While most people focus on the inside of their homes when taking on fire prevention measures, there’s one often-overlooked area that must be given the same attention. As it turns out, clogged gutters not only contribute to water damage but can also pose a serious fire risk, especially in the dry summer months. Learn why gutter maintenance should be a part of your summer fire safety strategy in this post… Continue Reading
Essential Gutter Care Tips for Summer
Summer is the perfect time to pay attention to your gutters. With proper care and maintenance, you ensure their continuous function of protecting your home from the effects of water damage. Read on as roofing expert Roof Masters shares a few tips to keep your gutters in great shape this summer.
Do You Need Approval From Your HOA for New Gutters?
Your home’s gutters are designed to protect your property from water damage. When it’s time for a replacement, you want to ensure it’s done right. But before you start making any changes, it’s important to consider whether you need approval from your homeowners association (HOA) for this project. In this post, our roofing and siding team explains why HOA approval may be necessary to ensure a smooth and successful gutter replacement.
How Does Dirt End Up in Your Gutters?
While gutters are not the most prominent part of your home, they are vital to water damage prevention. When it rains, they drain water from your roof and bring it to a safe distance from your property. Besides prolonging the life of shingles, they can help you avoid basement flooding and foundation problems.
Gutter Maintenance Mistakes to Avoid
Gutter maintenance is a shared responsibility between the homeowner and their gutter professional. In this post, Roof Masters takes a look at some common gutter maintenance mistakes that you can avoid and help keep your gutters in great shape.
4 Gutter Installation Best Practices to Expect From Pros
Gutters play an important role in protecting your home from water damage. But in order to do their job effectively, they’ll need to be installed the right way. When it comes to new gutter installation, there are certain best practices that professional installers follow to ensure the highest quality results. Read more here:
Can You Still Fix Rusted Gutters?
Aluminum and steel gutters usually have high rust resistance, but they can still corrode due to age and extreme weather. When this happens, should you repair or replace them completely?
Keeping Raccoons Off of Your Downspouts
Raccoons are known to destroy property while scavenging for food. They slip through fences with their ingenuity and flexibility. One of their favorite access points is the downspouts. They climb these pipes until they reach your gutters, roof and attic, where they will likely build their home if you don’t act quickly.
How to Inspect Your Gutters Properly
Regular inspections are (or should be) part of your gutter maintenance routine. In addition to keeping your gutters in good condition, it can also help prevent costly repairs. Here’s how to conduct a proper inspection.
4 Ways to Keep Raccoons Off Your Downspouts
Raccoons can cause a lot of damage to your home and create health concerns for you and your family. This can also cause more trouble when the raccoons reach your roof via your downspouts. To deter them from doing so and keep them off your property for good, here are four tips:
