How The Heat Affects Gutters

Clogged gutters are an annoyance that no home owner wants to deal with. However, if you don’t have your gutters cleaned regularly, then it will be an issue that you have to resolve. The biggest issue with blocked gutters is that the longer they are left, the worse they will get.

You might notice that your gutters are sagging, or you have puddles of water around your home. These are key signs that your gutters are blocked or damaged. By cleaning out your gutters, or having them cleaned by a professional, you avoid this risk.

There are lots of reasons that you should consider getting your gutters cleaned regularly and the gutter systems clear. One of these reasons is heat. In this blog post we look at how the heat affects gutters.

As the weather becomes warmer in the spring and summer months, we enjoy the brighter skies and spending time outside. However, it is worth being aware that the extreme heat of the summer sun can affect your gutters and downpipes. The hot weather can damage the structure of the gutters, and the integrity of them too.

When plastic gutters are exposed to direct sunlight and UV rays, they can become warped and distorted. Over time, this can alter their shape and damage their performance too. This can then result in a number of other issues. These include screws becoming loose because of the warping, bulges or lumps in the gutter encouraging blockages and the gutters expanding out of shape.

How The Heat Affects Gutters

If one section of your gutter is exposed to more heat than another, this will put additional stress on the gutter. Gutters surround your home and are exposed to all the weather and elements the different seasons bring. It is very possible for these areas to become warped under the heat of the sun due to their positioning.

How The Heat Affects Gutters

If the gutters are already struggling with a blockage, the heat will just make things worse. Downpipes are already likely to suffer from heat damage, but this will be worse if your gutters are blocked. Make sure you get your gutters cleaned to avoid the risk of serious heat damage.

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Winter Gutter Maintenance Tips

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Essential Winter Gutter Maintenance Tips

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Essential Winter Gutter Maintenance Tips

Remove Gutter Debris To Prevent Expensive Water Damage

By removing gutter debris you can prevent expensive water damage. Some people put off gutter cleaning in Peterborough as they see it as an additional cost that isn’t required.

However, when your gutters are cleaned, either by yourself or by a professional gutter company. It will often result in a prolonged life of your gutters.

Prevent expensive water damage

In this blog post we look at the importance of removing gutter debris. By leaving this debris in the gutter and not cleaning it out you can prevent expensive water damage to your gutters, soffits, and home.

To prevent this expensive water damage we would recommend that you check your gutters are capturing and draining the rain effectively. 

Remove Gutter Debris

If you can inspect, clear out, and repair your gutters in the last summer, early autumn months this would be recommended. As a homeowner it can be tricky to troubleshoot and repair gutters  when the  cold weather and rain build up.

If you are able to maintain your gutters yourself we would recommend that you start by carefully sweeping the debris off your roof.

This debris can be washed into your gutters in strong winds and rain, so by removing the debris you are stopping that risk of the debris blocking your gutters and drains.

Take a look in your gutters and remove any leaves and twigs. Make sure you check the swan neck at the top of the down pipe as this is often what will get blocked.

Remove gutter debris

Prevent Expensive Water Damage

When the gutters and roof are clear pour water along the gutter to check the water is flowing correctly. You should take time to check for damaged guttering and leaks too. The sooner gutter repairs are spotted and repaired, the less damage they will cause.

If you don’t have the time, tools, skills or effort to get up the ladder and clean out your gutters, we understand. After all it is a dirty and yucky chore for many people.

Why not give us a call to book your gutter clean. We’ll remove gutter debris to prevent expensive water damage and make sure you’re ready for the winter cold and rain.

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What First Time Homeowners Need To Know About Their Gutters

If you’ve recently purchased your first home, you’ll quickly be finding out just how expensive it can be. There are certainly a few responsibilities and expenses now that you won’t have had before. While it may not seem important, your gutter cleaning is an important responsibility you need to remember too. Have your gutters in Peterborough cleaned now, could save you expensive repair costs in the future.

Overtime leaves, twigs and debris will collect in the gutter. As a homeowner it is your responsibility to get this debris cleared out. If the debris is left in the gutters it can cause damage and block the guttering.

What homeowners should be looking out for

For example, the weight of the debris can cause the gutters to bow, which can lead to serious structural damage over time. The debris in the gutter can also cause blockages. The rainwater will then enter the gutter, not be able to pass through the blockage and either overflow down the side of the house, or put additional weight on the gutter and your home.

What First Time Homeowners Need To Know About Their Gutters

If the water is unable to flow along the guttering and through the downpipe it can flow over the side of your gutters. This can cause structural damage to your home, wet walls, damage to the ground and make the ground unstable for your home too.

These can all result in expensive repairs which take time. However, by having your gutters in Peterborough cleaned on a regular basis, you are reducing the risk of expensive repairs later down the line.

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Call in the Professionals

While it is possible to clean your gutters yourself, it can be dangerous and it will take time. It may also cost you more money to purchase the tools you need to clean your gutter. Call us for a quote and you may be surprised at just how little a gutter clean in Peterborough will cost for your home.

If you are unsure of when your gutters were last cleaned, give us a call. We can review your gutters for you. We offer free no obligation quotes and have a read of what our Safe Local Trades customers have been saying.

Our professional gutter cleaners in Peterborough will clean them then and there if required. Alternatively we will book you in the diary for weeks or months later when a clear and clean of your gutters is required.

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