Platinum Gutters Blog

The outside of your house needs some work. It attracts the wrong kind of attention and you want to make it better. You decide to paint the exterior of your home, and eventually you know you should replace those old or faulty gutters. Well, the truth of the matter is that these two improvements easily go hand-in-hand. Can you do both at the same time? Yes! In fact, keep reading this post to learn five reasons why you should.

During that rainstorm last week, you couldn’t help but notice that your gutters did not seem to effectively usher water away from your house. Could it be time to replace or repair them? Or do they just need to be cleaned out? How can you know when you need to seek help from a gutter professional? Well, whether you hire someone to clean out your gutters or do it yourself, it’s recommended that you clean out and maintain your gutters twice every year. However, you also need to be on the lookout for these five clear signs that your gutters need to be replaced by professionals.

When you think of crucial tasks for home maintenance, you probably don’t immediately think of your gutters. Although small, your gutters play a critical part in protecting your home from water damage inside and out. Caring for your gutters is one way you can keep your home in good condition in the long term. Keep reading to learn more about the effect gutters can have on your house and what you can do to make sure they serve you well.

It’s that time of year again—time to make sure the gutters are clear of needles, pine cones, leaves, and other debris. Like most people, maybe you dread meeting this tedious, sometimes nasty, obligation of homeownership. Well, it doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, here are some of the best, easiest ways to ensure that you have clean gutters.

As a homeowner, you take care of your castle both inside and out. But did you know that water could be penetrating and wreaking havoc on the structural integrity of your roof and house? Right behind where your gutters meet the roofline is a small area where water can trickle back and cause issues. But the good news is that you can do something about it! By installing gutter flashing, you can protect your home and roof from water damage and rot.

Seeing the neighborhood turn into a winter landscape can be enchanting at first, but the magic can take a backseat rather quickly when your home is no longer sufficiently protected by mentioned snowfall. As a result, gutters can easily become clogged with ice and snow and fail to function properly. Thankfully, there are ways to prevent this from occurring.

Of course, it’s understandable if your gutters got frozen overnight before you had a chance to prepare. That’s why in this blog, we’ll be discussing steps on how to prevent and handle frozen gutters on your home.

There’s no question that clogged gutters have the potential to cause damage to your home and surrounding perimeter. But ice dams are far more difficult to deal with because you can’t just clean them with a spade and a ladder. They require more tools, time and patience in comparison. If you already don’t find cleaning your gutters fun, then dealing with the effects of snowfall is going to feel like a nightmare.

That’s why now is the time to gutter prep. Take note of these steps to ensure you don’t catch yourself on a ladder melting ice dams with a water hose.

If you haven’t paid much attention to your gutters over the past year, chances are high that they’ve started to sustain some damage. Unfortunately,you probably won’t notice that there’s an issue with your gutters until it rains. Gutters are designed to prevent extensive water damage not just to your home,but to the surrounding foundation. To prevent your home from losing value or save money on costly home repairs later, you’ll want to read this.

To learn how to catch the signs of leaky gutters and the most common causes, consider these helpful points!

If you live in a warmer climate, chances are that your neighborhood has a bigger incentive to decorate the front yard this Christmas season. With little worry of a snow storm ruining your schedule you create specifically for decorating, there are practically no limits when it comes to your creativity.

But do you have a plan when it comes to hanging your Christmas lights safely this season? How do you attach lights to your gutters for example, without damaging or reducing their effectiveness in the process?

Gutters are an essential part of any home. They protect not just the house itself from future water damage, but the foundation it lies on. Without a functioning gutter system, you put you and your family at risk. That’s why if your gutter system is breaking down or not functioning properly, it’s time to make a change.

Of course, you shouldn’t just pick any gutter company to get the job done. You’ll need to ask them the right questions before you can put your trust in the hands of others. Here are four questions you should always ask first.

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