nomad97
Resident Geek
I have a small problem with my rain gutters - they are blocked by the leaves falling from my neighbours trees. The leaves are so numerous and compact that they block the downpipes and gutters. During a typical downpour or thunderstorm water cascades over the gutters like a waterfall. In fact, the gutters are of no use at all.
The gutters are approximately 15 meters in length and, by contorting myself a bit like Harry Houdini, I managed to clean out a dustbin full load of leaves in about 2 hours. It is not easy work because it is at height and there is a fence and other obstructions in the way. I would guess that this jobs needs doing at least 2 or 3 times a year. Short of chopping down my neighbours trees, how can I prevent the gutters getting clogged each year? Can anyone recommend a way or a method to stop the leaves collecting in the space between the gutter and the roof tiles?
The gutters are approximately 15 meters in length and, by contorting myself a bit like Harry Houdini, I managed to clean out a dustbin full load of leaves in about 2 hours. It is not easy work because it is at height and there is a fence and other obstructions in the way. I would guess that this jobs needs doing at least 2 or 3 times a year. Short of chopping down my neighbours trees, how can I prevent the gutters getting clogged each year? Can anyone recommend a way or a method to stop the leaves collecting in the space between the gutter and the roof tiles?