Each house is lined with a drainage system known as gutters and downspouts that aid in removing water from building up on the home and around it. Gutters are installed on the top floor of the home and level out so that they drain in the same direction. This is where they will meet the downspout. The downspout is strategically placed so that the water is drained in an area that can absorb the water and is out of the way of walkways. They are made to last a long time as long as they are maintained properly and cleaned. The gutters are an open U shape that is susceptible to the debris outside. When the debris lands in the gutters is can stop the flow of water and start to cause damage. Sunburst Window Cleaning and Holiday Lighting has a list of what can be causing them to backup and how to have them cleaned.
What is Blocking Gutters & Downspouts
There can be many things that can be blocking your gutters since they are open to the elements. If you have trees around your property the leaves that fall off can easily land in the gutters. When the wind blows, the dirt can be floating in the air and landing in the gutters. You can also have items such as branches that can be causing a backup. When the dirt is mixed with rain or water it starts to turn into mud. This mud mixed with leaves and sticks turn into a black sludge that can be very difficult to remove.
Why Clean your Gutters & Downspouts?
The gutters are what is removing water from around your home and disposing of it safely. When this can’t happen the water will run off anywhere along the gutters and could be causing you damage. If the water is running down over a window the sediment over time will cause permanent damage to the window itself. It can also send the water and debris running off over a walkway which can become slick and possibly a danger for slipping.
Professional Gutters & Downspouts Cleaning in West Houston; Cypress, Katy, Spring Valley Village & Piney Point Village TX
The very best option for having your gutters cleaned is to hire a company that offers pressure washing such as Sunburst Window Cleaning & Holiday Lighting. If you try on your own it can be time consuming and dangerous. You would need to move a ladder along every few feet while you remove the debris and dirt that is layering the inside of the gutter. Our pressure washing team can come along and spray out all the dirt and debris is a lot less time and clean it better than you could by hand. Contact us today!
