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Can Gutter Guards Handle Heavy Rain?
Gutter Guards and Heavy Rain: What to Know Gutter guards help keep leaves, branches, and other debris out of your gutters so rainwater can move easily through the system and away from your house. You can find them in different styles like screen, mesh, and micro-mesh, but they all aim to prevent clogs, cut down…
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When Is the Best Time of Year to Clean My Gutters?
What Is the Best Time of Year to Clean Gutters? For most homes, the best time of year to clean gutters is late fall (after leaves drop) and spring (after winter debris and before heavy rain). Here’s why. Late Autumn Once the autumn leaves have fallen, it’s prime time to clean your gutters. Even if…
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Common Problems Caused by Neglected Gutter Maintenance
What Happens When You Skip Gutter Maintenance? Gutters help protect your home from more than just water damage. To keep them working well, they need regular care. If you don’t clean or maintain them, water can’t flow away as it should. This can cause several problems that get worse and more expensive the longer you…
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Gutter Rain Chains: Aesthetic Alternatives to Traditional Downspouts
What Is a Rain Chain? A rain chain is another way to direct rainwater from your roof gutter to a drain or storage container. Unlike regular downspouts that hide the water inside a tube, rain chains let you watch the water flow down a series of linked chains or decorative cups. Rain chains, called “kusari-doi”…
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DIY Gutter Installation: What You Need to Know
How Hard Is DIY Gutter Installation? DIY gutter installation can be manageable for experienced homeowners, but it’s not beginner-friendly. You’ll need to measure accurately, cut and lift long gutter sections, and work safely at height. The job becomes more challenging on tall homes, two-story residences, and rooflines with multiple corners or steep pitches. Tools and…
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How to Evaluate Quotes from Gutter Contractors
A working gutter and downspout system helps protect your home from water damage, so it’s important to replace gutters that are worn out. When you need new gutters, start by comparing quotes from different contractors. In fact, a recent Modernize survey found that 63 percent of homeowners compare three to four contractor estimates before hiring…