Maintain Your Gutter System

Water trapped in gutters can cause major damage to your roof and walls. Maintaining clean gutters helps keep your home in good shape. Follow a few simple rules of thumb to keep your gutters free of debris.

• Most gutter systems should be cleaned 3-4 times a year with each season.

• You can use a bucket but your best bet is to lay down plastic ( garbage bags or a tarp). This way you can throw the waste down and easily remove upon completion.

• Gain access to the roof with a ladder. Don't lean the ladder against a downspout or gutter, which can easily bend or break.

• Using gloves, pull debris out and throw onto plastic, dispose.

• Use your average garden hose to clean out downspouts by placing the running hose down inside the gutter.

The best way to relieve yourself of routinely cleaning the gutters is to purchase Gutter Guards or Gutter Screens.

Give Fauser Home Improvement a call for a Free Estimate on gutters and related products! 309/792-3122 or visit us at www.FauserHI.com