We all know how costly a leaking roof can be to replace. What about replacing ceiling boards in the house because of rain damage? This has become a massive industry, because we do not know about the importance of regular gutter cleaning.
One wonders how our ancestors coped without have gutters on their roof. They have to tend with water cascading over the roof and onto the ground, which made is sometimes impossible to walk through due to flooding. Granted, today some ultra modern homes don't have gutters, but the architect has made provisions by installing a specially designed roof which helps rain water down in a certain way which will not cause damage.
But most homes today still have the standard guttering system which makes real sense when one lives in a heavy rainfall area. It is a good system whereby water will run down the roof and make it's way into the gutters that are attached just below the roof. The water is then funnels in downpipes which helps get the water off the roof and onto the ground. They are mostly plastic piping and will usually be made in white only.
Most people like to catch rain water and will have their downpipes fitted onto catchment tanks, allowing all the water to collect and be used for gardening and when the dry season comes.
It is therefore imperative to have your gutters unclogged. Damage can be great and costly in that water tends to dam up like flooding your plants along your home or worse seeping down into the basement.
Roof tiles are so expensive to replace nowadays and you would have to pay someone to do it for you. Ceiling boards are a hassle to replace, as you would now have to buy paint to match the whole ceiling. What's even worse is that in a heavy down pour you stand the chance of your gutters not working probably due to clogging, and then it burst through the ceilings onto your furniture.
Rather get your gutters cleaned out by professionals or do it yourself. It will only help you save money in the long run. Get your gutters seen to at least once a year as dirt, twigs, leaves and feathers tend to block your gutters after each heavy down pour.
So the next time you see rain water gushing over your roof and onto the ground, take action because the importance of regular gutter cleaning is going to save you money - music to your ears!
One wonders how our ancestors coped without have gutters on their roof. They have to tend with water cascading over the roof and onto the ground, which made is sometimes impossible to walk through due to flooding. Granted, today some ultra modern homes don't have gutters, but the architect has made provisions by installing a specially designed roof which helps rain water down in a certain way which will not cause damage.
But most homes today still have the standard guttering system which makes real sense when one lives in a heavy rainfall area. It is a good system whereby water will run down the roof and make it's way into the gutters that are attached just below the roof. The water is then funnels in downpipes which helps get the water off the roof and onto the ground. They are mostly plastic piping and will usually be made in white only.
Most people like to catch rain water and will have their downpipes fitted onto catchment tanks, allowing all the water to collect and be used for gardening and when the dry season comes.
It is therefore imperative to have your gutters unclogged. Damage can be great and costly in that water tends to dam up like flooding your plants along your home or worse seeping down into the basement.
Roof tiles are so expensive to replace nowadays and you would have to pay someone to do it for you. Ceiling boards are a hassle to replace, as you would now have to buy paint to match the whole ceiling. What's even worse is that in a heavy down pour you stand the chance of your gutters not working probably due to clogging, and then it burst through the ceilings onto your furniture.
Rather get your gutters cleaned out by professionals or do it yourself. It will only help you save money in the long run. Get your gutters seen to at least once a year as dirt, twigs, leaves and feathers tend to block your gutters after each heavy down pour.
So the next time you see rain water gushing over your roof and onto the ground, take action because the importance of regular gutter cleaning is going to save you money - music to your ears!
