It’s never going to be a glamorous job, cleaning your gutters, but it does need doing. Gutters are there to reroute water away from our homes. As it falls on the roof, water will trickle down and needs to be moved away from the brickwork to prevent ingress through saturation. If not, water soaking into…
We went do a job at Lyncombe Vale in Bath. We had to clear all gutters out and washed them externally as well. The clearing wasn’t too bad as we would have expected. Usually when the building is surrounded by trees, then you can expect a lot in gutters and some part to be blocked.…
Gutters on older buildings requires regular checks and good maintenance. If you own an older building, or are responsible for looking after one, ensure you know the common signs to look out for. Once you know the signs to look out for you can spot problems with the guttering before they become larger issues. For example…
First and foremost, you should inspect your gutters. You will want to give your gutter a once-over to check for wear and tear, leaks, or loose brackets and screws. If you find any loose screws, you can often tighten them up yourself. However, if you are unsure as to whether there is too much damage,…