Why It’s Important to Keep Your Gutters Clean of Silt and Dirt
Gutters are an important and functional component of your home, and looking after them will keep them working as intended and help extend their lifespan. So, what can you do to keep your gutters clean, and what other factors should you consider in gutter protection?
Why its important to keep your gutters clean
Home gutters are designed to do one job, which is to channel the water that runs off your roof away from the house and it’s foundations. Without protection and regular maintenance, gutters get clogged up with leaves, weeds, birds nests and dirt, and a full blockage will stop the gutters from doing their job.
Blocked gutters can cause water damage to your home’s:
- Roof
- Fascia
- Exterior paint
- Foundations
This is because water can’t make its way down off the roof to the downpipes, so will seep, pool and generally accumulate in the places you don’t want it to. Over time, this will not only cause expensive damage to your home, but also to your gutters as they rot and deteriorate.
How to keep your gutters clean
Regular maintenance and cleaning is needed for gutters that don’t have gutter guard protection systems installed. Depending on the number of trees surrounding your property, the amount of work this entails will vary, home to home.
Installing a gutter protection system like Guttershield will remove 90% of the manual labour required to keep your gutters clean, and help extend their lifespan, because it will stop leaves and debris from getting into the gutter in the first place.
Depending on the trees surrounding your property, fine particulate like dirt, silt and powder can still get through, but is unlikely to cause the same issues as this material will mostly be washed away when it rains. Sycamore, Eucalyptus and Mimosa trees in particular shed fine powder and material that commonly coat roofs and gutters.
A quick annual check will show you if you need to get the hose out to clean any dirt or silt away, but the leaf and debris blockages that cause the true potential damage to your gutters will be prevented.
How gutter protection works
Gutter protection systems work by separating water from debris, allowing your home’s gutters to do their job effectively – ensuring water flows off the roof, into the downpipes. There are a number of choices on the market for gutter protection, including:
- Sponge filters
- Brush filters
- Metal screens
- Micro mesh
The most effective form of gutter protection, however, is the micro mesh, as this is installed along the length of your gutters. This offers the highest protection and longevity, but the quality of the mesh used and professional installation is important, to ensure this is guaranteed.
Gutters are an important and functional component of your home, and looking after them will keep them working as intended and help extend their lifespan. So, what can you do to keep your gutters clean, and what other factors should you consider in gutter protection?
Why its important to keep your gutters clean
Home gutters are designed to do one job, which is to channel the water that runs off your roof away from the house and it’s foundations. Without protection and regular maintenance, gutters get clogged up with leaves, weeds, birds nests and dirt, and a full blockage will stop the gutters from doing their job.
Blocked gutters can cause water damage to your home’s:
- Roof
- Fascia
- Exterior paint
- Foundations
This is because water can’t make its way down off the roof to the downpipes, so will seep, pool and generally accumulate in the places you don’t want it to. Over time, this will not only cause expensive damage to your home, but also to your gutters as they rot and deteriorate.
How to keep your gutters clean
Regular maintenance and cleaning is needed for gutters that don’t have gutter guard protection systems installed. Depending on the number of trees surrounding your property, the amount of work this entails will vary, home to home.
Installing a gutter protection system like Guttershield will remove 90% of the manual labour required to keep your gutters clean, and help extend their lifespan, because it will stop leaves and debris from getting into the gutter in the first place.
Depending on the trees surrounding your property, fine particulate like dirt, silt and powder can still get through, but is unlikely to cause the same issues as this material will mostly be washed away when it rains. Sycamore, Eucalyptus and Mimosa trees in particular shed fine powder and material that commonly coat roofs and gutters.
A quick annual check will show you if you need to get the hose out to clean any dirt or silt away, but the leaf and debris blockages that cause the true potential damage to your gutters will be prevented.
How gutter protection works
Gutter protection systems work by separating water from debris, allowing your home’s gutters to do their job effectively – ensuring water flows off the roof, into the downpipes. There are a number of choices on the market for gutter protection, including:
- Sponge filters
- Brush filters
- Metal screens
- Micro mesh
The most effective form of gutter protection, however, is the micro mesh, as this is installed along the length of your gutters. This offers the highest protection and longevity, but the quality of the mesh used and professional installation is important, to ensure this is guaranteed.
How Guttershield’s G3 premium mesh works
Guttershield G3 premium mesh is one of the most effective, high-quality and functional gutter protection systems available on the market. It features patented heavy duty ribs on the underneath, which stops water sheeting, enables secure key locking to your gutters for greater durability and longevity, and provides superior strength in heavy rainfall, wind and storms, compared to other products.
Get in touch today for a free inspection and “no-surprises quote”, and find out more about keeping your gutters clean, protected and free of blockages with a Guttershield gutter protection system.