How to Maintain Your Built-In Gutters

Built-in gutters, also known as hidden gutters, are gutter systems integrated into the structure of the roof. Since they can’t be seen, they are popular with homeowners who want a functional and efficient way to manage runoff while enhancing the… Read More »

Downspout Accessories Improve Gutter Function

Downpipes are an important part of your home exterior’s gutter system, directing runoff away from the foundation and protecting landscaping from soil erosion. Downspout accessories have a variety of uses, including increased drainage efficiency, reduced occurrence of overflowing gutters,  and… Read More »

Signs Your Buried Downspouts aren’t Working

Standard downpipes can interfere with the overall aesthetic of a home’s exterior. A common reason homeowners prefer to bury their gutter system’s downspouts is to boost curb appeal. However, gutter problems can be harder to identify with underground drains. Being… Read More »

Underground Drainage for Your Gutters

A standard gutter system drains runoff from the roof into downpipes that deposit water a safe distance away from your foundation. In situations where this might not be possible – too close to another person’s property line; soil compaction issues… Read More »

Tips for Proper Downspout Placement

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 »

What are Downspout Extensions?

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 for Sheds and Other Backyard Structures

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 »

Why and When to Reroute Downspouts

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 »

Tips to Unblock Your Downpipes

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 »

How Gutters can put Your Home at Risk

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 »