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 …
Are there different styles of gutter systems available?
In general, residential gutters come in two sizes and are made of either galvanized, copper or aluminum metal in a standard “K” style. Other possibilities that might be found on …
Why is my gutter system important?
Gutters are an important aspect of exterior water management for residential homes. A properly designed and installed gutter system helps to direct water away from the foundation of the home …