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Here’s Why DIY Gutter Installation Is a No-No

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In the era of DIY, it seems like almost everything can be done without actual help from a professional.

It may be true in some cases, but if we’re talking about gutter installation, the last thing you want to do is to DIY it.

In this piece, we compared DIY vs hiring professionals to do the dirty work. If you’re planning to install new gutters on your house, this is worth a read.

Gutter Installation

DIY Gutter Installation

You might think that installing the gutters by yourself will benefit you a lot but it’s not entirely true.

While it has some perks, the DIY installation might be more of a problem than you think. If ever you have plans of doing it yourself, you might want to rethink that decision.

Below are some insights regarding this kind of project. Read on and see whether the DIY gutter installation is for you.

Pros

  • It could save you some money since you don’t have to hire other people to do the dirty work
  • You don’t have any deadline to meet,
  • You can finish the work at your own pace and time

Cons

  • If you don’t have experience in any kind of housework, anything could go south (knock on wood)
  • If you look at the big picture, it might not save you that much money. But it will save you some dollars, make no mistake. Just not that much
  • If you don’t have the tools, you either have to buy or rent some
  • The inexperience might cause you more money for the materials if it ends up being a trial and error

Hiring Professionals

If you don’t have a knack for anything that involves hand tools and power tools, hiring other experts to get the job done is a wiser choice.

Below are some more advantages of hiring pros to convince you that DIY gutter installation is not as worth it as you might think.

Pros

  • Convenience, you could simply relax, sit back, and enjoy
  • You can save time to do other more important things
  • Injuries are the least of your worries
  • You might be able to save some cash on materials since gutter replacement Sydney companies can get quality materials in bulk and, therefore, at a cheaper price.
  • You don’t have to worry about retouching because everything will be perfect from the get-go

Cons

It could be pricey, depending on how huge the house is and how intense the damages are. But if you can afford it, why not, right?

Now that you know which one is a better option, here’s another thing that you should keep in mind after having your gutters installed.

How often do gutters need to be cleaned?

Gutters should be cleaned at least twice a year. Spring and fall are probably the best seasons to do it.

However, you might have to clean your gutters more than twice a year because of a few factors:

  • Frequence of rain and storms in your area
  • The number of large trees in the neighbourhood

Rain and strong winds are some of the many culprits of the deterioration of your gutters. During stormy days, all kinds of dirt can accumulate inside the channels of your gutter system.

These organic materials plus the pooled rainwater can eventually damage your gutters and bring more problems.

Another factor to consider is the number of trees that are near your house. Specifically, the type of trees that shed leaves all year round like eucalyptus and pine trees.

Once the leaves get clogged up in your gutters a series of unfortunate damages can happen to your gutter system.

But what happens if you don’t do gutter maintenance?

Like we’ve said earlier, not maintaining your gutters can bring you a lot of headaches. That’s why it’s only necessary to have your gutters maintained, or inspected at least, regularly.

Below are only some of the problems that you could face if you don’t clean your gutters.

1. The structural integrity of your property could be damaged or compromised

2. Pests will invade your house in no time. Watch out for these pests and insects:

  • Roaches
  • Mosquitoes
  • Termites
  • Critters
  • Carpenter ants and more

3. Your garden and landscaping could be damaged

4. You might have to spend big money on a gutter replacement

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