Is Fall a Good Time to Clean the Gutters?
Here in the pacific northwest—especially if you live in Lake Oswego—you get summer residue and leaf buildup during the fall. This is a one-two punch that can create mold and mildew in your gutters. You will want to pressure wash these clean to prevent damage to your gutters. Preventing damage to your gutters also prevents damage to your home.
Winter Is Coming
Any debris left in your gutters or drain can freeze. Frozen debris is heavier than what your gutters and drains are designed for. The extra weight and stress can cause damage to your gutters and even to your home. In some scenarios, gutters have been known to pull the trim off the house as they fall.
Weakened Gutters Can introduce Moisture
Moisture is the first domino in a bunch of preventable issues you can have with your home. A frozen gutter—even if it does fall, can begin to loosen and introduce moisture into your attic and home. This moisture is hospitable to pests and mold. Either infestation is something that can be prevented with fall cleaning of gutters.
Leaves Cause the Most Damage
Leaves can cause the most damage in the winter. They have a lot of surface area to accumulate ice and increase the burden of holding your gutters up. You will want to make sure that the last leaf drops when you get your gutter cleaned to make sure you remove as many leaves as possible.
When Do I Clean My Gutters?
It will be hard to tell when the last leaf will drop, but we can predict when we might have the first frost here if you live in Lake Oswego or the greater Portland Area. The first frost this year is predicted to be near November 20th. You will want to have your gutters cleaned before then.
Get a Free Gutter Cleaning Estimate
Call us at (503) 567-6136. Premier Property Maintenance specializes in PORTLAND GUTTER CLEANING. We clean gutters to perfection. We clean your gutters by scooping all debris which we haul away, then we flow water through the gutter to ensure flow to the downspout, as well as check the downspouts for clogs. Next time you need your gutters cleaned, contact us!