Are there gaps between your gutters and your fascia board? If so, water is flowing down your roof right onto your foundation. When gutters aren’t installed properly, over time they lean away from your home and cause problems. When they separate from your roof, they no longer offer proper drainage for your home, putting it…
Articles By: Isabel Bednarski
11 Benefits of Seamless Gutters for Your Chicago Home
Traditional, non-seamless, sectional gutters are vulnerable to leaks and other problems because they are held together with a connector or screw and sealed at the joint. They put your home at risk of foundation trouble due to their tendency to leak. In contrast, seamless gutters preserve your house’s foundation because they don’t leak. The purpose…
The Benefits of Having Black Gutters on Your Home
Have you ever considered installing black gutters on your home? For some homeowners, this may seem like a bold statement to make, but they are becoming more and more common. Gutters serve an important function when it comes to your home’s drainage and water management, but they also add quite a lot to the curb…
What is Gutter Flashing and Why Is It Important?
Gutter flashing is a crucial part of any roofing system, playing a vital role in protecting your home from water damage. It is a thin strip of metal that is installed over the joints where the roof meets the gutter. It creates a watertight seal, preventing water from seeping into your home through the joints….
Best Gutter Color Choices to Boost Curb Appeal
Your home’s gutters perform a practical function, draining water safely away—but that doesn’t mean they need to be boring and unattractive. Choose the right color to accent your home, and your gutters can become a beautiful addition to your house’s overall curb appeal. We’ve put together a handy checklist of tips for selecting a gutter…
How Klean Gutter’s Copper Mesh Prevents Mold and Algae Growth
The ladder-climbing gymnastics that DIY gutter cleaning requires can be pretty tiresome. There has to be another way! And there is—Klean Gutter. It’s an alternative for people who don’t want to climb a ladder and clean their own gutters ever again. Read on to learn more about this fantastic gutter system and its micromesh gutter…
Benefits of the New CopperCare™ Gutter Guard Filter
Great news! You can bypass the dreaded task of climbing a ladder, scooping mucky gunk out of your gutters, stretching farther than you should, shimmying down the ladder, and doing it again until you’ve scaled the perimeter of your home. Statistically, it’s not even smart to take on this task because over half a million…
Top 5 Reasons Your Gutters Are Overflowing
Have you ever had this happen? You’re sitting in your home during a heavy rainstorm, only to hear what sounds like a major leak. So, you wander around looking for the cause, only to realize the culprit is your gutters! If your gutters are overflowing—with water pouring out in all the wrong places—instead of safely…
7 Signs Your Gutters Are Clogged
We get it—keeping your gutters clear likely isn’t your favorite task on your home maintenance checklist. However, neglecting your gutters can lead to the accumulation of leaves, twigs, and other debris, which can result in your gutters becoming clogged. Clogged gutters can lead to costly problems, including damage to your roofing system, siding, and foundation….
What Is Gutter Pitch—and Why Does It Matter?
Chicago homeowners are no strangers to powerful wind, rain, and snowstorms. You already know it’s essential to invest in solid, long-lasting gutters to protect your house—but did you realize something as simple as the angle of your gutters plays a significant role in guarding your home against moisture damage? Gutters without a proper pitch cannot…
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