Let’s say someone shows up at your house saying they’re the “gutter police.” They want to conduct a surprise inspection of your eavestrough. How would you react?
Humour us. How confident are you that your gutters or eavestrough will pass the inspection with flying colours?
Ideally, gutter maintenance should be done at least twice a year, once in the fall before the onset of winter and in springtime, to check for ice damage. If you’re doing that already, then you’ll probably have no trouble passing this “what-if” inspection. However, it’s too common for many Edmonton homeowners to overlook the state of their eavestrough system.
Neglecting your gutters can lead to significant problems that cost a lot of money to fix and may even compromise your home’s integrity. Here are the reasons why you should always be mindful of the condition of your eavestrough.