Mesh guards are lifesavers for sure, but yeah, they're not totally foolproof. I've found a quick routine helps a ton: after big storms or windy days, grab a ladder and take a peek—doesn't have to be a full clean every time, just a quick check. If you spot buildup, give it a quick brush-off or hose-down. Takes like 5 minutes tops and beats dealing with overflowing gutters later... trust me on that one, learned the hard way!
Takes like 5 minutes tops and beats dealing with overflowing gutters later... trust me on that one, learned the hard way!
Yeah, mesh guards definitely help, but like you said they're not perfect. I usually just set a reminder for spring and fall—twice a year seems enough for me. But your quick-check idea after storms is smart...probably should start doing that too.
Twice a year is usually fine, but honestly, it depends a lot on your surroundings. If you've got trees hanging right over your roof, you might wanna bump that up a bit. I've seen gutters packed solid with leaves and twigs just weeks after cleaning—nature's got jokes, I swear. Mesh guards help, but they're not foolproof. Quick checks after storms are definitely smart; saves you from surprise waterfalls down the siding later... learned that lesson myself more times than I'd like to admit.
- Twice a year sounds good, but honestly I'm still figuring it out—first-time homeowner struggles, haha.
- Mesh guards seemed like a lifesaver until I saw birds pulling twigs outta mine for nesting material...
- Speaking of surprises, anyone ever found something weird up there?
Twice a year is usually fine, but honestly, it depends on your trees and weather. If you've got pine needles or heavy leaf fall, you might need to bump it up to three or four times. Mesh guards can help, but they're not foolproof—birds are crafty little things. I've found everything from tennis balls to an old frisbee stuck up there... even once pulled out a kid's action figure that looked like it'd been through a war zone. Always something unexpected waiting in those gutters...
