Leafguard Home Improvement Blog
When Is The Best Time to Clean Your Gutters
Although it may seem like a chore and certainly isn’t the most fun thing you might do on the weekend, gutter cleaning is integral to your home maintenance schedule. Your gutters are an essential part of your house as a system; they need to function correctly to do what they were designed for. Why is late Fall…
How to Keep Leaves out of Gutters
Fall is upon us, and the trees are losing their leaves. It’s the cycle of the seasons. But leaves cause problems with your gutters and can clog them when they fall. Leaves should be cleaned from your gutters at least twice a year. There are several ways you can clean your gutters. So how do you…
How to Install Aluminum Gutters
Aluminum gutters are probably the most cost-effective gutter to put on your home. You can have a professional install your gutters. You can even do it yourself. However, do you realize what you need to do to install them? A Better Choice The Leafguard one-piece gutter system is the premier system available. Our professionals will…
How to Fix Gutter Overflow
Gutters are essential in moving rainwater away from your house to prevent water damage to your home’s foundation, walls, and interior. But if something prevents gutters from working correctly, the water will spill over the sides of your gutters, creating a whole list of problems, including: After identifying the reason behind the overflowing rainwater, the next step is…
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Gutter Damage?
Insurance does cover specific water damage that occurs because of a problem with gutters. However, this is a bit of a sticky issue and depends on the type of Homeowners Insurance you have. When does Homeowners Insurance cover water damage? A standard homeowners policy covers water damage only if it is sudden and internal. It…
Can I paint my gutters?
Yes, you can paint gutters. There is a common misconception that you cannot apply new paint to guttering as they are metal, but this is not true. Some paints, such as acrylic exterior paint, are designed to take on the elements. This means it’s possible to transform your gutter’s appearance with just a fresh coat….
Why are my Gutters Leaking?
Gutters are not something you often put a lot of thought into – until something happens. You come home and happen to notice dripping from your downspout. A significant rain happens, and you recognize your gutters are not containing the water or you happen to see a crack or split in your gutter. What if…
Why Do You Need Gutters for Your Home
Every home needs gutter protection because overflowing gutters and leaking water from your gutters can cause severe and costly damage to your home. Whether you have good gutters, bad gutters, or no gutters, the bottom line is this: water cannot stay around your house. It is easy to forget and assume your home is prepared for when steady rain…
Southeast Gutter Protection
The Southeastern region of the United States is made up of six states: Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Weather in the southeast consists of very mild winters, with temperatures averaging in the 50’s and 60’s during the day. The Southeast doesn’t often receive heavy snowfall during the winter. Rain is the…