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What No One Tells You About Construction and Contractors

Welcome to my blog. My name is Belinda, and I recently built a house from the ground-up with my husband. Through building, we worked with a range of construction crews, contractors and specialists. I learned a lot along the way, but the experience would have been easier if I had known about some things up front. In this blog, I am going to help others who are starting the process of constructing a new home. In this blog, I plan to share all the things no one ever tells you about construction and contractors. I'm writing this from my custom home, and I couldn't be happier. Trust me, the whole process is worth it. Thanks for reading and happy building!

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Things Are About To Get Wet: Why You Need To Clean Your Gutters Before Rainy Season

Winter may be in full swing right now, but the rainy season will be here before you know it. If you live in the tropical region of Australia, now's the time to start weatherproofing your home. If you haven't scheduled an appointment to have your gutters cleaned yet, now's the time to take care of that. You might not realise this, but your gutters are the first line of defence when it comes to weatherproofing your home. If it's been a while since you had your gutters cleaned, they may be dirtier than you think. Unfortunately, too much dirt in your gutters can cause a variety of problems for you. Here are just three of the many reasons to have your gutters cleaned before the rainy season arrives. 

Prepare for Seasonal Rains

When you live in Australia, you know that you need to prepare for the rainy season. Those monsoonal rains can hit with a vengeance. When they do, you need to be ready to divert the flow of water. One of the easiest ways to do that is to clean the gutters. Gutter cleaning will remove the debris that can cause the downspouts to clog. Unfortunately, clogged downspouts increase the risk for flooding, which can damage your home. Gutter cleaning reduces the risk of seasonal flooding. 

Limit Nesting Areas for Pests

If you're tired of dealing with pests, now's the time to clean those dirty gutters. Pests are always on the lookout for a safe place to nest. In most cases, they prefer dark, out-of-the-way places where they can remain undisturbed. If you haven't cleaned your gutters in a while, there's a good chance that they've been invaded by pests. Some of those pests may include mosquitoes, possums and even snakes. To get rid of the pests on your property, you need to limit the available nesting spaces. An easy way to do that is to have your gutters cleaned at least twice a year. 

Reduce Allergens and Mould

If you've noticed that your allergies tend to get worse during the rainy season, your gutters may be part of the problem. You might not know this, but allergens can build up in the gutters, especially when they're not cleaned on a regular basis. Mould spores can also build up in dirty gutters. To reduce allergy symptoms and to protect your family from the dangers associated with mould spores, be sure to clean your gutters before the rainy season arrives. 

Reach out to a gutter cleaning service to learn more.