Gutter Company Gutter Maintenance and Cleaning

Question 1

How often should gutters be cleaned on a home surrounded by deciduous trees?

Accepted Answer

Twice a year: once in late spring and once in late fall

Answer

Once every 3 years

Answer

Once a year in spring only

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Monthly during summer

Question 2

What is the safest ladder position when cleaning gutters on a single-story home?

Accepted Answer

Use a ladder standoff/stabilizer to avoid resting weight on the gutter

Answer

Lean directly against the gutter

Answer

Position the ladder at a 90-degree angle to the wall

Answer

Lean the ladder on the roof edge

Question 3

What is the most efficient manual tool for removing leaves and debris from gutters?

Accepted Answer

Gutter scoop (plastic scoop)

Answer

Garden trowel

Answer

Wire brush

Answer

Putty knife

Question 4

After cleaning gutters, what test should always be performed to verify proper drainage?

Accepted Answer

Flush with a garden hose from the far end toward the downspout

Answer

Visual inspection from the ground

Answer

Check with a moisture meter

Answer

Tap the gutters to listen for blockages

Question 5

What is the sign that a downspout is blocked?

Accepted Answer

Water spills over the front of the gutter during or after rain

Answer

Water overflows only at the end caps

Answer

Gutters make a loud noise in rain

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The downspout sweats on hot days

Question 6

How should a clogged underground downspout drain be cleared?

Accepted Answer

Use a plumber's snake or drain auger to break up the clog

Answer

Replace it immediately

Answer

Pour boiling water into the downspout

Answer

Seal the downspout and redirect to a surface extension