A gutter system wouldn’t be complete with a downspout. Rainwater directed into the eavestrough would run over the top of the gutter or pool in places it shouldn’t if the downpipe didn’t drain it away from the roof. Most commonly,… Read More »
When choosing new rain gutters, you want the best for your home. You also don’t want to have to do this again anytime soon. Instinct might have you choose steel because it’s stronger or aluminum because it’s more affordable. Keep… Read More »
If you’ve lived in a house that needs painting every five to seven years, then you know what it costs in both time and money to maintain your home’s exterior. Deciding to install aluminum siding is a good choice because… Read More »
Copper European gutters can add the perfect finishing touch to your home’s exterior. While treated copper gutters will retain their warm, reddish-brown tones, untreated copper Euro gutters will gradually develop a patina that turns the mental to gray, silver, green… Read More »
Gutter accessories are used for a variety of reasons, including increasing the efficiency of a gutter system; protecting the eavestrough from accumulating debris; and preventing damage that could result in costly repairs. Popular accessories for gutter systems are leaf guards,… Read More »
There are many advantages to seamless aluminum gutters: they are leak-proof, come in a variety of pre-finished colours and have smooth interiors for easy cleaning. Do you think that seamless gutters will add the perfect finishing touch to your house?… Read More »
Your rain gutters and roof work together to protect your home when it rains. But your home is protected only if the gutters and roof are maintained properly. When conducting an annual visual inspection of your roof, it might be… Read More »
Faced with having to purchase aluminum gutters, if you’re comfortable with tackling home improvement projects on your own, and especially in today’s economy, it might make sense for you to DIY. However, saving money is only one of several factors… Read More »
Fascia is the trim found typically underneath the roof, and covers the exposed rafter edges. Depending on the design of a house, often it is the fascia that supports the gutter system. Because vinyl and aluminum fascia don’t experience the… Read More »
You know you should clean your gutters on a regular basis to prevent them from becoming clogged or damaged. Especially in Vancouver, gutter cleaning might not seem like a priority because weather conditions aren’t as severe as they are in… Read More »
