Better Homes and Gardens (Australia)

GUTTER PROTECTION

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In our leafy suburbs, gutters clogged up with leaves are a common sight. The backed-up water can easily make its way into your home, while it also reduces the lifespan of your gutter as corrosion is more likely to start in an environmen­t that’s constantly wet.

Here’s how

STEP 1 Clear out the leaves from your gutters. Use a gutter scoop to keep your hands clean and away from the roof edges.

STEP 2 Hose out the gutter to get rid of debris and fine silt that will hold moisture, even without the leaves.

STEP 3 To stop leaves from clogging your gutter again, install a gutter screen to block them. There is a wide range available – just make sure your selection matches your gutter and roof type.

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