Preventing Roof Leaks

The roof protects your home from the outside coming in. When it springs a leak, it can be difficult to find, since water often travels away from where the trouble first started. A roof leak can take anywhere from six… Read More »

Why Gutter Protection is Important

Gutters need to be clear of debris to allow rainwater to flow freely through the gutter system. While it might be a pain to clean your gutters the recommended twice a year, it’s probably more of a pain to have… Read More »

Leaking Gutter Corners

Homeowners examine gutter seams for wear and tear, but forget about the corners. It’s especially important for those who have seamless aluminum gutters to check the corners, since this is the only place where leaks will occur. Here are some… Read More »

New Year Resolutions for Your Gutters

Now that it’s a new year, why should you have all the fun? Improve the performance and longevity of your gutter system with these New Year’s resolutions for your gutters. Clean Gutters Regularly When was the last time you cleaned… Read More »

Curb Appeal during the Winter Months

Rethinking your home’s exterior during the winter months can greatly improve your curb appeal. Combat typical seasonal perceptions of grey and drab with splashes of colour, a touch of whimsy or strategic lighting choices. While it might seem easier to… Read More »

Holiday Decorating Tips with Children and Pets in Mind

While the holidays should be a time of joy, they can also pose dangers for young children and pets. The beautifully decorated Christmas tree with dangling ornaments and strings of colored lights; festive poinsettias and scented candles; bowls of Christmas… Read More »

Gutters and Christmas Lights

One of the quickest ways to get your home in the mood for the holidays is Christmas lights. Use these tips to safely hang holiday lights from your gutter system this year. Before You Begin Play it safe – check… Read More »

Holiday Home Exterior Decorating Ideas

It’s December and it seems that everywhere you look, you see Christmas. There are sparkly lights, Santa, reindeer and elves. The whole neighbourhood is in on the fun. What if it’s not a holiday you celebrate? At this time of… Read More »

Leader Heads

Leader heads have a number of different names including conductor heads, scupper boxes, rain collectors, collector heads, rainwater heads and conductor boxes. Typically in the shape of a box, a leader head is designed to collect rainwater and guide it… Read More »