Clogged gutters can cause bigger problems
The Autumn Leaves Are Falling
In addition to leaves, autumn also sees nuts, pine cones, and pine needles in abundance. Wind and rain drive this debris, which ends up finding its way to your roof and eventually to your gutters. Small animals, like chipmunks and squirrels, will also carry organic materials to your gutters, creating their own personal storage trough.
All of this debris must be removed when autumn comes to an end. If the gutters aren't cleaned out, you run the risk of them becoming clogged, which will prevent excess water from getting away from your house. This can result in water damage to the fascia, which is the wooden sheath your gutters are physically attached to. Eventually, the wood becomes rotten and the entire system comes crashing down.
Winter Rears Its Ugly Head
In areas of the country that see heavy snowfall and
Spring Is In The Air
With April showers come May flowers, and that includes the budding leaves and blossoming flowers on trees. Your yard and your gutters can be almost as messy as the autumn leaf drop. Trees like cottonwoods release their cottony seed fluffs in late spring. The ubiquitous Bradford pear tree that urban planners planted everywhere in the past twenty years may be pretty to look at, but its flowers will coat everything and fill your gutters. Even dandelions can produce enough
Summertime, When The Living Is Easy
Summer provides the perfect opportunity and