the earth will need water in order to sustain life, which is where the rainy season is also very much welcome by parched lands – and agricultural workers. Torrential rains and strong winds might not be everybody’s cup of tea, but it is still a very important part in ensuring the survival of every living thing – especially when you consider how the human body itself is made up of 70% water. If you are currently staying in a house or are thinking of buying one, there is one particular area of which you should pay close attention to: the rain gutters.
You can even say that rain gutters are the arteries of your house, making sure that any kind of wet weather will not end up in an unpleasant surprise of an unexpected flooding, mold growth on the ceiling, unwanted leaking along the gutter, and other situations where it will cost you an arm and a leg to repair. The wisdom of the ancients, “better safe than sorry”, applies here as well. Firstly, do make sure that your house has rain gutters properly installed so that any downpour can be redirected to the nearby drain and into the city’s sewers. Rain gutters can be deemed as the first line of protection for your house’s siding and landscaping, while ensuring that the foundation is not damaged. Over the course of time, it is not surprising to see gutters get clogged up by all kinds of matter: ranging from leaves to sticks and different debris.
Depending on where you stay, the rate at which rain gutters are filled up with such matter varies. For those who live in a neighborhood where there are plenty of trees around, be prepared to have your rain gutters filled with leaves and twigs in no time at all, especially if those trees happen to be a species that sheds all too easily. Clogged gutters happen to be one of the most common problems when it concerns house ownership, but thankfully, it is also one of the easiest issues to fix by yourself without having to call in the experts. All it takes are regular checks in order to prevent water from getting under your room and perhaps even into your house’s foundation if the property is old enough.
Another danger of clogged gutters for house owners to look out for would be the formation of ice dams when the mercury drops during the winter. This is why it is extremely important to clean your gutters, especially during the fall as trees begin their shedding in earnest. Thankfully, this is a house chore that needs to be done at least once a year, but if you are diligent, you can do it more often if your house benefits from the shade of an overhanging tree or you live in an area where storms are a frequent occurrence.
You could try to clean your gutters yourself, but this can be a dangerous task for some. Avoid unnecessary accidents, and call ABU Gutters who are trained professionals qualified to clean your gutters safely and at an affordable rate. You may also want to ask about rain chains to help prevent washout and distribute the water over bushes or ground covers. The decorative touch and extra element of sound is an amazing thing for some customers. Copper rain chains are a popular choice since the copper prevents any rust.