While gutter rust is rare, keeping an eye out for it can help you prolong the lifespan of your current gutters, saving you money. Your gutters may be small, but they have an important job: channeling water away from your home. Read on to discover ways to help avoid rusty gutters and what to do…
Gutters channel water away from your home to prevent costly moisture damage. If they are in disrepair, over time the situation can negatively impact your home exterior and your foundation. Without adequately functioning gutters, your foundation is not safeguarded from pooling water during heavy rain or snowstorms. Pooling water weakens your foundation, leads to settling,…
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…
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…
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…
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….
When gutters get clogged and water can’t drain away from your home, the weight of the excess moisture and debris can overtax your drainage system’s attachment to your roofline. The result? These loose or sagging gutters will eventually fall off your home. Don’t ignore the issue! Gutters are a vital part of your roofing system,…
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…
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…
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…
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