Throughout the year gutters have the potential to get clogged with different types of materials usually tree leafs, seeds and pine needles… however there is always a possibility of a bird or bees building a hive or just random debris that end-up clogging your gutters and possibly causing water damage to your home.
The importance of cleaning your gutters is to make sure that rain water is collected and diverted away from your foundation but …
A leaky rain gutter is never much fun and the problem is you won’t know if you have a problem until it starts raining or you happen to notice while cleaning out your gutters.
If you have old gutters they may be made of galvanized steel and over time they can rust however even new aluminum and vinyl gutters can get leaks.
Visual Inspection
The easiest way to find a leak is by visual inspection.
If your rain …
The type of moss found around your home will most likely be different then that found in other areas of the country but they all have similar properties.
Moss is a small plant that grows without without flowers or seed. They are found in moist shady areas and there are approximately 12,000 species of moss. Moss grows in clumps and mats. It can be found growing on the ground on vertical surfaces and it can …
The Federal Stimulus Package of 2009 has included better incentives for moving to metal roofing. The total cost of retrofitting or building a home with a metal roof is not covered but with better incentives and rebates the cost of replacing your existing roof with a metal roof can help push people in that direction.
Choosing a metal roof has many benefits.
Resistance to fire in areas where wild fires cause damage is a serious consideration. Many counties in California have …
In this HowTo we will extend a downspout from our roof gutter under a concrete pad that is near the front doorway of our home.
Managing rain runoff from your gutter system is important for many reasons. In the summer months when rainfall can be heavy you need to have the water diverted away from your pathways and entrences to your home for comfort and safety. In the winter months when water can …
When you are working on a roof you need to determine how many squares or 100 square foot sections of shingle that you will need to purchase.
There are two methods to estimate the amount that you will need.
The first is to actually get up on the roof and measure the actual square foot of the roof surface.
This is easy enough for a home owner because it will give you the chance to inspect your …