The importance of Gutters in Summer

This summer is as hot as ever. It is also windy and rainy in spite our best wishes. Some customers of mine like to wait until the Fall to make fixes on their home's drain system; I argue this is a mistake.


As chaotic this Summer might seem to people, it doesn't match the scenarios Fall will bring. Metropolitan areas like Atlanta's suffer of so many gutter problems, it is one of the top concerns of homeowners.
Summer and Spring are the best times of year to make installations, repairs, cleaning, etc. It really pays to inspect your gutter system every once in a while, but specially during Summer just before the season is over.

Protecting Our Home

Leaves, seeds, twigs and debris can easily fall into a home's drain system creating a nightmare. Soon the gutters get clogged, and the water from rain begins to cause chaos on your roof and walls.
Not having gutter covers makes no sense. It is an inexpensive way of protecting the stability of your house. Left unchecked, corrosion and rotting will start to occur and the damage will be so advanced that replacing gutter might be required or maybe even fixing walls and roof.


I always recommend getting gutter guards no matter how expensive or innovative you think your current drainage is. Gutter guards will prolong the live of your gutters and it will protect your biggest investment in bad weather.
Check your home gutters today. Is there some leaves or other debris in there? If the answer is yes, it is time to schedule an appointment with a gutter installation specialist, you should see that installing gutters seems economical relative to potential expenses due to poor planning. Ask for advantages and disadvantages of different materials and choose the one that fits better your house.

Cleaning and Gutter Repair

Just briefly I wanted to let everyone now that sometimes the best course of action is to repair your gutters. Yes, it might be better to repair than purchase new ones and I'll tell you why: installations cause a toll in homes, specially old ones. Weight the benefits against the potential dangers, the chemicals in the air, the noise, the financial investment and decide for your self.

Gutter Guards and Leaf Guards Installation

So you are thinking of getting new aluminum gutter guards for your home, read the following before you do and get the upper hand!
Would you paint on a dirty canvas? Can you stick something on a decadent wall? It is common sense, but some services out there go to install new gutter guards in your house and not always clean first.


It is imperative that the gutter company realizes the importance of "having a clean canvas" before they start working. You will probably pay good money for new gutter guards or leaf guards, and they can potentially fall or just don't work properly if a professional does not install them.
Like scotch tape, gutters can fall if not attached to a clean straight surface. Ask the person or business that does your roofing if they will clean the area and the current system before installing the new product, they should have implemented good steps in their modus operandi to do a good job when they are required to.
Don't be shy about looking around, there many companies that specialize solely on gutters and they can probably give you the best prices and quality of products and service.

Gutter Resources

One of the things I found to be very important when I started doing the maintenance for the gutters on my home was to get good advise from people or companies that actually knew what they were talking about.
I want to share with you the following 2 websites and hopefully they will help you on your gutter repair or cleaning endeavors.

Gutter Shop

http://www.guttersupply.com/

This website actually has everything for people who want to learn to install gutters themselves, and they ship fast too.

Gutter Information

http://www.hometips.com/buying-guides/rain-gutters.html

This resource has essential tips for the potential gutter expert in you. From installing and repairing gutters, to cleaning them and selecting the best covers and protection, this site has info, pictures, videos, and material comparisons.


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Gutter Guards

If you have a home you know how important it is to have a proper gutter system in place. Here I share my experiences as a home owner and as a specialist in gutter guards and protection.

It's difficult to believe that five years ago I didn't even know what a gutter was exactly (I had lived in apartments since I was 10 and I didn't pay attention to that kind of stuff anyway). Now, I work as a professional contractor in a major metro area and I have dealt sufficiently with the problem that many people dread but not a lot of people talk about for some reason: clogged gutters.
The kind of maintenance gutters require is surprising to a lot of new home owners. Gutters play a very relevant role in a house, it improves the overall look and neatness, and makes for a more secure environment.

As far as shores go, cleaning gutters is not first in the fun list. This is why there are so many kinds of different gutter solutions out there, gutter, covers, gutter guards, and services that we all need sooner or later, gutter repair, or gutter roofing.

Keep tuned to learn more about gutter guards and the world of gutters in general. Feel free to ask questions and send pictures! Talk to you soon.