Who is responsible for ice dams and the resulting leaks?
Ice dams are the result of winter storm conditions. Because they are storm related, and not a roof flaw, damage caused by water is not covered by a shingle manufacturer’s …
What can I do to prevent ice dams?
While there is no “cure” for ice damming, the following steps can minimize the chance your home will be affected and help prevent ice dams: Make sure your attic area …
What do I do when an ice dam happens?
When an ice dam occurs, the only corrective action that can be taken is to remove the barrier of ice at the gutter line or to remove the ice build-up …
Why does my roof not keep the water out?
Shingle roof systems are designed to channel water from the high points of the roof to the lower sections where it should exit the roof either into a gutter system …
What causes my home to leak?
Ice dam related leaks occur when warm, heated air from the home begins to migrate through the insulation and into the attic area of the house. Without proper ventilation, this …
What is an ice dam?
Ice dams are formed when the gutter system becomes filled with moisture which, when frozen, forms a “dam” at the eave of the roof. When additional moisture gathers on the …
How can I keep leaves and seed-pods from clogging my gutters?
Everyone who lives in a neighborhood with trees is searching for THE perfect gutter screening system. As the pundits say – build a better mouse trap and the world will …
How can I optimized the performance of my gutter system?
Many homes in the Northern Virginia area have a standard builder-grade gutter system installed on their home. In general, most new home builders reduce costs by installing either light-weight or …
Why do the gutter nails come out over and over again?
Gutters attached to the home either use a spike (long nail) and ferrule method or a hidden hanger with screw anchoring method. Some of the plastic gutters and half-round gutters …
Most gutters look alike – is there a difference?
The most popular residential gutter type is seamless aluminum. Seamless aluminum gutter coil is available from manufacturers in three thicknesses: A lightweight .025 gauge coil used only by the most …