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Gutter Advice

Cleaning your gutters

Cleaning gutters can be fun, (or maybe not). It is also full of hazards. If you have been neglecting this chore, don't worry, You will still be rewarded by making gutter cleaning a project before rains begin to fall.

One reason is to make sure the water flows away from the house, or else it may break into the foundation. Water can damage a home's foundation in as little as 3 years depending on the age of the home. Water can also damage personal belongings kept in a basement.

If your gutters are full of debris like leafs, tennis balls, shingles and so on water will not flow. It will work its way into the house, rot the fascia boards, the soffit, the plywood in the roof and even the rafter tips.

To cut down on maintenance of your gutter system you can install a leaf guard product, but keep in mind you will need to inspect these products at least once a year to ensure they are working properly.

Ice Dams

Ice dams are formed when there is poor attic insulation and poor attic ventilation. The temperature in your attic should be closer to the temperature that's outside. When heat escapes your home and warms up the attic it causes snow and ice to melt on your roof, then it freezes again and again causing the dam to build up. Adding proper ventilation and insulation will help relieve your roofing and gutters from ice dams.

Winter snow and ice can be hard on gutters, and if left alone can become a real mess for you to deal with. You should check for any leaks the gutters may have. If your gutters are outdated full of seams and holes it may be time to replace them. Remember, gutters don’t just protect your foundation they protect the siding, trim, windows, landscaping, and even the interior of your home as well. If you think you need a new gutter system and need some advice give us a call.

Gutter Guard

There is no such thing as a miracle gutter guard. Don't believe the salesman that says you will never clean your gutters again.

Gutter guard warranties through manufacturers are rarely ever followed through, actually you would likely need the perfect scenario to get any kind of true customer support through a manufacturer

A gutter guard is only as good as the installers that put it on. We have seen many installations that cause products not to work. Make sure you or your installers are following manufacturer specs on the gutters and gutter guards.

The best gutter guard for your home depends on your situation, including the roof pitch, roofing type, types of trees, the size of your gutters and the type of hanger that is holding the gutter to the house.

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Gutter Installation

Do not buy gutters from a retail store: Thought about buying gutters in 10' sections? Bad idea. You will spend more money on caulking, screws and rivets to join the gutter together + it will take you 3 times longer to complete the job. All of those seams will leak eventually.

Get gutter delivery instead

Gutter repair

Common gutter repairs include corners, seams, flashing, drip edge or even the roofing and siding. Some leaks are problematic and can be hard for an inexperienced person or company to find. Other leaks are very apparent but just throwing some "caulk" or flex seal or any other product that comes in a can or tube at them usually isn't the answer. Without knowledge of how a gutter system should be put together it is very hard to solve a nagging leak.