Many homeowners want as few downspouts as possible for various reasons. For some it is budget, for some it is aesthetics. The most common residential downspout is 2”x 3” and will handle 600 sq. ft. of roof. That is not to say that all 600 sq.ft. roof sections are the same. A roof with a… Continue Reading
Whenever I give a potential customer an estimate, drip edge is part of the checklist. Does the home have drip edge? If it does, I usually don’t have any further discussion with the homeowner about it. If it doesn’t have drip edge, the homeowner usually wants to know if they need it and how much… Continue Reading
New construction is an area where homeowners should really start to assess their gutter needs. Most builders, and I mean the large majority of them, will only install gutters in the “minimum areas” which includes over the entryway, around the garage, and maybe over the back door on a deck. The biggest problem with doing… Continue Reading
New construction is an area where the homeowner should really assess their gutter needs. Most builders, and I mean the large majority, will only install gutters in the minimum areas. That is over the entryway, the garage and maybe over the back door on a deck. Where You Should Ideally Place Gutters The biggest problem… Continue Reading
A lot of people are unversed in do-it-yourself gutterdom. They either don’t want to deal with repairing faulty gutters or they choose to hang onto them like an eye sore. Did you know that you can repurpose these gutters into household items? Check out our list of alternative gutter uses below. Thwart Stray Animals It… Continue Reading
Much like spring is the perfect time to do cleaning on the inside of your house, fall is great for maintaining the outside of it. From raking up leaves to putting away all of the things you used throughout the summer so that they don’t get ruined in the winter, the autumn season is your… Continue Reading
Aluminum is popular for a variety of applications, including seamless gutters. Aluminum’s light weight and relative strength is one reason for its popularity as a metal. Another advantage of aluminum, however, is that it does not rust like steel will when exposed to the elements. Steel is known to quickly begin rusting when it is… Continue Reading
Rain gutters are an important part of any home or commercial building. While many people may think of gutters only when a leak develops over the doorway or if a section falls off during a heavy rain or snowy winter, your gutters also serve an important role in carrying water from the roof away from… Continue Reading
Installing new gutters on your home is an important maintenance project that helps to protect the building and foundation from water damage. While installing gutters may seem like a simple project, it takes skill and experience to properly install gutters so that they perform as expected and last for many years. What do you need… Continue Reading
What’s your least favorite chore to do around the house? If you’re like many people, it very well could be cleaning the gutters. However much you hate to do it, though, if you put off clearing your drainage for too long, you could run the risk of causing serious damage to your home. But how… Continue Reading