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 »
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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 »
Reasons for a Hinged Downspout
Sometimes homeowners forget that downspouts are the rock stars of any gutter system. While gutters channel water from the roof, the downspout diverts water away from the foundation of your home. But if the downpipes extend into an area where… 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 »
Signs You Need New Gutters
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 »
Spring Inspection Checklist
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 »
How to Work Safely in Your Yard this Spring
It doesn’t take much to encourage us to get outdoors and start working in the garden. However you’re planning to get ready for summer entertaining, use these tips to help you work safely in your yard this spring. Using a… Read More »
Do You Need a Splash Block?
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 »
Is it Really a Leak?
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 »
