Gutters require strategically placed downspouts to protect your home exterior from water damage. Depending on the size of the house and the configuration of the roof, you might need more than one downspout. Optimizing the flow of water from downpipes… Read More »
Most homeowners understand the importance of gutters and downspouts and know the basics of how they work and how to maintain a gutter system. But often downspout extensions are overlooked. They are a simple device designed to guide water further… Read More »
Gutters are an essential part of the roof’s drainage system. You wouldn’t consider leaving your home’s exterior unprotected by allowing water to run down the siding and collecting all around your foundation. Reasons to install gutters on sheds and other… Read More »
Downspouts are designed to guide rainwater out of the gutter system to somewhere away from the exterior walls of your home. However, when it is not drained efficiently, runoff can flow onto a driveway, spread across patio pavers, or oversaturate… Read More »
Just like gutters, downpipes can become blocked too. If the gutter system overflows after cleaning the gutters or there are no obvious clogs in the gutter trough, there could be blockages inside the downspouts. If the clog isn’t readily visible… Read More »
A gutter system is designed to drain water from the roof and guide runoff out of the downspouts to a safe distance away from a home’s exterior. When they work, most homeowners forget about the gutters. In order to protect… Read More »
When the gutters are cleaned regularly, a gutter system that isn’t working the way it should can be a bit of a mystery. This can be frustrating for homeowners who take home maintenance seriously and pride themselves on their home’s… Read More »
Rain gardens are good for the environment. They are eco-friendly because they manage runoff from the hard surfaces on your property, filtering out pollutants and sediment that can enter streams, rivers, and the ocean. Typically an intentional mix of sun… Read More »
Standard downspouts are an integral part of your gutter system. They drain water away from the foundation of your home. Downpipes not only protect a basement from flooding; they also protect your landscaping from soil erosion and the side effects… Read More »
Properly installed downspouts play an important role in preventing structural damage, basement flooding, and washed out landscaping. Gutters collect rainwater from the roof, but it is the downpipes that direct the runoff safely away from the foundation. The two main… Read More »
