Leafguard Home Improvement Blog
Fall Home and Gutter Maintenance: A Comprehensive Guide
As the vibrant hues of autumn leaves fill the air, it’s easy to get swept up in the season’s beauty. But while fall brings cooler temperatures and stunning landscapes, it also signals the need for critical home maintenance. By preparing your home and gutters for the harsher winter months ahead, you can prevent costly repairs,…
What is a One-Piece Gutter System?
A one-piece gutter system, also known as a seamless gutter, is a continuous gutter system that is custom-made to fit the exact length of a building’s roofline. Unlike most traditional gutters, the one-piece design means there are no seams along the length of the gutter. To protect your home from damage, it’s crucial that you…
Why Choose a Leafguard Gutter System?
We know you want the best protection for your home. So why choose Leafguard® over our competitors? It’s simple: We feel confident that in the end, you will choose Leafguard over other solutions. We’re proud of our product and we stand by it, so you don’t have to worry. Which is why we say Leaf…
How do I Know When to Replace My Gutters?
Gutters protect your home from one of its biggest enemies – water. Having well-maintained gutters will help prevent your home from expensive moisture-related problems such as mildew and mold, peeling paint, wood rot and annual cleaning. Cracked Gutters or Broken Seams Cracked gutters or gutters with broken seams are problems that cause your gutters to…
What is a Gutter Splash Guard
Splash guards are material placed in areas of a gutter system—usually valleys, also known as corners—where overspilling may occur. Furthermore, splash guards are installed on open-top gutter systems to keep water flowing through the gutter system in areas that often overflow due to heavy rainfalls. If you have traditional, open-top gutters, you may wonder if…
How to Prepare Your Home for Halloween: Creating a Safe, Festive, and Welcoming Environment
Halloween is a time of fun, spooky decorations, and neighborhood trick-or-treating. But beyond the candy and costumes, it’s also essential to ensure your home is ready to handle the night’s excitement safely. Whether you’re decorating your house to be the spookiest on the block or ensuring that everything runs smoothly for guests, several essential tasks…
Understanding the Benefits and Advantages of Seamless Gutters
What are seamless gutters? These are a well-loved choice for homeowners who wish to safeguard their homes from water damage. Unlike sectional or regular gutters, seamless gutters are fashioned from a single piece of material, eliminating the risk of leaks for better water flow. One of the main advantages of seamless gutters is their leak-free design. An array…
Gutter Damage You Can Repair
Do you have sizeable repairs to make to your gutters this spring? Sometimes the problems catch you off-guard, or sometimes you’re not surprised because you’ve been putting off an issue you’ve known about for months. There are a few different things that could be wrong with your gutters. Depending on how long you’ve owned your…
Preventing Water Damage with Gutters | Part 1: Protect Your Foundation
This is the first part of a Leafguard series entitled “Preventing Water Damage with Gutters”. Check back periodically for the parts that will follow. Leonardo Da Vinci said that water is the driving force of all nature. But water can be the driving force of all nightmares around your house if your gutter system isn’t…
