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 »
Often gutters don’t get the respect they deserve. Day in, day out, they are on call 24/7 to protect your home from the different types of damage water can cause. But no matter how well they have been maintained, gutters… Read More »
Maintaining your home’s exterior is important, especially now that it’s spring and any damage that winter might have done is just beginning to show. Taking the time to go over the outside of your house with a keen eye will… Read More »
Splash blocks, typically rectangular in shape, closed at one end and open at the other, are installed underneath downspouts. They are designed to divert water away from a home’s foundation, preventing water damage that can eventually lead to crumbling, cracking… Read More »
Gutters are important to the health of your home’s exterior. Well-maintained gutters safely drain rainwater off the roof and into the ground away from the foundation. You know that when you see water escaping from the gutter system by any… Read More »
Downspouts are designed to safely guide water from the gutters to the ground and away from a house’s foundation. A gutter system doesn’t just need downpipes; downspouts should be properly placed in order for the gutters to function optimally. When… Read More »
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 »
This is the year you will install new gutters, replace the old vanity in the bathroom and tackle those other DIY projects you’ve been meaning to get around to. But how do you know when you should hire someone or… Read More »
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 »
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 »
