A Spring Chore
March 29, 2012
If you have a home that has gutters, it looks like this weekend will be a good time to check them out. We have had two weekends of rain and if you noticed any overflow from above or lack of flow in the downspouts, your gutters may have accumulated dirt, leaves, etc. that have filled them or blocked there proper function.
You will probably need to climb a ladder to be able to look inside your gutters. Using a garden trowel or some other scooped shaped tool can be beneficial in removing the dirt and debris. You can use your garden hose to flush out the downspouts. You will quickly observe whether they have become blocked as the water will not flow freely. If there is enough pressure in your garden hose, it should push out any debris that is blocking the downspout.
Mesh guards for your gutters can be installed and they will prevent leaves and larger items fromclogging the gutters. However, they do not entirely eliminate the need to clean out the gutters from time to time as smaller items plus the settling of the dust in the air will eventually build up and limit the effectiveness of the gutters. The downside of installing the mesh guards is that they will make scooping oyt the accumulated debris more difficult.
Just look at this chore as a time to enjoy the fresh air and the sunshine as you climb your ladder and use your scoop.
If you have a home that has gutters, it looks like this weekend will be a good time to check them out. We have had two weekends of rain and if you noticed any overflow from above or lack of flow in the downspouts, your gutters may have accumulated dirt, leaves, etc. that have filled them or blocked there proper function.
You will probably need to climb a ladder to be able to look inside your gutters. Using a garden trowel or some other scooped shaped tool can be beneficial in removing the dirt and debris. You can use your garden hose to flush out the downspouts. You will quickly observe whether they have become blocked as the water will not flow freely. If there is enough pressure in your garden hose, it should push out any debris that is blocking the downspout.
Mesh guards for your gutters can be installed and they will prevent leaves and larger items fromclogging the gutters. However, they do not entirely eliminate the need to clean out the gutters from time to time as smaller items plus the settling of the dust in the air will eventually build up and limit the effectiveness of the gutters. The downside of installing the mesh guards is that they will make scooping oyt the accumulated debris more difficult.
Just look at this chore as a time to enjoy the fresh air and the sunshine as you climb your ladder and use your scoop.
posted by shirley harry at 8:19 AM
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