Cleaning the gutters from clogging is a regular necessity, or it can be avoided with proper planning
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Cleaning gutters – it is a necessity, which, from time to time, facing every homeowner. But the regularity of the process can be significantly reduced by knowing a few simple facts:
- The geographical position. Basically, drainage systems become clogged with fallen leaves, twigs of trees and all sorts of debris from the roofs of the supply. Therefore, in a green and densely forested areas, this problem is more urgent.
- The diameter of the gutter gutter system. Pipes and gutters clogged with a smaller diameter is much easier and faster.
- The forms of drainage system. It is important that the outer edge of the trough was lower than internal, in the case of clogging the drain water will not overflow on the walls of the house.
- Availability of safety equipment, such as:
- Protective mesh gutter – made of rigid PVC, fixed in the gutter and facilitates minimal clogging, making it easy to clean
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- Protective grille for downpipes. Locked in a funnel system and does not allow large debris to get into the pipe and clog it.
- Special grooves, the grooves (the system of anti-sticking) on the inside of the gutter – reduce the area of contact with the garbage chute and surface water flow easier to wash it from clogged area
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The specialists of “Alta-profile” recommend drains with the following parameters: the trough diameter of 125 mm, pipe 95 mm, with a particular form gutters, ribs and mesh grid or lattice to the pipe.