You rely on your rain gutters to take water from the roof and send it far enough away that it doesn’t damage the exterior of your home. We tend to forget about our gutter system until we realize that is has eaten away at our garden bed, stained the side of our house, or caused [...]
Do you have a roofer recommending that you replace your gutters, but you’re not sure if they really need it? Or are you certain your gutters are falling apart and need to be replaced but don’t feel like they lasted as long as they should? How often should you have to replace your rain gutters? [...]
Roof flashing is the thin pieces or sheets of metal that protect key areas of your roof from water intrusion. You can find flashing down open valleys, around chimneys, skylights, plumbing boots and more. These are also some of the most common spots for leaks to develop, and often those leaks are caused by bad [...]
Imagine a home tucked into the woods, with several mature trees standing close and high over the roof. Between the needles, pinecones and leaves on deciduous trees, there is debris falling onto the roof several times per year. Plus, there are always critters up in the trees that might be tempted to head down to [...]
Gusher guards are thin pieces of material that are meant to stop water from overshooting your gutters and ending up on the ground. Otherwise, over time, that water can do serious damage to your landscaping and the foundation of your home. Not to mention that it’s annoying to walk by your roof and get splashed [...]
Your gutters are on your roof for a reason, to collect and divert rainwater away from the foundation of your home. If rain is overshooting your gutters, then that water will collect in spots it shouldn’t. It may ruin landscaping, soak your family or guests, and do long-term damage to the foundation of your home. [...]