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FAQ's
How do you clean gutters and
will you clean up the mess?
We have several
methods depending on how far the
roofing overhangs the gutters
and the type of debris in the
gutters. One method is to use a
gutter tool that attaches to the
end of a pole so we can pull the
debris to us and remove it by
hand. Some times we use a blower
to clear debris out of the
gutters. We are careful to
prevent debris from going into
your downspouts and drains. We
will clean up the mess.
What do you think of Gutter
Protection Systems?
Gutter Protection Systems- We clean
lots of gutters with Gutter
Protection Systems built into them.
Many companies sell products that
they promise will eliminate gutter
cleaning. We don't believe any of
them. The best products help reduce
maintenance. There are not any
gutter products that do not require
maintenance. Many of these products
are sold by presentation with a fair
amount of drama and comparable cost
to Granite Countertops. We hear from
many customers who thought they
would never have to clean their
gutters again. When their gutters
start running over they call the
vender they purchased from and find
out that the contract they signed
requires them to keep the "Gutter
Protection" clean, but they don't
need to clean their gutters. We
service all brands of Gutter
Protection.
Do you pressure wash roofs?
Yes we actually
do, and we recommend it when
their is moss build up or pigeon
fecies is present. The pigeon
fecies is an attractant to other
pigeons.
Why should I have my gutters
cleaned?
Gutters need to
be cleaned regularly in order to
prevent the debris from blocking
the flow of water. Clogged
gutters are often the cause of
water damage that can run up
high repair bills or remain
unnoticed until an inspector
finds the damage and adds a
complication to the sale of your
home.
Can you keep the birds from
nesting in the vent holes
under my eaves?
Yes. PIgeons are
notorious for getting through the
screen that your builder installed
to keep birds out of your vent
holes. We cut one quarter inch
galvanized steel mesh into strips
and staple it to the outside of your
vent holes. We have never had any
birds able to get through this
heavier material.
Will it harm my roof if
someone walks on it?
Some roofing
materials are more fragile than
others and we are very familiar
with the different types of
material and proper methods for
walking on them. The real answer
to this is that allowing debris
and moss to accumulate on your
roof does much more damage than
carefully walking on the roof to
maintain it. We will certainly
access your roof and determine
if it is able to sustain our
walking on it.
How do you keep from falling
off the roof?
We start out by
hiring people with a natural
talent toward clambering on
uneven surfaces and a high level
of agility. rock climbers,
mountaineers, outdoor
enthusiasts. We hired
GRAVITEC to train and
supply our technicians in the
use of fall protection equipment
(ropes and harnesses). We also
use high quality ladders (Little
Giant Ladder Systems)
with
leg levelers and stabilizer
bars. We use Korkers ® brand
safety sandals for traction on
slippery roofs. We train our
people to think creatively and
look for the safest way to
accomplish a job. We allow our
technicians to walk away from
work if they cannot figure out a
safe way to get the work done.
My windows
have a foggy look to them.
Can you fix this?
Unfortunately this is a problem
with the seals in your windows
and either the Glass or the Sash
will need to be replaced.
The last
time I had my windows
professionally cleaned, They
still had what looked like a
haze on them. What is this
and can it be taken off?
I can only guess as to your
problem. I would say you have a
build up from the elements of the
environment and it's called
Type 1 Corrosion. This may be caused
by Sprinklers, Acid Rain, roof
shingles run off, not cleaning them
often enough, road film and several
other things. I also see this on
many Old Historic Homes with poured
glass. Also, Screens are a windows
Worst Enemy if not cleaned
regularly. If you add Sprinklers
spraying on Dirty Screens then onto
the windows, You have a recipe for a
problem. In most cases, I Can Remove
these stains. While in some cases,
the stains will not completely come
off with the first cleaning. This is
also costly to clean off depending
on the severity of the stains.
What do you
use to clean windows?
All of my cleaning supplies are
Biodegradable, Environmentally
Friendly and will not harm People,
Plants, or Pets. Whether I'm
cleaning your windows, or cleaning
your siding and gutters, There is
nothing used that will harm
anything.
What do you recommend for me to
use between cleanings?
I tell people to use the best
cleaner they can find with a good
quality lint free rag. I
can't say one is better than the
other but, there are some. I don't
recommend buying off brands or
generic brands as they seem to
streak more and most times aren't
going to clean things like, hand
prints, pet nose prints, food
particles, and others.
I saw a window
cleaner cleaning the windows at
my local grocery store the other
day and he was using paper
towels to dry the bottom of the
window. What brand paper towel
do you recommend?
Well, let me put it to you like
this. If you have a "Window Cleaner"
who uses paper towels, You don't
have a Professional Window Cleaner.
Real "Professional Window Cleaners"
will use a lint free 100% cotton
towel or something similar. They
will towel All Edges, not just the
bottom. There are Many so called
professional Window Cleaners out
there who do a horrible job. Just
look at many of your major grocery
chains and gas stations. There are
some companies out there who only do
commercial windows and they
strive to do good work and take
pride in that work. And it shows. So
I don't recommend using paper towels
for any window cleaning other than
touch ups here and there.
How do you
clean gutters and siding?
Most cases I use a
Low Pressure Wash with a mild
detergent. Some areas like around
windows, light fixtures and other
places where I feel may be a chance
of water seeping in to the home, I
use a mild detergent with a brush. I
have special extension poles to
reach those hard to get to areas.
But sometimes everything has to be
hand washed due to the condition of
the paint.
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