Clogged gutters are a significant contributing factor to the formation of ice dams during winter, which can cause severe damage to your roof and home. When leaves, debris, and shingle grit accumulate in your gutters, they prevent melting snow from draining properly, which can cause water to freeze and back up. This issue is particularly…
During winter, the exterior of your home can take a hit, particularly your gutters. While gutters are designed to redirect rain away from your house, winter presents unique challenges such as freezing temperatures, ice buildup, and debris accumulation. If these issues are not properly managed, they can lead to water damage and costly repairs. Understanding…
Property owners have several responsibilities to ensure that their property is well maintained. One of these responsibilities includes sanitation of the yard and surrounding the property, which includes cleaning out gutters. Cleaning out gutters is a practice that every homeowner should participate in to facilitate good health and hygiene. However, many homeowners have ignored this…
Homeowners can prevent many cold weather emergencies by doing preventative maintenance before the weather gets cold. However, with many areas of the country experiencing record cold snaps, homeowners may find themselves with frozen gutters even if they have prepared for the cold. Of course, it’s not the gutters themselves that freeze. It’s the water in…
As winter descends, homeowners often focus on winterizing their homes, from insulating pipes to sealing drafts. One crucial aspect that can be easily overlooked is gutter maintenance. With its snow and ice, winter weather poses unique challenges to gutters. Neglecting them can lead to issues like ice dams, water damage, and even structural problems. In…
As a homeowner, it is very important to pay attention to your roof’s gutter system. What makes this essential is the winter season. Your roof could become clogged up with snow if you don’t have quality gutters. The gutters help drain excess water from the roof especially after a storm or heavy rainfall. In this…
Downspouts are the main component of any gutter system. They prevent buildings from foundational damage, water problems, and soil erosion. Like the gutters, downspouts also need to be cleaned and maintained to avoid any bad effects on the water flow. Why Do Downspouts Freeze? If your downspouts are clogged, water will have no path to…
The winter months are incredibly cozy as you get to enjoy your hot chocolate under a warm blanket and wittiness exciting snowfall. While there’s plenty of fun, it only lasts until you start noticing damages and blockages around your house. In some regions, winters can be very harsh, which leads to many issues for homeowners….
Numerous individuals battle with ice damming, or issues with their gutters in winter. Due to this, we get a ton of concerned calls and questions. Are icicles bad? What should I do about them? Icicles frequently start with poor or missing protection and the loss of warmth from your storage room. At the point when…
If you’re from the New England area, you know that there is something beautiful about watching snowflakes float down from the skies and cover the landscape. You might also know that these pretty little pieces of ice can really damage your home! Here’s what you can do to protect your property from snow this winter. Don’t…