Leafguard Home Improvement Blog
Understanding the Benefits and Advantages of Seamless Gutters
What are seamless gutters? These are a well-loved choice for homeowners who wish to safeguard their homes from water damage. Unlike sectional or regular gutters, seamless gutters are fashioned from a single piece of material, eliminating the risk of leaks for better water flow. One of the main advantages of seamless gutters is their leak-free design. An array…
Gutter Damage You Can Repair
Do you have sizeable repairs to make to your gutters this spring? Sometimes the problems catch you off-guard, or sometimes you’re not surprised because you’ve been putting off an issue you’ve known about for months. There are a few different things that could be wrong with your gutters. Depending on how long you’ve owned your…
Preventing Water Damage with Gutters | Part 1: Protect Your Foundation
This is the first part of a Leafguard series entitled “Preventing Water Damage with Gutters”. Check back periodically for the parts that will follow. Leonardo Da Vinci said that water is the driving force of all nature. But water can be the driving force of all nightmares around your house if your gutter system isn’t…
Winter Gutter Maintenance Checklist: Protecting Your Home from Water Damage
Ensuring your home is adequately prepared for the colder, wetter months is essential as winter approaches. One often overlooked aspect of winter home maintenance is caring for your gutters. Neglecting your gutters during this season can lead to water damage, ice dams, and other costly problems. To help you protect your home, we’ve prepared a…
How Much Does Gutter Cleaning Cost?
https://www.forbes.com/home-improvement/gutter/gutter-cleaning-costs Gutter maintenance may not be the most exciting of household tasks, but it’s still vitally important. Regular gutter cleaning can make all the difference between a happy, healthy home and overflowing gutters that lead to a damaged exterior. Left unchecked, clogged gutters can cause water to negatively impact the structural integrity of your home,…
When Do Leaves Start to Fall?
Fall is when the days become a little shorter, and the nights start to cool. You can anticipate jacket and sweater weather. You can also expect falling leaves you will have to remove from your yard and gutters. But when do the leaves start falling? Tips for Managing Leaves in Your Yard A fall leaf…
The Impact of Clogged Gutters on Roof and Ceiling Leaks
Clogged gutters can do much damage outside your home, but did you know they could also cause problems inside your home? Gutter clogs and overflow can cause detrimental leaks in your roof and ceiling and cause unhealthy mold. We’ll show you how gutters cause ceiling leaks and the solutions to prevent them. The Impact of Roof…
How to Fix Gutter Slope
Your gutters should be attached to your house’s fascia with a slope, so the water runs toward the downspout. But what do you do if the gutters are not draining and notice the gutter’s slope has become flat? Making repairs can become cumbersome and time-consuming. Repairing Existing Gutter SlopeFirst, check your gutters to see if…
How Do I Unclog a Gutter Downspout?
After it rains, you may find you don’t see water coming through your gutter downspouts. This is a common problem that can happen if you don’t resolve the issue. And clogged downspouts can lead to more problems, so this needs to be taken care of immediately. But how do I unclog the downspout? Check for…