Keep Your Gutters Clean!
Plan to clean gutters at least twice a year—more if the roof is directly beneath trees. But only take on this task if you know you can work safely from a ladder or the roof. If your roof is higher than a single story, you’re better off hiring a professional.
Here are easy steps for keeping your rain gutters clear and flowing smoothly during a rainstorm, By doing so, they protect siding, windows, doors, and foundations from water damage and 
help prevent flooding in basements.
If you’re comfortable working from the rooftop and your roof has a very low pitch, this can be easier than working from a ladder. But only do this under extremely safe conditions. Never work on the roof in wet, icy, or windy conditions, and never lean over the edge or work near power lines.
When cleaning gutters, wear heavy work gloves to protect your hands since gutters often have sharp metal parts and wear non-slip shoes, also wear safety glasses.
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Starting at a drain outlet at the low end of a gutter, use a narrow garden trowel to scoop out loose debris, working away from the drain outlet. For a easier cleanup later, you can scoop the debris into a plastic garbage bag or a 5 Gallon bucket.
2) 
Blast out the gutters with a hose
Using an on-off high-pressure nozzle mounted at the end of a water hose, wash out each length of gutter, working toward the drain outlet. This can be a messy job; try to avoid splattering mud all over your house.
3) Clear obstructions in drain pipes
If water doesnt’t drain freely through drain pipes, try flushing debrisdown them with the hose. If that doesnt’t work, use a plumber’s auger
(snake) to free and pull out debris from the bottom.
Please remember safety first and if you dont feel comfortable, hire a professional. The Kuchta’s Kelly and Colleen, 414-651-1613 or email kkuchta@shorewest.com.
Posted By:
Kelly Kuchta
