Summer is over and Autumn is on its way, it’s getting colder (you’ve probably already turned the central heating on) and the days are getting shorter. Autumn brings with it falling leaves, fruit and debris from trees and this can cause problems if it is not addressed. Leaves can clog gutters and drainpipes leading to blockages, leaks and potentially water damage to your property.
Managing Water on Your Roof
Now is the time to prepare for the coming of Winter and one of the most important things that you need to look at is the management of rainwater on your property, in other words, gutters, drainpipes and outlets.
Gutters need to be cleaned of falling leaves or they will block the movement of rainwater, overflow and potentially cause water to seep into your property. Faulty items are easy to replace but first you need to identify what type of gutter