Not only is cleaning gutters an inconvenience, but blocked gutters can prevent water flowing into downpipes, causing eaves to flood and extensive damage to the home.
Gutters full of leaves and debris:
are a significant fire risk
contaminate rainwater on the way to a storage tank
are a breeding ground for disease carrying mosquitoes
When roof gutters are blocked with leaves and debris, they simply do not drain out and dry out after rain, especially during low evaporation periods. This results in ponding of warmish water, causing vegetation and animal matter to rot - a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes! It also provides a food chain that sustains other insects such as spiders and skinks and attracts birds and other pests. As a result coliforms from rotting animal matter and bird droppings are often found in abundance in blocked gutters.
When gutters are blocked, they simply do not drain out and dry out after rain
Rotting leaves make rainwater stored in tanks putrid. By removing leaves at the roof, Blue Mountain Mesh™ will help optimise water quality.
Trees can actually sprout in gutters - a build up of debris provides fertile ground!
