Dirty Gutters And Roofs Can Lead To Expensive Roof Repair And Gutter Repair:
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Dirty Gutters and Roofs can lead to expensive roof repair and gutter repair:

Bay Area Homeowners should be prepared for big rains this winter. Homeowners should make a checklist of things to do around the house in preparation for the wet winter months. Atop that checklist should be roof cleaning and gutter cleaning. A dirty roof with lots of debris/leaves can lead to major problems and expensive repairs that could have been avoided with some seasonal cleaning. Debris trapped behind the chimney and packed in roof valleys and flashing can divert water under your roofing material and create water leaks in your home. Roof valleys should be completely free of all debris as the valleys are very important in directing water flow into the rain gutters. Making sure that your roof is cleaned before the rainy months ahead will save money in costly roof repairs caused buy neglect. Now that the roof is cleaned it is time to focus on gutter cleaning and making sure they carry the rain water off your roof and away from your house.

Rain gutter cleaning is more than just removing leaves. All debris and leaves should be removed from the gutters and all gutters should be drained with water to ensure proper flow. Any clogged downspouts should be unclogged and drained with hose water. Now is your chance to have any needed gutter repairs done such as sealing any leaking gutter seams or tightening loose screws or brackets. Gutter guard installation is another option to think about for any problem gutters that fill up throughout the year or even installing gutter guards for all your gutters in an attempt to have to do gutter cleaning less.

Any roof moss on your roof should be removed by pressure washing and treated with a moss killer treatment to prevent quick regrowth. Removing roof moss will save you money in the long run by avoiding costly repairs associated with the water damage created by the moisture in the moss.

A Homeowners winter preparation checklist should include:

-roof cleaning and maintenance -inspect all roof fixtures, vents, flashing etc. -rain gutter cleaning and maintenance -any needed roof repairs or gutter repairs -pressure washing or power washing -roof moss removal -wood deck restoration, deck sealing, deck staining -all exterior seals and caulks inspected -window trim seals inspected -gutter guard installation if needed -solar panel cleaning -christmas light installation

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