How Often Should You Clean Your Gutters

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 »

Preventing Roof Leaks

The roof protects your home from the outside coming in. When it springs a leak, it can be difficult to find, since water often travels away from where the trouble first started. A roof leak can take anywhere from six… Read More »

Why Gutter Protection is Important

Gutters need to be clear of debris to allow rainwater to flow freely through the gutter system. While it might be a pain to clean your gutters the recommended twice a year, it’s probably more of a pain to have… Read More »

Leaking Gutter Corners

Homeowners examine gutter seams for wear and tear, but forget about the corners. It’s especially important for those who have seamless aluminum gutters to check the corners, since this is the only place where leaks will occur. Here are some… Read More »

New Year Resolutions for Your Gutters

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 »

Gutters and Christmas Lights

One of the quickest ways to get your home in the mood for the holidays is Christmas lights. Use these tips to safely hang holiday lights from your gutter system this year. Before You Begin Play it safe – check… Read More »

Leader Heads

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 »

Gutters after a Windstorm

The last few days have been pretty stormy, with high winds and heavy rainfalls. Your gutters can take a beating. Use this checklist to make sure that the gutter system has weathered this storm and is ready for anything else… Read More »