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Gutter Cleaning Wentworth-Nord
Wentworth-Nord: snow guards and gutters, a team effort
On the steep roofs of the area's cottages and houses, snow and water come down fast. The snow guard and the gutter each have their role.
- Complete maintenance: roof blown off, gutters emptied by hand, downspouts cleared
- Included at no charge: fasteners, up to 2 joints and 10 hangers
- Proof: before/after photos and report
- Quote: online, no visit
What the construction bylaw says
Wentworth-Nord's construction bylaw 2017-499 requires snow guards on main buildings with a roof pitch over 12/12, except those covered with asphalt shingles. The goal: keep snow and ice from falling in one block. The bylaw contains no provision on gutters. General good practices.
Why the two go together
- The snow guard holds the snow on the roof and lets it melt gradually.
- The gutter takes the meltwater, little by little, instead of an avalanche that tears it off.
- If the gutter is full, the meltwater refreezes in place: icicles, ice dams, straining hangers.
- Without snow guards on a very steep roof, snow sliding off all at once can bend or carry away a section.
Our part
Installing snow guards is a roofer's job. Ours is making sure the gutter is ready to take the water: emptied by hand before the frost, downspouts cleared, up to 2 joints and 10 hangers included, before/after photos. In spring, a check lets us spot the sections moved by the snow.
Municipal bylaws
Gutters: what the bylaw says in Wentworth-Nord
We haven't verified the official text for Wentworth-Nord yet. Here are the rules found in the vast majority of municipalities in the Laurentians and Lanaudière:
- Never connect a downspout to the foundation drain (weeping tile) or to the sewer: it is prohibited in most municipalities in Quebec.
- Release the water on the surface, onto a permeable area (lawn, flower bed), away from the foundation. Required distances generally range from 1 m to 2 m, and 1.5 m is the most common.
- Don't direct water toward the street, the driveway, the sidewalk or the neighbouring lot (Civil Code of Québec, art. 983).
Before any work, confirm the rule with the Wentworth-Nord urban planning department. During our inspection, we flag any downspout connected to the drain or emptying too close to the foundation.
This summary is provided for information only: only the municipality's official text is authoritative. Compare with other towns →
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Coming soon in Wentworth-Nord (not offered yet): window cleaning · soft washing of siding and roofs
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