Ahhh autumn time the leaves are changing colors it is getting cooler and the holidays are just around the corner.
Best way to blow out gutters.
But the water could still puddle next to.
And a level gutter is the obvious answer when there s a downspout at both ends such as on our hip roof.
When you blow leaves out of your gutter you re going to send debris flying every which way.
If possible clean the gutters with help from another person to hold the ladder.
Safety glasses or eye protection.
Start your gutter cleaning task near the downspout and work toward the closed end.
When possible avoid cleaning gutters after a rain.
Allowing a few dry days before cleaning your gutters will allow the debris to dry out making the chore much easier.
As you can see many of them are attachments for tools you may already have at home.
October 25 2009 by sls 11 comments.
All you need is a leaf blower and a bagging lawn mower to pick up the lea.
In the early fall clear out leaves and other debris that accumulated during the warmer months.
Fine mesh gutter guards still need an occasional cleaning but unlike screens fine mesh is easy to blow or brush clean.
A flexible rod with a brush on the end which is commonly used for cleaning dryer vents are great for this.
Don t forget to clear out the downspouts when you clean the gutters.
This easyon product can be installed under the shingles or the back can be bent up and screwed to the fascia.
Your home s main gutter system gathers rainwater from the roof line and controls its path down the house to ground.
While that all sounds nice the flip side is it s cold the leaves are everywhere including in the gutters which i just cleaned out.
You ll also be using a loud piece of power equipment that can potentially damage your hearing.
A quick easy and safe way to clean your gutters.
While it makese sense to slightly slope the gutter toward the downspout about 1 4 in.
Gutters are often installed level for appearance.
How to clean underground gutter drains.
Longer gutters and larger roofs require more downspouts.
Then run water thru the downspout to make sure it s clear all the way out.
Before starting to clean make sure you re wearing the proper safety gear.