Yeah I imagine it's pretty heavy. I'm already pretty much limited mobility I don't need any more. I only go out maybe twice a month. When Social Security comes in and when Food stamps come in so I can get food in the house. Both times I have to take a cab. So I'd rather not take any chances with icy conditions. Not even around my own home. Nick *my son* does most of the shoveling. I do a little while I can. But when the wind chills are negative number that sends my asthma into overdrive and I just can't take the chance.
Okay, you don't want to go outside, but if you can, do ask Nick if he wouldn't mind taking a hammer (and a hard hat) and knocking those things down before the weight pulls off your troughs or damages them to the point where the gutters split even more and can't funnel rain away from the eaves. Roof, soffit and fascia repairs can be costly.
Sadly I have neither of those objects. And this is going to sound incredibly heinous... but the house isn't mine, we just rent. It would be the owner's responsibility to fix any damages. *god that sounds hateful* I'm not really sure Nick could even handle doing something like that as he's special needs. He has limited cognitive abilities. Knowing where to hit and getting out of the way may not be something he's capable of understanding.
It doesn't sound hateful at all, but it still doesn't resolve the issue. If you mention to your property manager/landlord that you haven't got the tools or physical strength to knock those things down, but they need to be looked after before he has more expensive repairs on his hands, and follow it up with an email/letter, then you've put the ball in his court. It means you won't have been negligent, and there is no claim against your security deposit. Just keep a record of when you spoke with him and what you said.
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Nick *my son* does most of the shoveling. I do a little while I can. But when the wind chills are negative number that sends my asthma into overdrive and I just can't take the chance.
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Okay, you don't want to go outside, but if you can, do ask Nick if he wouldn't mind taking a hammer (and a hard hat) and knocking those things down before the weight pulls off your troughs or damages them to the point where the gutters split even more and can't funnel rain away from the eaves. Roof, soffit and fascia repairs can be costly.
:-)
Good luck and stay warm. ♥
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I'm not really sure Nick could even handle doing something like that as he's special needs. He has limited cognitive abilities. Knowing where to hit and getting out of the way may not be something he's capable of understanding.
Thanks for the wishes though.
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Cheers.
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