gutter and roof-moss month
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September is the window. The first sustained rain usually arrives in October, and a gutter packed with fir needles sends water behind the fascia and down the foundation instead of the downspout. Clear gutters and blow needles off the roof now, while it is dry. For moss, scrape with a stiff brush or putty knife; never pressure-wash shingles, and skip zinc strips, which are toxic to fish downstream. Trim overhanging branches so the roof dries. Anything above one story, hire a licensed roofer rather than climbing. Oregon State University moss guide
That's the week. Two things make this better fast: reply with anything you want tracked in Bellevue, and if a neighbor would read it, forward it. Next Thursday: the BelRed permits worth watching, and the King County property-tax deadline with how to appeal an assessment.
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