Clean your gutters regularly
At the beginning of every summer, one chore which many people dread is cleaning their house gutters and drainage systems. This can wreak havoc in the house drainage system and weaken the roof shingles and other roofing materials. Hence it is extremely important for one to timely and regularly clean their gutters.
Dead leaves, acorns, pine needles, dead branches and other debris can clog the gutters over the course of time, especially after the autumn. This can prevent water drainage from the roof causing great damage to the roofing shingles and cracking or even dislodging them. During winter a blocked gutter can cause the water to freeze inside causing what is known as ice-dams on the roof. The debris inside the gutter can form a corrosive sludge which will damage the gutter itself and cause leaks.
Cleaning the gutters is a nasty and dangerous task for elderly people who cannot climb ladders. As they say, prevention is better than cure, so the best way to get clean gutters is to stop them from getting clogged in the first place. There are certain gutter protection systems available for this purpose. Searching for a system which can withstand harsh weather conditions and is durable enough to last for many years would be a good idea.
So to say, the moral of the story is that gutters may seem like a small part of construction, but are very important and cause a lot of problems and issues with your roof shingles and the house itself if not maintained properly.
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