The goal of gutters is to divert the flow of water efficiently. Over time with the build-up of leaves and other debris, the efficiency of the flow of water by creating blockages in the gutters and downspouts. Not only does this cause overflowing gutters, it poses large problems in the wintertime; blockages cause standingwater which leads to freezing water in the eavestrough system. This causes the gutters to crack and break leading to costly repairs.
Often times, gutters will have to be emptied on an annual basis, at times once in the spring and once in the fall. Regular gutter cleaning to remove debris can alleviate costly repairs from the risk of standing or overflowing water.
Over time, the exterior of gutters will begin to accumulate dirt, grime, and mould. With the constant accumulation of condensation on the exterior of the eavestroughs, dirt accumulation is extreme. An annual exterior cleaning is able to improve the curb appeal of the home, and reduce the spread of mould.
Having professionally cleaned windows actually can get you a substantial return on your investment. In fact, a survey of real estate agents published in "Money Magazine" found that of all of the different changes you could make to a home going up for sale - from repairing electrical or plumbing issues to upgrading the kitchen - cleaning the windows actually gave you the best ROI. How much? They estimated you would make a 768% return on your investment. that means for every $100 you spend on window cleaning, real estate agents estimate you'll increase the value of your home's selling price by $768. Imagine if the stock market were that much of a for sure thing!
Siding on the home should be cleaned every couple of years. The cleaning of the siding helps prevent the spread of mould and mildew from the exterior of the home to the insulation. It is imperative if the siding is being pressure washed that it is done from the top-down on the home. This prevents the water from penetrating through the slats of the siding causing water damage in the insulation of your home.
Cleaning windows by hand, while time-consuming, is the proper way to do it. By cleaning windows through pressure washing, it puts the integrity of the windows at risk. Modern windows are made with two panes of glass with a vapour barrier in between the panes of glass. By cleaning the windows with a pressure washerm you run a high risk of breaking the seal, and the barrier between the two panes of glass. This will cause a build-up of condensation between the windows and render them ineffective at retaining heat in the winter and cold in the summer. This will lead to expensive replacements and high-energy costs. Not to mention that remaining water will dry on the window and leave spots.