Gutters are one of the most overlooked parts of the home. In fact, they’re attached to the roof and seem to do their job without a hitch, until you discover there’s a problem. Problems can include blockages and water infiltration. To avoid this, pay particular attention to the maintenance of your eavestroughs. In particular, they need to be unclogged…
Why unclog gutters?
Are clogged gutters serious, Doctor? After all, they only drain water from the roof! The truth is, a filibuster can quickly turn into a nightmare if you don’t take any corrective action.
In fact, your gutters will continually retain a quantity of water that is not evacuated. This will cause premature wear.
As a result, this accumulated water will look for a way out. It then runs the risk of gradually seeping through the walls. As a result, your home will be subject to permanent humidity, which will lead to mold growth.
What can be done to prevent gutter problems?
The right thing to do is to regularly inspect the condition of your pipes, especially in autumn. In fact, dead leaves from trees carried by the wind are likely to pile up. They then form a barrier that clogs the ducts.
It’s also not uncommon for the bodies of lifeless animals (birds or rodents) to clog the pipes, which can be a source of problems, especially if you have a rainwater harvesting system. In fact, the recovered water could become infected and unfit for consumption.
Turn to a professional
To avoid unpleasant surprises and damage, entrust the cleaning of your eavestroughs to a specialist like Entretien Squidgee. We have the know-how and equipment to carry out this operation. In addition to maintenance, our team of professionals can also carry out inspections and install protective devices (such as fencing) if required. Call on us for service in Montreal, the South Shore and the North Shore.
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