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Decoding Gutters: A Comprehensive Guide to 50 Common Terms in Gutter Systems
Gutters play a crucial role in protecting homes from water damage by channeling rainwater away from the roof and foundation....
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Sep 11, 20214 min read
The Difference Between a Heavy Contractor and Other Types of Contractors
The difference between heavy contractors and others is based on the types of projects they undertake. Heavy contractors work on major...
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Jan 19, 20212 min read
How Your Roof and Gutters Can Be Affected by Wind Damage
How Gutters Are Affected by Wind Damage Wind damage is a common issue with gutter systems on homes located in wooded areas. Most of the...
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Jan 13, 20212 min read
How to Cut Gutters at a Corner or End of a Run
When to Cut Gutters Whenever you are installing a section of gutter and it comes to a corner, you will have to make a cut. If it is the...
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Jan 11, 20212 min read
How is a Barge Board Different From a Fascia Board?
What is a Barge Board? A barge board is the wooden board found on a home that runs up the A frame of a gable. Another way to think of it...
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Jan 6, 20214 min read
Why Hanging Gutters Yourself is a Bad Idea
Hanging Gutters at the Wrong Pitch Click here to learn how to calculate gutter slope When you’re hanging gutters by yourself, the most...
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Jan 4, 20213 min read
How to Install a Fascia Board
What is a Fascia Board? A fascia board is a finished wooden board on the eve of a home or commercial building. It’s often the mounting...
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Jan 3, 20213 min read
What Happens if Leaves Get Stuck in Your Gutters for Too Long
How Leaves Get Stuck in Your Gutter When leaves fall, they go down the roof and into the gutter system. When this happens, rain falling...
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Nov 19, 20204 min read
How to Calculate Gutter Slope
What is Gutter Slope? Gutter slope refers to the angle that gutters are installed on across the horizontal face of the fascia board. If...
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Nov 11, 20203 min read
What are Gutter Screens and How Do They Work?
What are Gutter Screens? Gutter screens are used to help keep bigger debris from clogging your gutter system. The industry standard for...
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Nov 9, 20203 min read
How to Install a Downspout Adapter and When to Use One
What is a Downspout Adapter? Downspout adapters are used to change the shape of the downspout where it attaches to another pipe. Most of...
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Nov 6, 20203 min read
How to Assemble and Install a Downspout Extension
What is a Downspout Extension? A downspout extension is a piece of material that extends the downspout from the foundation wall to safe...
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Nov 4, 20203 min read
5 Downspout Cleaning Hacks Used by Gutter Professionals
Leaf Blower at the Bottom of the Downspout You may be experiencing some overflowing of your gutter when it rains but nothing appears to...
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Nov 3, 20203 min read
How to Keep Your Rain Gutters From Overflowing
Keep Your Rain Gutters Clean Failure to keep your rain gutters clean is the number one reason why they overflow. Your gutters may look...
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Oct 30, 20203 min read
8 Reasons Why Your Gutter Toppers are Failing
Your Gutter Toppers are Installed Incorrectly When installing gutter toppers, it is important that you follow the manufacturer’s...
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Oct 28, 20203 min read
What Does a Pop Up Gutter Drain Do and How Does it Work?
What is a Pop Up Gutter Drain? After you have installed your gutters and your downspouts, the downspouts will run to the ground at your...
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Oct 26, 20203 min read
Why You Need a Specific Type of Gutter Guard for Pine Needles
Gutter Guard for Pine Needles There are many types of gutter guards that can be used to keep pine needles out of your gutters. If pine...
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Oct 21, 20202 min read
3 Most Common Fascia Board Sizes for Gutters
Do Fascia Board Sizes Matter? Finding the appropriate fascia board sizes based on your gutter project should not be a significant issue....
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Oct 18, 20202 min read
Splash Block Ideas for Residential Gutters
Poly Splash Blocks Poly splash blocks are sold at hardware stores, Lowe’s or Home Depot. They come in grey, brown or green. This is the...
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Oct 16, 20203 min read
When You Should Use Downspout Covers for Your Gutter System
What is a Downspout Cover? Inside your gutter or eavestrough, there is an area where water is let out commonly known as an outlet. The...
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