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The Benefits of Maintaining And Cleaning Your Eavestroughs

Updated: Dec 20, 2021

A well-functioning eavestrough can keep water clogging and leaking problems at bay. The main function of an eavestrough is to collect precipitation and drain it away from your house. In order for it to function well, it has to be well maintained and periodically cleaned. You can either choose to do it yourself or Hire a Professional Alberta Home renovator to do the job. There are many Alberta Home renovators who undertake eavestrough system installation and maintenance. The benefits of cleaning your eavestrough are many:

Below are listed the top 5 benefits of cleaning your eavestrough:


Cleaning your eavestrough is a key to its proper functioning. A well-maintained eavestrough will protect your house roof from getting damaged due to precipitation. It ensures that your roof has proper drainage and ventilation. It prevents the buildup of moisture on the roof, attic, and shingles.


A clean eavestrough will prevent it from any structural damage, mold, rot, and decay. It is a step towards increasing the lifespan of your house and roof. A clogged eavestrough will cause water to overflow and flood your yard. During winter, this water will freeze and cause frost heave or cracks in the foundation wall.


A clogged eavestrough is an open invitation to various insects and disease-causing bacteria. A clean eavestrough prevents termites, birds, and mosquitoes from nesting. A well-functioning eavestrough will drain out all the waste water into the drainage pipe which will take all the waste water far away from your home.


It is important to clean your eavestrough before winter. If the eavestrough is clogged and it freezes then it can disrupt your eavestrough system. It is best to get your eavestrough cleaned after the fall or before the winter. Ideally, you should get a professional to clean your eavestrough and downspout.


An eavestrough filled with leaves can easily catch fire from floating embers from a charcoal barbecue. As a homeowner, it is important for you to protect your home from catching fire. You can make sure that your eavestrough has a leaf guard. Leaf guards are available in various styles. A professional Alberta Home renovator can fix a leaf guard installed in your eavestrough in no time.

ACT Home Services undertakes Eavestrough Installation And Maintenance Services. If you want us to thoroughly inspect, clean, or install a new eavestrough system, then you can reach out to us at the earliest. We will help you in all possible ways to ensure your eavestrough system functions flawlessly.

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