Gutters Holding Water
It is a common mindset for homeowners to equate gutter size with how much water a gutter system can hold – if they have 5 inch or 6 inch gutters, they might feel safe. But gutters should never hold water.… Read More »
aluminum gutters
Gutter Cleaning Costs
While it’s getting more difficult to find the time to do the much dreaded gutter cleaning chore, it still seems like an unnecessary expense to hire someone when you’re perfectly capable. Regularly cleaning the gutters directly affects how well they… Read More »
Common Gutter Cleaning Mistakes
Cleaning the gutters is a necessary evil when it comes to maintaining your home’s exterior and protecting it from water damage. While there are many methods to getting the gutters shipshape, it’s important to clean them correctly. Here are some… Read More »
Gutters made of Copper
Gutters made of copper give a home’s exterior a distinctive appearance that increases both the curb appeal and resale value of the property. While copper gutters are typically more expensive than gutter systems made from other types of materials, many… Read More »
Spring Gutter Cleaning Tips
It’s time to think about spring cleaning the gutters. While it’s survived the winter, your gutter system is most likely filled with decayed leaf sediment, pine needles, twigs and other miscellaneous bits and pieces. But before tackling the real work… Read More »
Maintenance Tips for Gutters and Downspouts
When gutters aren’t properly maintained, expensive issues can arise, like a cracked foundation, sinking driveway, or landscaping damage. But cleaning the gutters regularly is only part of a comprehensive maintenance plan for any type of gutter system. Use these maintenance… Read More »
How to Choose the Right Gutters for Your Home
While gutters play a critical role in protecting your home from water damage, they also have a significant impact on the overall appearance of a home’s exterior. What will they be made of? Which gutter profile? What color? With so… Read More »
Pros and Cons of Gutter Guards
There are gutter professionals who strongly feel that gutter guards do a good job of preventing debris from landing in the gutters. Other gutter professionals think that leaf protection systems might actually encourage plant growth and be detrimental in the… Read More »
Should You Repair or Replace Gutters?
When something is wrong with the gutters, a common reaction is to fix the problem. But if you don’t know their history or when they were installed, how do you know if the gutters should be replaced rather than repaired?… Read More »
How Often Should You Clean Your Gutters
At MHC Gutters we get asked this question a lot: “How often should I clean my gutters?” The general guideline is twice a year – once in the spring at the beginning of the season and then again in the… Read More »
