Copper European gutters can add the perfect finishing touch to your home’s exterior. While treated copper gutters will retain their warm, reddish-brown tones, untreated copper Euro gutters will gradually develop a patina that turns the mental to gray, silver, green… Read More »
Gutter accessories are used for a variety of reasons, including increasing the efficiency of a gutter system; protecting the eavestrough from accumulating debris; and preventing damage that could result in costly repairs. Popular accessories for gutter systems are leaf guards,… Read More »
Your rain gutters and roof work together to protect your home when it rains. But your home is protected only if the gutters and roof are maintained properly. When conducting an annual visual inspection of your roof, it might be… Read More »
Faced with having to purchase aluminum gutters, if you’re comfortable with tackling home improvement projects on your own, and especially in today’s economy, it might make sense for you to DIY. However, saving money is only one of several factors… Read More »
You know you should clean your gutters on a regular basis to prevent them from becoming clogged or damaged. Especially in Vancouver, gutter cleaning might not seem like a priority because weather conditions aren’t as severe as they are in… Read More »
Most homeowners are aware that gutters should ideally be cleaned twice a year, usually once in the spring and again in the fall after most of the trees have shed their leaves. But gutters can easily become clogged with leaves… Read More »
In many urban centers or anywhere garden space is in short supply, a growing trend (no pun intended) is the gutter garden. In densely populated areas where backyards can be small, you might have to sacrifice a deck for a… Read More »
Gutters play an important role in the longevity of your home. A properly installed and maintained gutter system (gutters and downpipe combination) will efficiently drain away water, protecting the walls and the foundation of a house from the damaging effects… Read More »
Gutters are designed to channel water away from your home. But when they aren’t maintained properly or they’re broken and need replacing, rain gutters can cause problems with expensive consequences. Being aware of potential complications can help you avoid possible… Read More »
If you really need new gutters, should you also be thinking about replacing the roof at the same time? Here are some signs that your roof might not last the winter: Energy bills have become very high Dark patches appear… Read More »
