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Maintenance calendar

How Often Should You Clean Gutters, Windows and Roofs?

A simple exterior cleaning calendar for Bellingham and Whatcom County homes.

Short answer

How often you need gutter cleaning depends on the trees around your home and how much debris lands on your roof. [Client to add your recommended gutter cleaning frequency for Whatcom County homes, for example once or twice a year.] For windows, we recommend at least twice a year. For roofs, clean as soon as you see moss, and use moss prevention powder 1 to 2 times a year.

Your exterior cleaning schedule

Task How often Why
Window cleaning At least 2 times a year Clean windows look better and last longer
Gutter cleaning [frequency] Prevents overflows, leaks, ice dams and water damage
Roof soft wash When moss appears; lasts 3 to 5 years Visible moss is already damaging the roof
Roof moss prevention powder 1 to 2 times a year Helps keep moss from coming back

Spring gutter cleaning

[Client to add why and when spring gutter cleaning matters in Whatcom County.]

Fall and winter gutter cleaning

Clogged gutters in cold weather can cause ice dams, overflow onto siding and roof eaves, and erosion around your foundation. [Client to add your advice on timing a fall or winter gutter cleaning.]

Window cleaning in the winter

[Client to confirm: do you clean windows in winter? Add any advice about winter window cleaning here.]

Roof care through the wet months

Long wet months encourage moss, algae, mold and mildew on Pacific Northwest roofs. As a general rule, once you see moss beginning to grow, it is time to clean it. A soft wash kills growth at the roots, and moss prevention powder 1 to 2 times a year helps keep it from returning.

FAQ

Quick answers

We generally recommend at least twice a year.

We recommend it 1 to 2 times per year.

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