OK, so we might not have to do much to prepare for snow up here in the sunny North Island BUT ... we still need to ensure we are looking after our properties over the wetter winter months. So, how do we do that? There are two areas you should be focusing on over the next few months.
Let's start with those Gutters - now's the time to do a health check. Look for any cracks or disconnected pipes and ensure the exterior is strong and flowing. If there are any blockages these will show as the rain comes. Sometimes you can't always see these blockages but a quick check of the guttering bays will give you an indication of the health of your spouting. If they are full of leaves and debris, now's the time to clear these and consider applying a treatment to ensure moss and mould do not build up, especially if you are on tank water, you want to ensure the path is nice and clear! Blocked gutters are a recipe for disaster in terms of overflowing which can damage your gutters, spouting and cladding as well as potential pooling water in your garden which can turn stagnant ... yuk!
Now for treatments - believe it or not, now is the best time of the year to treat around your property as this when moss, mould and lichen are most active. We advise cleaning any troublesome areas with low pressure water blasting followed by an applied treatment of moss and mould killer which will prevent this from regrowing. A lot of areas will require a second treatment in about 6 months after the first treatment to ensure the moss and mould do not get a chance to retaliate! I'm sorry to tell you, this is going to be an ongoing battle against the green and black army! Here in New Zealand we have the perfect climate for growth of all kinds. Our wet and warm conditions are moss, mould and lichen's idea of a dream home, make sure you don't let them settle in to yours!
Feel free to call the team at Smartwash at any time if you have any questions about how best to tackle your properties winter worries!
- Gutters and Spouting
- Moss, Mould, Lichen Treatments
Let's start with those Gutters - now's the time to do a health check. Look for any cracks or disconnected pipes and ensure the exterior is strong and flowing. If there are any blockages these will show as the rain comes. Sometimes you can't always see these blockages but a quick check of the guttering bays will give you an indication of the health of your spouting. If they are full of leaves and debris, now's the time to clear these and consider applying a treatment to ensure moss and mould do not build up, especially if you are on tank water, you want to ensure the path is nice and clear! Blocked gutters are a recipe for disaster in terms of overflowing which can damage your gutters, spouting and cladding as well as potential pooling water in your garden which can turn stagnant ... yuk!
Now for treatments - believe it or not, now is the best time of the year to treat around your property as this when moss, mould and lichen are most active. We advise cleaning any troublesome areas with low pressure water blasting followed by an applied treatment of moss and mould killer which will prevent this from regrowing. A lot of areas will require a second treatment in about 6 months after the first treatment to ensure the moss and mould do not get a chance to retaliate! I'm sorry to tell you, this is going to be an ongoing battle against the green and black army! Here in New Zealand we have the perfect climate for growth of all kinds. Our wet and warm conditions are moss, mould and lichen's idea of a dream home, make sure you don't let them settle in to yours!
Feel free to call the team at Smartwash at any time if you have any questions about how best to tackle your properties winter worries!
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