Gutter Cleaning and the 5 Signs that you are in Need!

By jonathan barrick | October 19, 2020 | Comments Off on Gutter Cleaning and the 5 Signs that you are in Need!

How do you feel about your home’s gutters? Most feel out of sight out of mind. However, clogged gutters can cause cracks, fissures and rot along the foundation of the house. Not to mention damage to your roof or interior water damage. That’s why it should be a standard maintenance item to have your gutters inspected and…

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Gutter Cleaning during Winter? Yes we can!

By jonathan barrick | February 3, 2018 | Comments Off on Gutter Cleaning during Winter? Yes we can!

We’ve all done it, forgot about something important until it was almost to late, or worse yet it was to late. Gutter Cleaning is often one of those tasks. Perhaps you haven’t thought about it until you notice a serious problem. Where here to help no matter what the situation. However, for effective and thorough cleaning,…

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The importance of keeping gutters clean!

By Anya Curry | June 13, 2016 | Comments Off on The importance of keeping gutters clean!
When it comes to keeping gutters clean and regular maintainence, the saying, ‘out of sight, out of mind’ is very relevant to majority of property owners. Can you remember the last time you had your gutters checked? If not, now might be the time to get them checked, either by yourself or a professional. Believe it or not, gutters play a big role in the structural integrity of your property. To avoid potential costly repairs, gutters should be cleaned once or twice a year, after the leaves fall and before spring rains. By keeping your gutters clean, it allows them to guide rainwater off your roof, down the downspout, and away from the house. If they become blocked or damaged, it can lead to potentially serious implications, such as structural damage to your property such as basement walls or foundation problems. Health issues can then happen when mold begins to grow in the damp structure. Any of these problems lead to far costlier repairs. The easiest and quickest way to check to see if your gutters are blocked is to go outside when it’s raining. Hopefully the water coming out the downspout. But is it dripping or running over the edge of the gutters, is it running down the side of the house? If so, there’s a good chance your gutters are blocked. The most common cause of blocked gutters is by debris; such as moss, leaves, or branches. The simple and easy fix is to remove it. This can be done by yourself. HOWEVER, you need the right tools and ladders. Ladder safety is a whole different topic. For this reason, most people hire a professional. The cost, compared to your time savings and the risk, is usually quite simple to appreciate. Another common problem is leaking gutter seams, this can be caused by debris getting caught in the seams, UV degradation, poor caulking, or workmanship. It’s very easy to tell if your seams are leaking, while its raining, go outside and look. (insert chuckle here) So there you have it, a quick and fairly easy fix and hopefully no more leaking gutters!

When it comes to keeping gutters clean and regular maintainence, the saying, ‘out of sight, out of mind’ is very relevant to majority of property owners. Can you remember the last time you had your gutters checked? If not, now might be the time to get them checked, either by yourself or a professional. Believe…

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How to fix an Ice Dam

By jonathan barrick | February 13, 2016 | Comments Off on How to fix an Ice Dam

So, you haven’t called anyone for gutter cleaning, but now you have an ice dam, what now? Climbing on the roof with snow or ice, makes a dangerous situation even worse. Don’t risk your personal injury if you’re not properly trained, call a professional! Professionals are skilled and insured to carefully handle this situation. The…

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Gutter cleaning required for a problem free winter.

By jonathan barrick | February 13, 2016 | Comments Off on Gutter cleaning required for a problem free winter.
So, you haven’t called anyone for gutter cleaning, but now you have an ice dam, what now? Climbing on the roof with snow or ice, makes a dangerous situation even worse. Don’t risk your personal injury if you’re not properly trained, call a professional! Professionals are skilled and insured to carefully handle this situation. The solutions can range from simple methods of using snow rakes to remove the snow to high end methods of using pressurized steam to safely melt the snow and ice. h2oTEKS provide skilled professional services for residential gutter cleaning. PLEASE DO NOT EVER TRY TO FIX THIS PROBLEM WITH WELL INTENDED HOME REMODIES. Bad examples form other homeowners have been to us a hammer or pick ax to break it up, using a torch of any kind, or using hot water or a pressure washer. These methods will lead to disaster and even more damage. We will let you use your own imagination on how bad these methods can be. Even a simple method of throwing salt on the roof can lead to unintended damage to the house and landscaping. The best thing, is always preventative maintenance. This includes making sure your home is properly insulated and ventilated, this is the best course of action as it is fixing the root problem. Perhaps you choose a different method, treating the symptoms not the cause, by adding heating strips or cables to the lower 3′ of your roof. But, if it’s to late for the that, and you’re not going to call a professional, there are a few things you could do at your own risk. Although it unadvisable to be on a ladder or the roof in the snow, the following can be done from the ground or upstairs windows, at your own risk. The first option, purchase a snow rake and extension pole, this allows you to safely work from the ground, removing the buildup of snow. The second option, if ice is already underneath the snow, use sand as a safe melting agent. Unlike salt, which could in excess hurt landscaping in the run off, sand can just disappear in the spring. To your surprise, even on a cloudy day, sand can soak up a lot of heat, melting away snow or ice. just don’t forget to have the gutters cleaned in the spring of remain sand deposit. You only need to melt enough to expose the shingles, once they are exposed they will heat up on their own and melt the rest. Important tips for any method: Always start at the bottom and work your way up. If you start from the top down, you will either end up with a giant pile up snow coming down in your face, or worse yet, you will melt the top but it will not have free access to the gutters and can refreeze creating a new ice and potential leak in your home. What if you already have an ice dam and it is leaking in your house? This Old House suggests, cool the attic by venting in cold air as fast as possible. The leak will stop once it freezes up. You can then go about trying to remove the ice dam or wait for the professional to arrive. h2oTEKS Ltd is happy to provide 20 years worth of experience, specializing in window cleaning, pressure washing, and gutter cleaning. We are not an all purpose cleaning or handy man company. What we do is all that we do, making us great at it! Were a small family owned/operated business that has given positive results to thousands of homes and businesses. Rest assured, if its gutter cleaning, window cleaning, or pressure washing; from the South Hills or Peters Township area of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania up to Wexford, you will have a hard time finding someone else that you will be more satisfied with. We can be conveniently contacted by the following methods

Why is gutter cleaning something we’re talking about again in the middle of winter? It’s because now is the time that neglected gutters are going to cause you the worst problems. Your gutters, or the need for gutter cleaning, may not be something you may not pay attention to much, but they provide a important…

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Pittsburgh Gutter Cleaning.

By jonathan barrick | January 18, 2016 | Comments Off on Pittsburgh Gutter Cleaning.

Pittsburgh Gutter Cleaning…Hopefully it’s not too late!!! Well the cold weather has finally come to Pittsburgh. Why is gutter cleaning so important, especially before winter? The following diagram, as found from Owens-Corning, shows how clogged gutters contribute to ice dams and the result damage that follows. This is an easily preventable problem. First keep the…

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Gutter Cleaning – Why you need it!

By jonathan barrick | October 26, 2015 | Comments Off on Gutter Cleaning – Why you need it!

Cleaning gutters is a nasty chore that usually gets put off for days, weeks, months, and years. You might rather watch the game, dont feel like getting up on the ladder, or maybe you don’t have the right ladder, or even a safe one. Forgetting or refusing to maintain your gutters properly will eventually cause a gutter clog and result in gutter…

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What is gutter washing or a gutter scrub?

By jonathan barrick | April 16, 2015 | Comments Off on What is gutter washing or a gutter scrub?
Residential gutter cleaning is a vital maintenance tool to preserve the value of your home and keep it running smoothly. If you’ve noticed debris in your gutters, it’s time to pick up the phone. In doing so, you’ll be saving your home from unnecessary damage.

Gutters. There important to the house or building to get water of the roof and away from the house. But while they do there job they get dirty. We all know they can become full of leaves or other debris. But how do you clean the face of the gutter? Those black marks can be…

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Which contractor should I hire for a job?

By jonathan barrick | January 24, 2015 | Comments Off on Which contractor should I hire for a job?
h2oTEKS Ltd is a family owned and operated business. With 20 years of experience, whatever your window cleaning or pressure washing need is, we can handle it with great skill. Providing residential services to the Greater Pittsburgh (South Hills, PA) area, and commercial services, in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. We provide both specialized and personal services.

Which contractor should I hire for a job? That’s an important question. Not only will choosing the right contractor effect how satisfied you may end up being on the job, but choosing the wrong one could end up costing you lots of money. To be honest, when hiring a window cleaner, you’re hiring a skilled…

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