Gutters play an important role protecting your home from water damage. The next step is to decide if you’ll DIY or hire a professional to install them for you. Since not all gutter installation companies or big box/hardware stores offer… Read More »
While they might be the most overlooked finishing element of a home’s exterior, gutters are an integral part of the roofing system. A properly functioning gutter system protects you and your property. Here are four important reasons your home needs… Read More »
Gutters are key to protecting your home exterior from water damage by directing water off the roof, into the downpipes, and away from the foundation. While most gutter systems last up to 25 years, over time, even the strongest of… Read More »
Don’t underestimate the power of clean siding, sparkling windows, or newly painted trim. Home maintenance and curb appeal go hand-in-hand. Maintaining your property announces to anyone visiting or even passing by, that your home is cared for. It really doesn’t… Read More »
Gutters filled with twigs, leaves, and dirt are typically easier to manage than other types of materials such as shingle granules, pine cones, and pine needles. Since this is the Pacific Northwest, many homes in the lower mainland are a… Read More »
Cleaning the gutters can be tedious. It often involves working from a ladder; climbing up and down; using tools; and reaching above your head. Falls from ladders are one of the top five causes of trips to the ER for… Read More »
When a house is built, gutters are installed as part of the roofing system to guide rainwater and melting snow off the roof and into the ground away from the foundation. The shape and material of the roof determine how… Read More »
One of the most important fall home maintenance chores on your to-do list this season is gutter cleaning before winter arrives. The last thing you want to deal with is a flooded basement or a leaking roof during the holidays… Read More »
An aging roof can be a liability. Gutters that constantly overflow cause severe water damage to your siding, soffit, fascia, and foundation. Major home improvement projects cost money. So when it’s time to replace the roof or install a new… Read More »
Cleaning the gutters regularly and making any necessary repairs is vital to a home maintenance plan designed to protect your house from water damage. So, this fall as you were cleaning the gutters, you noticed a small smattering of red… Read More »
