cleaning fascia and gutters on two storied house.

studdlymurphy

Hi, looking at using a telescopic brush with water supply and go around it all scrubbing. Anybody know where I'll get one at reasonable money?
Probably want 15 or 20 feet length.
Searched on eBay but looking at near 300 Euro.
Any ideas or better method?
Thanks

looksee

Employ a guy with a ladder who doesn't use a power hose on your gutters.

studdlymurphy

looksee wrote:

Employ a guy with a ladder who doesn't use a power hose on your gutters.

Would I not buy the equipment I want for the same price?

Sleeper12

studdlymurphy wrote:

Would I not buy the equipment I want for the same price?

The guy with the lads can clean the inside and gutted too

Phoebas

Sleeper12 wrote: »

The guy with the lads can clean the inside and gutted too

But this is the DIY forum

studdlymurphy

Phoebas wrote:

But this is the DIY forum

LOL these lads must have too much money or not enough time.
Sure I would be as well getting the fitting for hosing out the gutters too. the kind of u-bend type fitting.

jack of all

I think a better bet (if you don't already have them) is to spend the money on a good quality extending ladder and wall stand-off. Then you can safely clean your gutters, fascia, windows etc, paint and maintain whatever needs doing on your house into the future.

studdlymurphy

jack of all wrote:

I think a better bet (if you don't already have them) is to spend the money on a good quality extending ladder and wall stand-off. Then you can safely clean your gutters, fascia, windows etc, paint and maintain whatever needs doing on your house into the future.

I have a ladder that can reach, just want to be able to do it from the ground as it's safer and less up and down the ladder so quicker. There are three houses 1 bungalow and 2 x 2 story houses. The bungalow is easy but the other two are the problem.

BrokenArrows

I still think a ladder is an easier option.
Holding a 2 story hose full of water above your head will not be easy. Probably very heavy.

And your kinda just guessing that your clearing it out as you cant see it.

Better to get up there and see whats there and take it out rather than power hose it and have all the gunk land wherever it wants.

dodzy

Impossible to do a proper job on this from the ground. Get the ladder & stand-off.

jack of all

dodzy wrote: »

Impossible to do a proper job on this from the ground. Get the ladder & stand-off.

Another major plus is that it allows you to inspect and spot any potential problems, meaning you can carry out timely repairs saving you money in the long run.

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dodzy wrote: »

Impossible to do a proper job on this from the ground. Get the ladder & stand-off.

There's lots of equipment available to do if from the ground these days for 2-storeys and higher, and it does an easily good enough job, because they are going to have to be cleaned again anyway the next time. Much better than some DIYer taking the chance on being a paraplegic, or running the risk of a massive claim against them if a workman falls.

dodzy

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There's lots of equipment available to do if from the ground these days for 2-storeys and higher, and it does an easily good enough job, because they are going to have to be cleaned again anyway the next time. Much better than some DIYer taking the chance on being a paraplegic, or running the risk of a massive claim against them if a workman falls.

Impossible to do this job properly from the ground. Get the ladder and stand-off.

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dodzy wrote: »

Impossible to do this job properly from the ground

rubbish, not if you have the right gear.

GB FAN GALWAY 30

Just a tip for anyone looking to leave PVC fascia gleaming. Get a small spray can that's used for weed killing etc. Fill it with a mix of 3 parts water and one part domestos/parazone. Spray the fascia board generously and leave to do its work. Wait for the rain and watch for great results. Any stubborn spots remaining can be wiped off after.

dodzy

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rubbish, not if you have the right gear.

What exactly is the 'right gear' comprised of?