Gutter systems are an important component of roof and facade equipment. They drain water that forms from precipitation or melting snow and ice. However, the system can also become clogged with fallen leaves, dust, and dirt deposits. Clean Gutter Protection is used to avoid blockages.
Cleaning methods
There are several options for maintaining the capacity of gutters, from the simplest to complex ones using special equipment:
- The manual option requires a scoop, scrapers, and a ladder. Sometimes you will need cleaning agents to remove certain deposits. That is, you can use a purely mechanical method, or add chemical action to it. This is the most versatile and affordable option.
- Using a blower with nozzles to penetrate pipes or gutters. This method allows you to remove fallen leaves and branches, remove fluff or dry sand particles. It is difficult to work with moss or mud deposits.
- Washing with a high-pressure washer. In this case, in addition to mechanical action, a chemical method will be used, when special means can remove even mold, not to mention moss or dirt deposits.
It is recommended to combine methods taking into account the existing contamination of the drainage system.
Rules
The process of cleaning gutters is carried out in compliance with a number of requirements:
- The procedure itself is carried out in windless weather and at positive air temperatures, when all elements are guaranteed to have thawed and can be removed in different ways.
- It is necessary to protect your hands with gloves, eyes with glasses. If blowing with compressed air is supposed, it is recommended to protect the respiratory system with a respirator.
- The entire drainage system is inspected and the types of blockage and cleaning methods are determined.
- Carrying out work at height requires securing the ladders so that they maintain balance with any movements and body position of the person carrying out the cleaning.
- It is recommended to carry out work in spring and late autumn, after the leaves have fallen from the trees.
- Do not clean in the rain or on slippery surfaces of gutters and pipes.
The worker needs insurance, it is not safe to do such work alone. It is recommended to start work from the bottom, gradually moving up. Then there will be fewer obstacles in the way of the garbage sliding or flowing from above.