Clean the Roof – But don’t do it Yourself

Owning your own home is a big responsibility and keeping up with all those home maintenance tasks can really eat into your available free time. This year, whenever you’re scheduled to tackle the gutter system, cleaning off the roof first… Read More »

Debris and what it can tell You about Your Gutters

Clean gutters are critical in protecting your home’s exterior from water damage. A neglected gutter system can cause a lot of problems for your roof, siding, fascia, and foundation. Gutter cleaning removes twigs, leaves, and other kinds of material, preventing… Read More »

The Difference between Leaf Screens and Leaf Catchers

Leaf protection offers homeowners another level of reassurance that the gutters will continue to work no matter what the weather throws at them. Choosing the right kind of leaf protection system can be a little intimidating. It can also be… Read More »

Basic Gutter Cleaning Tools You Need this Spring

To protect your home, gutters should be cleaned regularly to prevent them from becoming damaged due to a clogged gutter system. When cleaning the gutters this spring the tools you use to get the job done can make your spring… Read More »

Do You Know How to Clean Gutters?

Now that spring is a month away, as a homeowner, you should be thinking about cleaning the gutters. While it still is technically winter, our Pacific Northwest climate isn’t so cold or extreme. Anytime the temperatures are above zero, the… Read More »

Reasons for Spring Gutter Cleaning

Gutters are an important part of your home’s exterior. They protect its structural integrity from being compromised by excess moisture and the damage it can cause. Keeping the gutter system well-maintained is essential to the health of your home. While… Read More »

How Downspouts Work

Downspouts are an important part of a gutter system. Typically a metal or vinyl tube that is attached to the gutter trough it allows rainwater to exit from the gutters through the downspouts and into the ground. When gutters aren’t… Read More »

When Should You Call a Professional Gutter Company?

Gutters protect your home from water damage. When they aren’t working properly, your home becomes vulnerable to leaks, mold growth, damaged siding, and oversaturated landscaping. If you’re comfortable making repairs yourself or if you’re a homeowner that doesn’t mind hiring… Read More »

Common Gutter Problems and How to Fix Them

Whether you’ve already cleaned the gutters this fall or you have scheduled your gutter cleaning for later in the season, they should be inspected for damage. After the damaged areas have been identified, make repairs as soon as possible to… Read More »

Fundamentals of Successful Gutter Cleaning

Let’s face it – cleaning the gutters is a chore. But gutter cleaning is an essential part of good home maintenance. Properly working gutters help protect your roof, siding, entry doors, and windows from weather damage. Most homeowners have their… Read More »