The good and the bad things about using a gutter scoop

Cleaning the gutters twice a year is a mandatory job in home maintenance, because keeping gutters clean protects the base, siding, doors and windows. The gutter protectors protect the gutters and downspouts avoiding blocking, but do not completely avoid the potential risk. There are several options to clean the channels. It is advisable to start by removing the larger debris. A scoop of gutter is an option.

At US ROOFING Contractors located in Augusta-Georgia, we are specialists in roofs and gutters, that's why in this article we want to share with you the good and the bad of this practice

The good thing about using a scoop of gutter
A wide variety of scoops for gutters are available in the market and adapt to any gutter size. They are easy to handle, allowing you to remove small and large amounts of debris with a single movement. They are easy to clean and store. You can also choose to make one yourself and it is very economical from an empty plastic liquid soap container or any plastic container with a handle that you can cut and adapt to the size of your gutter.

The bad thing about using a scoop of gutter
The main disadvantage is that to do the cleaning you must go up and down the ladder to eliminate the remains and apart from that move the ladder along the gutter to collect the remains. The risk of this task is that you can cause damage if you support the ladder in the gutter, apart from the risks of a fall from the ladder.


Depending on your skills and needs, you may discover that it is best to hire the services of a professional for this task.

At US ROOFING Contractors Augusta-Georgia our commitment is to make you and your family feel safe! 

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