Types of Rain Gutters and Tips for Cleaning Them
If you believe that gutter cleaning is an easy job and you can handle it yourself without professional equipment, you’d better forget about the idea of even trying before you injure yourself. In order to explain the specifications of this work, the members of our crew will first introduce you to the basic gutter types in this post.
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Vinyl gutters. They are the cheapest option available and have a life expectancy of about 20 years. The good thing about cleaning them is that you will not have to bother cleaning any rust because this material does not rust. Unfortunately, many leaks in cracks between the sections may appear if an inexperienced cleaner works on them because if a lot of pressure is applied while cleaning, dents appear almost instantly.
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Aluminum gutters. They have a lifetime warranty and require low maintenance (painting only). They also do not rust but expand when the temperature is hot. If you want to clean them, you need to do it from a distance because they easily crack when under pressure like the vinyl ones.
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Galvanized gutters. They not only have to be cleaned every year, but they will most probably rust really bad after 10-15 years. Inspecting and cleaning the rusted area may prove to be quite complicated for someone without experience in gutter cleaning.
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Copper and stainless steel gutters, there are more expensive and durable which makes them easier to clean.
To make sure that your gutters stay damage-free while being professionally cleaned, contact Window & Pressure Washing of Canyon Country, CA. We will be glad to inspect the job site first, and then quote you on a recommended type of cleaning. We will answer any questions you may have so be sure to give our representatives a call right away!