Discover 3 important tips for cleaning your gutters & downpipes.

1 Clean Out Gutters

• When? The best time to clean out your gutters is after a good rain. This makes leaves and debris stick together, making it easier to clean them out.
• How? Make sure your ladder is stable (anchor your ladder well) and not leaning on your gutters; ask someone to spot you, and never reach farther than your natural reach - accidents happen when you reach too far.
• What? There are a variety of tools you can get to help clean out your gutters easier such as scoopers, blowers etc. but not all our compulsory. One thing that remains essential is a pair of heavy duty work gloves - that way you don’t cut yourself on sharp edges or any debris.

2 Flush Gutters and Downspouts/Downpipes

• When? After you’ve finished cleaning out the contents of your gutters, it’s time to flush out the gutter system to check that aren’t any areas of pooling or leaks.
• How? Running water through the gutter with a hose is an easy way to see if the water is flowing properly.

3 Repair Holes or Leaks

• When? Finally, it’s time to check for small holes and leaks. Some can be easily filled with putty or roofing cement, for larger ones they need to be filled with sheet metal cut to size, but for more severe damage it’s time to bring in some professional help.

Gutter maintenance and cleaning is integral to your home and roof system - the gutter keeps water from damaging your home. Poor gutter cleaning and maintenance could lead to damage to your roof where you might need roof restoration or even roof replacement.

Bunnings share a simple step by step video guide for your basic gutter clean: