Clogged gutters are not just an eyesore but can also cause significant damage to your home if left unattended. Water damage from clogged gutters can cause structural damage to your home, health hazards for your family, and costly repairs. In this post, we will discuss the different ways that clogged…
Winter is a season that is particularly hard on the roof, especially if you live in a colder climate. Snow and ice cause sneaky water damage as they melt and soak under the shingles or between seams on metal roofing. While gutter guards prevent damage during summer rainstorms, they can…
Your gutters are designed to protect your home in the first place, but they don’t always work as designed. The gutter is supposed to capture water that is running down your room and direct it to a downspout. This keeps it from simply dripping off the roof’s edge, landing in…
Gutters are a bit of an unsung exterior hero that many property owners take for granted. When they’re working well, they’re safely discharging roof water runoff away from the property foundation. But when they’re full of debris and roof runoff can’t freely flow to downspouts, then they can present a…
Chances are every fall you’re busting the rake out of the storage shed and raking up leaves as they fall from the trees. And while leaves that fall onto your lawn can be fairly easily raked, bagged and put out on the curb, leaves are likely to fall in other…
A property’s gutter system is one of the most taken-for-granted exterior components. Property owners expect the system to capture roof runoff water effectively, with gutters taking said water to the downspouts where it can be safely discharged away from the foundation. A properly functioning gutter system helps properties avoid foundation…
It depends. On paper, when they’re maintained and properly cared for, rain gutters can last for at least 20 years. But in addition to proper care and maintenance, there are other factors that play a role in gutter longevity. One is the gutter material. Vinyl, for instance, is a less…
Many property owners are under the assumption that they’ll only need to worry about their gutters during the spring, summer and fall months. After all, that’s the only time it’s going to rain, right? While that may be true as it pertains to rain, winters present new elements that gutters…
Gutters play a key role in protecting the siding and foundation of your home. The gutters help to collect water as it falls from the roof and transports the water to a downspout, where it can be discarded away from your home. This keeps excess water away from the foundation and…
Gutters play an irreplaceable role in maintaining your home’s excellent condition all year long. By diverting excess water away from your home, gutters work to protect a number of your home’s crucial structural elements, such as landscaping and hardscaping. Gutters are instrumental in protecting your home’s foundation, preventing flooding and…