As a homeowner, you’re all too familiar with the semi-annual task of dragging the ladder from the shed and reaching into the gutters to remove fallen leaves, twigs and decomposed material. It’s a dirty job, but it’s got to be done. If you avoid this task and allow the debris to collect, you are putting your house at risk.

There are a number of reasons why it’s important to regularly clean out your eavestroughs:

• Clogged gutters will not allow water to flow through. They become heavy and pull away from your home.
• When water cannot flow through the eavestrough, it will be forced up and over which can rot to trim and siding.
• Overflowing gutters can cause ice dams on the roof, which causes leaks and water damage to your home.
• Decaying debris inside the eavestrough can attract carpenter ants and mosquitoes.
• Water that isn’t properly directed away from your home can cause damage to the foundation and possibly leak into your basement.

Now that we know the reasons why it’s important to clean out the gutters, we will cover several techniques for getting the job done.

There are a variety of options available to homeowners to make the job easier. You might try using some tongs on an extension pole, a shop vac with a gutter nozzle or maybe even a remote-controlled robot! However, most people will simply use the low-tech method of using a garden trowel to scoop the debris into a garbage bag and then rinse with a garden hose.

There is another option, which eliminates the need for any of these methods. Having us install Mission Leaf Guard will protect your home from clogged gutters by preventing any debris from entering in the first place!

Our heavy-duty aluminum guard is coupled with surgical-grade stainless steel micromesh. This creates an extremely effective solution that keeps out leaves, seeds, pine needles, pods and even shingle grit!

Put the ladder away, this new investment will save you time, energy and money in the future. We guarantee the workmanship of our exterior renovations for five years and a lifetime, transferable no-clog guarantee on our Mission Leaf Guards.

Call Mission Exteriors today to get a free quote. We offer a permanent solution to your semi-annual challenge. Not only will our Mission Leaf Guards save you a trip to the shed but also protect your investment in your home.