Getting high up on your roof can be a hairy experience and we would strongly recommend hiring a professional for this sort of job.
Cleaning high gutters.
My trick for cleaning aluminum siding wouldn t work because the chemical sprayer wouldn t reach that high and it would just come back in my face luckily i found an easy way to clean outside of gutters without getting on a ladder.
However if you are either brave enough or it s the cost factor hindering you then consider these tips and tools to get those high gutters clean in no time.
It only took about half an hour to get the entire back half of our house sparkling clean.
To be continue reading how to clean high gutters and live to tell the tale.
This is another simple yet useful gutter cleaner tool which is flexible enough and in perfect shape to fit all gutter types changing a tough and tedious gutter cleaning task to a quick and easy one.
When possible avoid cleaning gutters after a rain.
This is also a good time to clean your gutter exteriors and touch up gutters and downspouts with paint if needed.
After using a compact camera to check out the problem of the clogged gutter i put together a water jet by using a long pvc pipe and a jet nozzle to clean up.
For specific gutter leaks.
To repair leaks at the seams make sure the gutter lengths are tight against each other and run a bead of gutter sealant on both sides of all joints.
Clean your gutters without a ladder stop cleaning rooftop gutters step by step and rung by rung and start using this fast easy and safe diy gutter vacuum.
To clean high gutters with a ladder you ll need to ensure the ladder is stable and then methodically clear the gutter by hand.
It features a high handle position that protects it from scraping and scratching.
Cleaning gutters in early spring will prepare them for the heavy spring and summer rains.
In the early fall clear out leaves and other debris that accumulated during the warmer months.