Top 5 Reasons Why Your Gutters Are Blocked?

The five most likely reasons why your gutters are blocked:

1. The wrong gutter profile, you may need to replace your guttering.
2. Issues with seams in your guttering, leaves and other debris may be getting caught in the seams.
3. Sagging, if your gutters are sagging, water may be collecting in that area.
4. Poor installation
5. You might not be cleaning your gutters as often as you should.

Guttering profiles are designed for both practical and aesthetic reasons. If you choose your gutters for aesthetic reasons only, you may have chosen the wrong profile for your environment and location. Consider giving one of our specialists at King Group Australia a call today!

Top 5 Reasons To Keep Your Gutters Clean?

Cleaning gutters to remove leaves, sticks, and debris should be a top priority on your to-do list as a homeowner. Keeping leaves out of gutters is crucial for protecting the structure of your home and preventing often costly inconveniences in the future. There are several reasons why cleaning your gutters is important, and we’ve outlined five of them below.

1. Prevent water damage. When gutters and downpipes are blocked with leaves and debris, rainwater may not drain properly. As water overflows from gutters, it can cause water damage on both the interior and exterior of your home. 
2. Protect your roof. Clogged gutters give rainwater nowhere to run. When water continues to accumulate and flood, it can leave rotten fascia or leaks in the roof or walls.
3. Keep pests from causing trouble. Gutters clogged with leaves can make desirable homes for rodents, birds, and insects. 
4. Reduce the risk of a cracked foundation. When water is blocked from travelling away from your home, it can pool around the foundation of your house. 
5. Save you money. Gutter and downpipe cleaning can help prevent unexpected and expensive projects down the road. Taking preventive measures now can help minimize the likelihood of having to repair or replace your roof.
   
   If you are having issues with your gutters – give one of our specialists at King Group Australia a call today! 

How And When To Clean Gutters?

King Group Australia generally recommend cleaning your gutters twice a year, minimum – once in early summer, and once immediately after autumn finishes.

Depending on your circumstances, environment, roof and gutter pitch as well as the harsh Australian climate, contribute to the consistency or factor in when considering cleaning gutters. Some factors include:

Environment

Leaves and twigs are the most common sources of gutter blockages – naturally, if your home is surrounded by trees that shed their leaves in autumn, you’ll have to deal with more leaves falling.

And that means having to clean out your gutters more frequently.

By contrast, say your house has no tree coverage, and that your area doesn’t have strong winds.

Gutter Type

Not all gutters are made equal – some are wide and deep, able to take huge amounts of debris before they clog. For example, a Half Round gutter will not be able to contest with a Box Gutter. In other cases, gutters can be narrow and shallow, easily clogging after a short time.

Still unsure? – give one of our specialists at King Group Australia a call for an estimate!