Gutter guards are essential in keeping homes safe and free from water damage caused by blocked gutters. They take less time to maintain, reduce the amount of washing, and improve the overall look of houses. They are eco-friendly, retain structural stability, and provide much more than protection from drain clogging. Gutter guards enhance exteriors, commonly referred to as curb appeal.
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Summer is here, bringing with it sunshine, warmth, and the occasional heavy downpour. One often overlooked aspect of home maintenance during the summer is gutter care. Keeping your gutters in good shape is essential to protect your home from water damage. This is especially important in the summer when heavy rain and falling debris can cause big problems.
In this guide, we’ll discuss the importance of summer gutter maintenance, the specific challenges that gutters face during this season, and a detailed checklist to keep your gutters in top condition.
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What many people don’t know as they invest in a gutter system is they should be thinking about how large of a gutter they need. But they should be. Gutters are important and can save your home from water damage. Gutters help by channeling rainwater that falls from your roof to a proper drainage area that is away from your roof, walls, and foundation.
In this blog post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about standard gutter sizes and dimensions, materials, and tips to help you choose the perfect gutters for your home.
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Although installing gutters may seem simple, there is actually an art to it. Your gutters won’t function properly if placed incorrectly – in fact, without proper gutter placement, your gutters won’t function at all. The key to ensuring your gutters will work correctly and bring water from Point A to Point B is to create the proper gutter slope.
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No matter if you’re building a home from the ground up, or are looking to add gutters to your existing home, gutter placement is an important decision. Obviously, you want your gutters to be effective at gathering water and taking it away from your home, so they need to be placed properly. You also have to consider what is surrounding your home as you don’t want the water flow from the gutter hitting your garden or trees.
If you’re asking yourself where you should place your gutters, keep reading on below! We will provide guidelines for optimal gutter placement.
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Texas summers are unrivaled by few other states when it comes to the hot temperatures. With the intense summer heat we experience, our lawns, trees, and landscaping crave extra water more than ever. Unfortunately, to get that lush green lawn you’re hoping for, you’re going to have to invest in extra watering which can quickly impact your utility bill.
Instead of foregoing watering all together to save some money, consider collecting rainwater. Not only will your pockets thank you, but so will the environment as water is a finite resource. To top it off, rainwater is nutrient-rich and free of the chemicals and minerals in our tap water which your soil will thank you for.
Read more Gutters take rain water and deposit it away from the base of your foundation and the side of your home, but what do you do when the water is being released in an inconvenient place? The easiest and most affordable solution is to add a gutter downspout diverter. As the name suggests, a downspout diverter diverts water away from a specific area. There are both unique and common situations to why you may want to add a gutter diverter – we’ll dive into them below!
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Gutters are designed to funnel rainwater away from your home to prevent foundation damage and soil erosion, and when they’re leaking, they’re not doing their job which can lead to costly home repairs down the line. If you notice that your gutters may be leaking, it’s likely due to one of the following causes.
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Whether you already have gutters or are interested in adding them to your home, knowing the parts of a gutter will help you understand how they work and why they’re so important for your property. To help in your understanding, we’ve compiled a list of the major parts of a gutter and described their importance. Let’s dive in!
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If you’re a homeowner, you’ve most likely heard of gutter guards, but as a quick refresher, gutter guards are specially designed pieces of plastic or metal used to keep large debris out of gutters. There are several main types of gutter guards – the most popular being mesh gutter guards, bottle brush gutter guards, and nylon gutter guards. While each type has its own pros and cons, they all work to prevent leaves, rocks, and branches from clogging your gutters.
Of course, before you add gutter guards to your home you want to make sure they will work for your specific situation. Below we will answer the question “Do gutter guards work?” and detail everything else you need to know about gutter guards before making your decision.
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