Is Your Gutter System Clean and in Good Condition? Here’s What You Need to Check
Your gutters perform a critical function: they transport rain and melted snow and ice to the ground so it doesn’t damage your roof, siding, foundation, or landscaping. When gutters are in poor condition, they can’t do their job. That can lead to significant damage to both your home and yard. Inspecting the gutters at your […]
The Importance of Gutter Guards for Homes Surrounded by Lots of Trees
Gutters that are clogged with debris can’t do their job of carrying water away from the roof. When gutters are clogged, water can back up and cause damage to the roof, siding, and foundation. Those types of problems can cause both exterior and interior damage that can be expensive to repair. Gutter guards can keep […]
How to Safely Clean Gutters
Most homeowners know that gutters serve an important purpose. Do you know what that purpose is? Gutters guide water that lands on the roof away from the foundation, and into the drain. This vital action protects your foundation from becoming unstable. In order to ensure that gutters perform this job well, they must be cleaned […]
How Gutter Guards Work
During the fall in Connecticut, homeowners often face a cascade of leaves in their yards. Leaves, pine needles, acorns, and nests built by birds and other animals can clog gutters and can lead to problems if they aren’t removed. If you’re tired of having to clean your gutters at least twice a year, or if […]
Easy to Follow Spring Checklist for Your Home Exterior
Springtime is here in all of its rainy New England glory. While many of us are practicing social distancing and spending time at home during the current coronavirus pandemic sweeping our nation, it’s also left some available time to think about those projects around the house we’d been meaning to get to and coming up […]
Should You Clean Your Gutters in the Winter?
Making sure your gutters work correctly is important all year, but especially in the winter. If the gutters are blocked by leaves, twigs, acorns, or other objects, water can freeze and cause blockages that can result in serious roof, siding, and foundation damage. If you didn’t get around to cleaning your gutters in the fall, […]
Gutter Guards Can Keep A Lot More Than Leaves Out Of Your Gutters
In order for gutters to work correctly, they need to be free from blockages that cause water to get backed up. Leaves are one of the most common causes of clogged gutters. When homeowners have clogged gutters, they often install gutter guards to keep leaves out and allow water to flow freely to the downspouts. […]