Q. Just had new gutters installed on our renovated farmhouse. One section has no outlet, no end cap and no downspout. I say this is wrong as water then ice will dam up in and around the gutter and the ...

One of the options that may be discussed by you and your builder is gutter guards. These devices fit on top of roof gutters and attempt to stop debris from getting into your gutters and downspout ...

This spring, get your head into the gutter and think about your home’s drainage system. Rain can bring foundation problems if your home’s gutters and downspouts aren’t working properly to redirect ...

Gutters are a crucial component of a roofing system, but in visual terms, they just hang there. Only when it rains or snows do they go to work, collecting water runoff from the roof and sending it ...

Not all guards are created equal — some can even make clogs worse if poorly installed or cheaply made — so it's important to ...

Cleaning gutters doesn’t need to be a drag, but it does need to be done twice a year. If your gutters go ignored, the problems that may arise down the line can cause headaches or even financial ...

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