Many homeowners hire a Gutter Company in Tacoma Wa to do the routine cleaning of the troughs and downspouts. They dislike the work and hardly ever get around to doing it. They also feel uncomfortable about the safety hazards connected with climbing up ladders and doing this work at a significant height from the ground.
Hand Injuries
Several safety risks are associated with cleaning out rain gutters. The most basic problem is that a person’s hands are at risk of injury unless he or she wears heavy-duty gloves. Gutters with joints may have sharp edges or screw ends sticking out that are hidden by piles of leaves. With the level of dirt, mildew, bacteria and fungus that can be lurking in there, the risk of tetanus or other infection is high if the person gets cut.
Insects and Rodents
Insects and rodents also can be hiding under leaves in rain gutters, putting the person at risk of being stung or bitten. Wasps may find the environment to be ideal for building a nest, and a mouse may decide that this is a fine place to take up residence. These are additional reasons why homeowners decide to hire a Gutter Company in Tacoma Wa to clear debris from the troughs.
Ladders
Ladders always pose risks, but professional technicians from companies like CR Gutters have extensive experience with maneuvering on them safely. They bring all the equipment they’ll need, which includes a combination of stepladders and extension ladders. Stepladders are more stable than extension ladders, but homeowners often make mistakes with them like climbing too high up to do the work. That can leave the person at risk of losing his or her balance.
A More Thorough Job
Professional technicians also tend to do a more thorough job. They get up onto the roof and blow off all the leaves, pine needles and other organic debris that has settled into valleys. They may tackle the gutter cleaning from the roof as well instead of doing it from the ladder, especially if an extension ladder would be necessary. Running a garden hose into the downspouts guarantees that those devices are clear of blockages.
