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Highlights: Even in dry climates, there will be occasional rain. One storm may not cause too much damage, but the cumulative effect of storms over time will cause damage to the house and grounds. Gutters protect the foundation and siding of the house as well as the soil and vegetation. People living in tropical or subtropical climates know why they
Read Full ArticleHighlights: Keeping debris out of gutters is important. Gutter sponges are inexpensive and convenient gutter guards. However, gutter sponges also have serious problems that Harry Helmet’s gutter guards don’t have. You don’t want your gutters to get clogged up. It’s not just an aesthetic thing – your gutters might look better when they’re not clogged, but that’s only part of
Read Full ArticleMany homes have slanted roofs, and you expect to see a gutter system on those roofs. It’s easy to see precisely how the gutter system on your house works when you have a slanted roof. But while you may be accustomed to seeing flat roofs on commercial buildings, they have become more and more common on residential homes as well.
Read Full ArticleHighlights: Gutters need to be cleaned several times a year. Avoid cleaning gutters in unsafe conditions. Look into gutter cleaning alternatives to make your life safer and easier. You probably don’t think about your gutters when you’re washing the dishes, getting rid of the mess in the basement, or planning your annual spring cleaning. But although it’s an outdoor chore,
Read Full ArticleAs a homeowner, you might not realize how important your gutters are. When they’re working properly, gutters have a way of fading into the background. If they were in relatively good shape, you may only notice them when they need to be cleaned out. But if your gutters break or stop functioning correctly, you’ll know it pretty quickly. Here’s what
Read Full ArticleIf your gutters are old, warped, or leaking, chances are that getting new gutters will not only benefit your home on a functional level, will also allow you to renovate your home in a way that adds to its curb appeal. Replacing your gutters will help maintain the integrity of your roof, your siding, your landscaping, and your foundation. It
Read Full ArticleHighlights: Downspout clogs can be as big a problem as gutter clogs. Gutter clogs can also be the cause of downspout clogs. Downspout extensions can improve downspout drainage as well. You don’t need to know much about how a gutter system works to understand that the gutters collect the rainwater, and the downspouts guide the water down from the roof
Read Full ArticleIf you’re looking at a purchase of new gutters this year, how much will they cost? That’s a question that’s more complicated than it looks. When you’re thinking about new gutters, you need to consider many different factors, including the size and shape of your home, your location, and your gutter materials. Unraveling all of the different factors that go
Read Full ArticleThere’s a reason why cleaning out the gutters is considered a relatively hazardous chore; climbing a ladder to the roof or working while on a ladder is often dangerous! One CDC study showed that over 40% of fatal falls in the last decade involved a ladder. But your gutters still need to be cleaned. How can you do that without risking
Read Full ArticleGutters seem like such a simple thing compared to many of the other features of your home. It’s easy to overlook them. But the fact is, gutters are surprisingly important to the integrity of your home. They help protect your home’s roof, its siding, and even its foundation, as well as the landscaping around your home. Maintaining and replacing your
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