Things Found Growing in Gutters
May 6, 2015 Laura MacCormac
We have found many things growing in gutters.
Gutters are Important
They drain water off the roof and funnel it out of the way so it’s not pouring on your tenants when they enter and exit the building when it’s raining. To keep them working, they have to be kept clear of debris and leaves. Even with gutter guards the debris will build up and slow things down.
When gutters aren’t cleaned out regularly we find all kinds of things growing in them.
Leaves don’t take long to build up and clog drain holes.
If left to decompose, all kinds of things can grow in the gutters.
Here are some thing found growing in gutters:
Plants can make gutters look more like planters than gutters.
We’ve seen all kinds of things growing in gutters.
Here’s my personal nightmare: realizing there’s a wasp nest in your gutter. It happens right here in the lower mainland.
Can you believe this went unnoticed?
Gutters are the forgotten child sometimes. If left too long you could also end up in this situation.
We can install gutter guards. For unique shapes and sizes we can make custom gutters and gutter inserts in our sheet metal shop.
Even with gutter guards it’s important to have them checked every couple years.
So our advice is to be sure those gutters are all being cleaned regularly.
Always consider liabilities when you’re getting gutters serviced.
How safe are the workers?
- Are they trained in fall protection?
- Do they have ladder safety training?
- Do they need to use a harness?
- Are they aware of power lines and other potential hazards?
- Are they trained to deal with dead rodents and birds, sharp objects, insect infestations, all kinds of nests including wasp nests?
Not every company will practice such protocols. We recommend you check on this and avoid having accidents happen on your property.
