Fall is the perfect time to take care of the little things that can make a big difference for you and your home. Read more
Maintenance Tip: Eaves-trough Cleaning twice a year
As you may know, eaves-troughs are installed to control the flow of water and divert water to a safe location. But keep in mind that eaves-troughs become very easily clogged and require preventative maintenance 2 times per year:
- Falling debris such as leaves in the Fall
- Flowers and seed pods in the Spring and Summer
- Snow in the Winter
- Tree branches, bird and animal debris all year-round
Eaves-troughs are part of a home that many owners pay little attention to…until it’s too late! Avoid costly water damage due to eaves-trough maintenance neglect.
Did you know that the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care encourages regular cleaning of your eavestrough as a means of protection against West Nile Virus?
60% or more of mosquitoes in your neighbourhood come from clogged eaves-troughs, or badly sloped eaves-troughs.
Northern Building Services provides eaves-trough cleaning services in your neighbourhood. Simply call 905-717-0334.
How to choose the right roofing company – flashings
In addition to the gutter edge flashing, your roof has flashings at many other critical points. These include fireplaces, the valleys in the roof, around skylights, around plumbing vents and anywhere roof and siding meet. Read more