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Gutter ClutterGutter ClutterGutter Clutter Before fall storms come your way, you might want to spend an afternoon in the gutter... on your roof. First, clean out all the debris from the gutter. (If you own a leaf blower, there's a nifty little gutter attachment that makes the job a breeze. Ask for it at your nearest hardware store.) Or use a plastic gutter scoop to... |
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How to Install New GuttersHow to Install New Gutters Installing New Gutters One of the main protectors of your home's siding and foundation against water damage is your gutters. We rely on them to channel the water away from the house. Unfortunately, because they get used so much, gutters get damaged regularly. Some of the damages are easy to repair (see gutter repairs). Other damage is so... |
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Ice DamsIce DamsIce Damming...Roofers Are Not Always to Blame! If your home has a steep sloped roof, and is over twenty years old, a 98% probability exists that your attic has excessive heat, leading to ice damming, resulting in subsequent water damage, and may have other serious problems identified by that heat, too. Even newly constructed homes may have... |
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Install Vinyl Rain GuttersInstall Vinyl Rain GuttersInstall Vinyl Rain Gutters An enormous quantity of rainwater falls on your roof. Without a rain gutter it all gets dumped right next to the foundation. The most popular gutter options are aluminum and vinyl systems. Of those two, a vinyl system is probably the easiest to install and the sturdiest. Vinyl systems are typically available in. |
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Laying Shingles in Roof ValleysLaying Shingles in Roof ValleysLaying Shingles In Roof Valleys The following step-by-step instructions can make your shingle project easier. Take a few minutes to read the instructions carefully before starting, and you can save time, money and effort while completing a better job. A roof valley is formed where two roofs join at an angle. You must be careful when. |
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Locate a Roof LeakLocate a Roof LeakLocate a Roof Leak When a roof leaks, water is getting under or through two possible areas: the roofing material (asphalt or wood shingles, roll roofing, etc.); the flashing and gaskets that protect valleys, edges, and penetrations such as chimneys, vent pipes, and skylights. Warning signs include visible dampness or mold on interior walls.. |
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Mind in the GutterMind in the GutterMind in the Gutter Some leaves won't make it all the way to the ground. In fact, they may land on your roof, blow into your gutter and create massive leaf-clots in your downspout. Then comes the water leaks and maybe even a flood from above, straight through your ceilings. Scared yet? Protect yourself by installing leaf strainers at the... |
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Now is the Time to Finish Those Roof RepairsNow is the Time to Finish Those Roof RepairsNow is the Time to Finish Those Roof Repairs Winter is closing in, and if you have some roof repairs that need doing, now is the time. For missing or damaged shingles, you will first need to locate and measure the areas that need repair, and then add approximately 10% to the total repair area to calculate how many shingles you'll need -... |
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