How do I get rid of leaves on the roof?
Don't expect the wind to blow dead leaves off your roof.Dead leaves will decay if left alone.
Before winter arrives, we recommend using a strong blower, roof rake, or broom to remove dead leaves from your roof.If you have any additional questions, please contact us!
Remove dead leaves from your roof with a strong blower, roof rake, or broom.The tools you use for the job are dependent on the pitch of your roof.For blowing leaves off a low-pitched roof, a leaf blower is fine.
We recommend using a roof rake to remove dead leaves on a high-pitched roof.A broom on an extension pole can be used in a pinch.To see what the professionals use, check out our roofing tools.
For a long-term solution, we recommend trimming back tree branches.You can help the leaves fall onto your lawn by doing this.It will help prevent insects from using tree branches as bridges.The carpenter ants will feast on rotting wood and deteriorated shingles.
You should clean your gutter at least twice a year.If you have a lot of trees near your house, you may need gutter cleaning more often.The leaves, pine needles, seeds, branches, and other natural debris fill the Gutters.
Yes.Seeds, pine needles, and other small debris can slip past gutter guards.It is important that you clean your gutter at least twice a year.The good news is that gutter guards keep out large debris like branches, so you don't spend a lot of time cleaning.Check out our post on gutter guards.
Dead leaves absorb water and weigh down your gutter.The exterior of your home may be damaged when your gutter pulls away.There is a risk that water will get underneath your roof shingles if you don't drain your gutter properly.
The lifespan of your roof can be reduced by the perfect conditions for mold and algae.It is important to remove dead leaves from your roof before winter.Over several months, clumps of dead leaves will be left on your shingles.It is better to clean your roof now than to have a roof repair next spring.
You can learn more about our roofing products by calling any of our Michigan locations.You can fill out the contact form.Eikenhout is a roofing supply company that serves Grand Rapids.There are also Pleasant, Holland, and Traverse City.