Costly Gutter Mistakes Homeowners Make

Well-maintained and optimally functioning gutters are a key element in keeping your home safe from damage. Watch out for these costly mistakes homeowners make when it comes to buying and maintaining a gutter system. Hiring the Contractor with the Lowest… Read More »

Gutter Cleaning Tips for Spring

Spring gutter cleaning is a rite of passage from cold winter weather to warmer temperatures, a perfect time to get your home’s exterior ready for summer. While cleaning the gutters isn’t the most welcome home maintenance chore, it doesn’t have… Read More »

Are Seamless Gutters worth the Money?

Seamless gutters are made from a number of different materials such as copper, aluminum, and stainless steel. Most seamless gutter systems, regardless of what they are made of, are more expensive than their traditional counterparts. Aluminum seamless gutters are popular… Read More »

Protecting Your Gutters Year-Round

Maintaining the gutters might seem like a thankless, never-ending chore. But to keep water flowing smoothly from the roof to the ground, the gutter system must be in tip-top shape. Using a seasonal approach will allow you to create a… Read More »

Effects of Snow on Gutters and Downspouts

Snow in the lower mainland tends to bring everything to a standstill. But what is it doing to your gutters and downspouts? When the gutter system experiences winter weather, the real danger is when the snow begins to melt and… Read More »

Pros and Cons of Screen Gutter Guards

If you are in the habit of cleaning the gutters yourself, you might be looking for a better way to maintain your gutter system. Gutter guards offer an alternative for homeowners who have to clean the gutters two to three… Read More »

Downspouts are Part of the Gutter System Too

While gutters often get overlooked until they start to overflow, downspouts might arguably be the most neglected part of the gutter system. But downpipes play an important role in providing adequate drainage for the roofing system and protecting a home… Read More »

Evaluate the Gutters

No matter how well the gutters are maintained, they are still vulnerable to general wear and tear. When they don’t work efficiently in guiding rainwater from the roof into the gutter system and out through the downspouts, your home can… Read More »

Common Myths about Rain Gutters

One of the most overlooked exterior finishing elements is the gutter system. In order to protect a home from water damage, gutters need to be regularly maintained. But for many homeowners, gutter cleaning falls into the out-of-site-out-of-mind category. Here are… Read More »

Gutters and Insurance

The roof, gutters, siding, and windows are designed to protect any home from the elements. But what happens when your home’s exterior gets thumped by a winter storm? Are broken gutters or dented siding covered by an insurance policy? Insurance… Read More »