CLOGGED GUTTERS CAN BE THE CAUSE OF SERIOUS DAMAGEADAM PIORE, Staff Writer
Moist soil near the foundation is conducive to termite problems when moisture accumulates around the house foundation due to the foundation grade not sloping away from the house, clogged rain gutters, leaking faucets or downspouts that do not allow rain water to flow away from the house? Does ...
won't function efficiently.Clean your gutters: Get up on a ladder and check for debris, sagging, rust, loose screws or brackets, cracked caulking and blocked downpipes. Once you've cleared the gutters, pour a bucket of water down them to check for leaks and that the downpipes are clear...
And keep in mind that beauty applies to functionality as well. Something that looks nice, but does not work is not necessarily beautiful. So do not leave aside the clogged drain that has been plaguing your master bathroom all winter in favor of interior paint and new carpet. If that drain ...
Once youCOve cleared the gutters, pour a bucket of water down them to check for leaks and that the downpipes are clear. Apart from damage to the guttering itself, blocked gutters cause water to overflow and damp to potentially enter brickwork or timber.Chimney: If you have a working ...