Summer storms can wreak havoc on your gutters, leaving your roof at risk of water damage. Get the need-to-know information about gutter problems caused by summer storms.
The following problems are common with summer storms: […]
Just as you may develop allergies when pollen releases during spring, so can your gutters. What are the symptoms of gutter allergies, and what should you do about it?
The same pollen that irritates your nose and eyes ends up in your gutters. When it rains, allergens are released into the air at a much higher rate than on sunny days. Since it’s been a wet spring and summer, both you and your gutters may have suffered more than usual. […]
You might know that gutters require cleaning in autumn, but did you realize they should also be cleaned in spring? Learn why gutter cleaning should be at the top of your spring maintenance list.
Just as falling leaves clog your gutters in autumn, flowers and buds can clog your gutters in the spring. Heavy winter snows or wind storms can cause broken branches to fall from trees and land in your gutter. For these reasons, you should plan to clean out gutters in the spring. It’s better to be safe and spend time cleaning your gutters than wind up with extensive water damage because your gutters are jammed with debris. […]
Spring showers, thunderstorms, hail storms, tornadoes, and wind storms can cause major damage to your home. Rather than cross your fingers and hope the storms skip your street, take these simple steps to reduce your risk of property damage.
In the early spring, check the trees and shrubs that are near your home. Prune off any dead, diseased, or damaged branches. These could get torn off during heavy winds and hit your home, causing damage. […]
When you bring any new contractor into your home, it’s important to ask questions that help you understand the qualifications and experience of the service provider. These four questions will give you a quick overview into the company’s experience and qualifications, so you make smart contractor hiring decisions.
1. Are you bonded and insured?
If the contractor isn’t bonded and insured, you will be financially liable for any worker’s compensation claims that happen on the job. To reduce your risk, work with only licensed, insured, and bonded professionals. Not only are we bonded and insured at Brandstetter’s KangaRoof, but we have great ratings with the Better Business Bureau and other organizations to prove our reliability. […]
Icicles may be pretty, but don’t let their beauty distract you. Icicles can damage your gutters and your home. Learn the warning signs that suggest you have a dangerous icicle problem, and then take action to safeguard your home from water damage and mold.
Icicles develop when melting snow hits chilly gutters and turns into ice. If you don’t get enough sun to melt the icicles, layers of ice will build up. This means longer, thicker icicles. […]
When the snow on your roof melts and then refreezes, you can end up with ice dams along your roof line. The reason why ice dams are such a dangerous threat is because they prevent the proper drainage of water from your roof. Once they have developed, ice dams will thaw more slowly than the snow on your roof will melt. That means that water will collect on the roof, and possibly penetrate under the roof shingles, causing roof damage and leaks inside the house. […]
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