For many homeowners, cleaning gutters is an important part of maintaining the curb appeal and functionality of their homes. This is especially true during the fall months when leaves are steadily dropping onto their roofs and into the gutters.
What makes this home maintenance chore different from regular maintenance tasks, however, is the potential risk of serious injury. Cleaning gutters requires climbing a ladder, sometimes to rather scary heights, although you don’t have to be very high off the ground to risk falling from a ladder. Before you think that this would never happen to you, it’s important to realize that ladder accidents can be caused by several different reasons, including:
1. Older ladders that become weak and unstable
2. Contact with electrical wiring
3. Snagging clothing on the roof or ladder
4. Uneven ground below the ladder
Regardless of the cause, ladder accidents can lead to severe injury. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 500,000 people are treated every year for ladder-related accidents. Out of that number, 300 of those accidents are fatal. While cleaning your gutters may seem important, falling from a ladder is just not worth the risk.
At Exterior Source, we advocate for a solution that not only removes ladders from the equation but also improves the curb appeal and overall look of your home. We offer the perfect combination of performance and protection with RainPro seamless gutters and MicroGuard gutter screens.
Crafted from heavy-duty aluminum and custom-fit to your home, RainPro gutters deliver a sleek, seamless design that eliminates the weak points where leaks often start. Their larger capacity helps channel rainwater efficiently away from your home—even during the heaviest storms.
For added protection, MicroGuard gutter screens feature precision-engineered perforations that block leaves, twigs, and other debris while allowing water to flow freely. The result? A clog-free system that keeps your roof, siding, and foundation safe from water damage year-round.