How to Keep Pests Out of Your Gutter System This Spring
With springtime succeeding wintertime, it’s often recognized as a joyous time of year for many reasons. Not only does the weather start to warm up but signs of life start to reappear: trees start to blossom, grass becomes green again, and birds, insects, and other creatures start multiplying. Sure, we’ll admit that birds hatching from […]
The Dangers of Not Having Gutters on Your Home
Gutters… who needs them? EVERYONE. We’re not kidding – though gutters are an investment for homeowners, they are crucial to keeping your home dry and free of standing water. If not for gutters then homes would undergo so much damage aside from leaks. Whether your home is new construction that didn’t have gutters installed or […]
The Dangers of Misplaced Downspouts
Downspouts are a major component to a gutter system; they exist to drain rainwater and meltwater that flows from the gutters away from your home to prevent rotted fascia boards, interior leaking and basement flooding. To learn more about downspouts, click here. In order to function properly, downspouts need to be placed in the […]
Three Ways Clogged Gutters Can Lead to Basement Flooding
Picture this: you’re going down to your basement to grab something, only to discover that as you step on the floor you feel water. Basement flooding is a nightmare for homeowners and can result in costly repairs depending upon the damage it causes. While basement flooding can be caused by many different factors, did […]
Falling Leaves & Gutters – What You Need to Know
Who doesn’t enjoy the fresh start of autumn? With beautiful and colorful foliage, apple cider, football, and pumpkin-flavored everything, what’s not to love? However, with all of this beauty and refreshing cooler weather comes falling leaves and lots of them. While fall foliage is stunning and creates some breathtaking scenery, the leaves end up […]
How to Deal with and Prevent Storm Damage
Thunderstorms, rainstorms, hailstorms, monsoons – you name it, odds are we see it anytime from June-September here in the Heartland. These intense storms can mean strong winds, heavy downpours, hail, and tornadoes. The risk of severe storm damage happening to your home is high during the summer months, especially if your home isn’t prepared […]
How to Keep your Home Dry During the Rainy Season
We’ve seen a warm-up in temperatures here in the Heartland which means springtime is here and summer is just around the corner! While chilly weather is hopefully a thing of the past, we’re expected to receive quite a bit of precipitation over the course of the next few months’ rainy season. According to The Old […]
How to Properly Spring Clean your Home
Springtime is finally upon us! Trees and flowers are blooming, birds are chirping and the weather is finally above freezing. Nothing feels quite as refreshing as the arrival of spring, and with it, a fresh start. Of course, springtime is a time for deep cleaning your home. We all feel a sudden urge to declutter, […]
Downspouts 101
Gutter systems, no matter which system you choose, have relatively the same basic parts: the actual gutter, downspout, elbows, end cap, etc. Each part plays an integral role in draining rain and ice melt away from your home. One of the most important parts to a gutter system is the downspout. Do you know exactly […]
How to Deal with and Prevent Ice Dams
While winter weather can create some beautiful scenery, it can also cause extensive and costly damage to your home, especially your gutters, if you’re not prepared. Sleet, ice storms and snow are some of the many different types of extreme winter weather conditions that we experience here in the Heartland. What’s one of the worst […]