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Every handful of moss that leaves a roof has to go somewhere, and without care it all falls into the gutters. A Porthcawl house with a long gutter run along the seafront or a low pitched extension can fill quickly. Here is what we do with the gutters during moss removal and what we look for afterwards.
What falls into the gutter
Moss, grit, and loose granules from concrete tiles all drop straight down. Add the leaves and seed pods that collect in any gutter and it can set into a dense, heavy mat. We expect the gutters to be fuller after clearing, not emptier, which is why they are done as part of the same visit and not left. Seaside gutters collect wind-blown sand and grit as well, so a long run along the seafront can hold more than a sheltered one inland.
How we clear them
We clear gutters by hand, working along the run and bagging what comes out rather than flushing it into the downpipes, where it would block them. Once the run is empty we check that water moves towards the outlet. Gutters on exposed seafront terraces get extra attention because wind-blown debris and sand collect in them.
- Debris lifted out by hand and bagged
- Outlets and downpipes checked for blockages
- Fall along the gutter run looked at
- Joints and brackets examined for movement
What blocked gutters were doing to the roof
A gutter packed with moss holds water, and that water backs up into the fascia and under the bottom row of tiles. Over a winter it can rot the fascia and soak the rafter ends. Frost then expands any standing water. We look for staining, rot and sagging once the gutter is empty. In winter a blocked gutter can also freeze and pull away from its brackets, so the damage is not only to the fascia.
Faults the clear-out shows up
Once a gutter is clean, problems that were hidden become visible: sagging runs, loose brackets, cracked joints, and corners that overflow. In holiday-let properties that stand empty over winter we often find these. We explain what is needed, whether a re-fix, a new section or a full replacement, and leave the decision to you.
Keeping the gutters clear afterwards
Moss regrowth, especially under trees towards Pyle and Cornelly, can send more debris into the gutter within a season or two. Gutter guards help in some cases, but not all. We suggest a sensible recheck interval for your house and tell you straight if gutter work looks necessary sooner than the roof. Holiday lets are worth a check between bookings, since an overflowing gutter during a stay is hard to explain.
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Common Questions
Do you clear the gutters as part of moss removal?
Yes. Clearing moss without the gutters would just move it to the eaves. We empty the gutters, check the outlets and downpipes, and tell you about any damage we find along the way.
Can moss clearing damage my gutters?
It should not. We take care when working near the eaves and clear by hand. If a gutter is already old, brittle or loose, we will tell you before work starts so there are no surprises.
Should I get the gutters done before the moss?
They are best done together. If the gutters are cleared first, the moss falls into them again as soon as the roof is cleared. Doing both in one visit means the job is finished in one go.
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