M.A. Cross Plumbing Reduces Danger of Injury with Leafless Gutter Guards

Millions of people attempt the annual cleaning of the gutters on their own each year. Far from a routine job, the task is one that can be extremely dangerous and sends many people to emergency rooms with broken bones. It’s an unnecessary risk that M.A. Cross Plumbing can mitigate with leafless gutter guards.

Falls from roofs and ladders are the most common causes of injuries, disablement, and death. Ladders can be unstable or in ill repair, many people are afraid of heights, and those not accustomed to working at heights may experience dizziness or vertigo.

Cleaning gutters can also pose a significant risk due to what individuals may come in contact with while performing the task. Gutters are a breeding ground for mold and bacteria, and can foster insects, bird droppings, and leavings from small wildlife that may pass across a roof. There’s much more in gutters than just leaves.

M.A. Cross Plumbing is a specialist in the installation of leafless gutter guards. The attachments can be affixed to new gutters at the time of installation or to existing gutter systems. Mesh guards are available that enables rainwater to flow in, while keeping leaves, sticks, and other debris from entering. There are also solid gutter guards that allow rainwater to enter utilizing a specialized design.

Gutter guards help mitigate blockages that can force water under the eaves and result in damage to roofs that compromises the integrity of structures. They can provide a limited means of protection against burning embers should a forest fire erupt and the guards are also effective in extending the life of gutters.

While no system will provide magical protection in which no debris will ever enter the gutters, mesh and solid gutter guards offered by M.A. Cross Plumbing will significantly reduce the frequency with which gutters need to be cleaned. They decrease the amount of debris that will enter, thereby reducing the time that individuals must spend on a ladder cleaning.

Michael Cross is able to assist you with products and solutions that best fit your needs. We are fully qualified trades people and we are here to offer you sustainable solutions while delivering quality workmanship and expert advice. We’ve been a member of the Master Plumbers Association for more than 30 years. We were sponsors of the first Sustainable House Brisbane built at Seventeen Mile Rocks in 2007.