Gutters play an important role in your home's roofing system. They collect the water that runs off your roof, and they carry it away from the house's foundation. If your gutters are not doing this, then you may face some problems. Here are three gutter problems to keep in mind, and what may happen if you [...]
If you're like most people, you dread cleaning your gutters. Chances are, you avoid it like the plague. But, unless you want to drop around $300 to repair your gutters, it's time to get on top of your gutter cleaning duties. Here are four of our favorite gutter cleaning tricks to make your life easier. Practice Ladder Safety [...]
Nobody likes cleaning their gutters, but failing to do so could cost you a pretty penny. Even if you replace the gutter yourself, it will likely cost you upwards of $2,000. That's not even including anything else that's damaged by a falling gutter. One way you can make cleaning your gutters easier is by purchasing gutter guards. Leaf-free gutters are a [...]
When was the last time you checked your gutters for clogs or blockages? If you're like most of us, it was years ago, if ever. However, leaving gutters off your home to-do list isn't harmless as it might seem. When gutters become clogged and the problem isn't dealt with quickly, water can't drain away from your [...]
Does it seem like something is just off with your gutters after a rainstorm? Does it seem like the gutters just aren't draining correctly? Suddenly noticing water in strange places, like puddles on your driveway or even in a room in your house? You might have clogged gutters. If so, this issue can have a tremendous [...]
Did you know that one inch of rain could translate to nearly 1,743 gallons of water on an average size roof? While it may be true that a little rain never hurt anyone, it can seriously devastate your roof. Milwaukee averages about 121 days of rain each year, and it is important to protect your roof from damage. Rain gutters [...]
As a feature of your house that you probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about, replacing your gutters may not be at the top of your to-do list. However, if your home is a few decades old and you haven’t given your gutters some consideration lately, you could set yourself up for a costly [...]
