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 »
Taking care of the gutters ensures that your home’s exterior keeps its curb appeal year-round. Before trees shed their leaves, heavy rains arrive, and temperatures fall below freezing, it’s important to prepare your gutter system for fall and winter while… Read More »
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 »
A gutter system is professionally installed to be strong, functional, and efficient. Sectional gutters are joined together and then sealed into place with caulk. However, the seams of aluminum gutters, even ones constructed from high-grade metal, can become compromised over… 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 »
Gutters play an important part in preventing leaks and cracks in the foundation while protecting your home’s exterior from water damage. A gutter system collects water from the roof and directs it toward the gutter outlet and then down the… Read More »
Downspouts are an essential part of the gutter system. They channel rainwater from the gutters to the ground, ensuring that it is deposited at a safe distance away from your home’s foundation. However, in order for the downspouts to do… Read More »
Copper gutters add the ideal finishing touch to your home’s exterior. While treated copper gutters will retain their warm metal colour, untreated copper gutters develop a patina over time that turns the bright copper metal (oxidization process) to gray, silver,… Read More »
Cleaning the gutters is not fun – it’s physical work on a ladder with your hands in gunk. But neglected gutters aren’t any fun either. The lesser of the two evils is to keep your gutter system free of debris… Read More »
With warm temperatures and a few clouds in the sky, but no rain, it’s easy to assume the gutter system will be fine during the summer months. While certainly not as dramatic as clogs caused by autumn leaves or the… Read More »
