Why is Roof Gutter Cleaning Essential?

Your property’s exteriors make the first impression. But what if your gutter is leaky and stinky as they are clogged with leaves and debris? Not only would it ruin the aesthetic value but also cause damage to your property. So the condition of your gutter is a reflection on you and hence it becomes your responsibility to keep them clean. Roof Gutter Cleaning is necessary to maintain your gutters.

Apart from keeping your house hygienic, clean gutters can help avoid some major house maintenance issues such as:
 

• Fascia and Gutter Damage: Gutters are connected to the fascia, which is a board mounted just below the roof. When clogged gutters tend to overflow, it ends up causing damage to fascia as well as the gutter.
• Leaky Roof: Gutters divert the water away from the house to a good drainage area. Clogged gutters are likely to cause a leaky roof as water and melted ice is not able to flow through it.
• Interior Damage: Water will start sweeping in the ceilings and wall cavities because of clogged gutters, causing staining. Instead of waiting for the moisture to rot the interiors, consider doing roof Gutter Cleaning regularly.
• Foundation Cracks: The foundation of your property could be attacked with overflowing water from the gutters. It could thus affect the integrity and strength of the foundation.
• Pest Infestation: Disease-causing insects can breed and multiply in stagnant water, which is a result of blocked gutters. Animals like rats, mice and birds can find a perfect breeding ground in the leaves stuck in the gutter.

How do you Perform Roof Gutter Cleaning? 

To perform efficient cleaning of your gutter, you need to first analyses the condition of the gutter. The contents of the gutter could be dry or damp and thus decide the course of action required to clean them. You need to start by scooping out the dry waste such as dried leaves and sticks into a trash bag. The only step you need to add if the contents are damp is that you need to dry them before disposing of them.

Once you have cleared the gutters of debris, you can aim for the stains on the gutter.  To do so, it is most preferable to use high pressure cleaning. Typically, High Pressure Cleaning in Melbourne powers water pump by either a gas fuelled engine or electric powered motor. The force of water can be directed to remove unwanted stains on your roof. It not only enhances the appeal of your property but also saves gallons of water. Also, you need to put less effort to use it and thus consumes less time.

So if you are looking to get a sparkling gutter, go ahead and contact us at the Himalayas Services Group. We are one of the best service providers of high pressure cleaning in Melbourne. Our highly trained staff is fast and efficient in attending your issues.