Cleaning the gutters can always seem like a tedious job to accomplish, but is an essential part of maintenance that shouldn’t be missed out on. A gutter's function is to collect rainwater that falls onto your roof and diverts it away from the house. If it is not diverted, it can leak into your house through the windows or foundations.
Gutters tend to become filled with leaves due to the usual proximity to trees. But leaves can also be blown into gutters from anywhere, even if you have no trees around. The longer leaves stay in your gutter, the harder they are to remove. As they get wetter, they can develop into mould and become more ingrained in the pipes. Another common blockage is from moss, which can be particularly thick and thrives in wet conditions. In the cold weather, ice can build up due to no insulation in gutters.
All these causes of blocked gutters can be a real hassle. So here’s some equipment to use to clear out those gutters and keep water away from your house.
Garden Hose
Not the most industrial method, but one that’s effective for minor clogs is to use a garden hose. The stream of water should force anything in your gutters to spray over the sides or be washed down and removed.
Gloves
When cleaning gutters, it may be inevitable that you have to get your hands dirty at some point and remove the mess by hand. For this, you should always wear a proper pair of gardening gloves, as there might be contaminants or hazards hidden in the clog that could cause you harm.
Leaf Blower
A leaf blower is a great method for getting twigs and leaves out of your gutter, perfect if the pipe has only recently become blocked and any clogs are not ingrained into the gutter yet.
Power Washer
If it’s been a while since you cleaned out your gutters, a power washer might be the best solution to get out clogs that have been building up for a while and any dirt that has accumulated.
Access Solution
Chances are you won’t be able to reach your gutters without some form of access solution. As you’re working above the ground, you want to make sure you are safe and have no risk of falling. Scaffold towers are the safest alternative to using a ladder for above groundwork, able to be moved easily and secured for no danger to you.
Top Tower
Top Tower has a great selection of ladders, steps, scaffold towers and builders trestles perfect to clean out gutters without risk. When you’re using Top Tower products, you know you’re safe and secure on our top-quality products. Call us now on 0121 585 5858 to talk to one of our friendly and knowledgeable team members, or visit our website now to browse our full range of access solutions and tools.
