What’s the difference between a soffit and a fascia? Soffit and fascia play an important role in the overall design of a home’s exterior. In Fairfield, homes vary in their coverage of soffit and fascia, with some having none at all and others featuring extensive coverage of both. Fascia is the horizontal trim that runs along the eaves of the roof and is often where gutters are attached. Soffit, on the other hand, refers to
We get asked all the time by Fairfield County homeowners, Do Gutter Guards Work? Well, the simple answer is yes! However, if “work” means forgetting all about your gutter guards after installing them, then you are mistaken. Gutter guards ‘work’ in the sense that they reduce the amount of maintenance needed to keep your gutters in tip-top condition. How Do Gutter Guards Work? Gutter guards, otherwise known as gutter screens, gutter helmets, or gutter covers,
Seamless Gutters: Rain gutters are not just utilitarian anymore As every homeowner knows, gutters are essential. A gutter system’s number one job is managing water; gutters bring water down from your roof and away from your home’s foundation. Today, gutter systems are expected to function and look good doing it. Modern gutters are seen as an aesthetic home design element. Meaning modern seamless gutter systems are designed and built with durability and longevity in mind, along with
Prevent Ice Dams Before They Form Ice dams form when the snow melts off of your roof and refreezes near the edge. This happens when your roof is above freezing temperature, which is usually the result of a warm attic. In almost every home, heat escapes through ceilings into the attic and warms the roof directly above it. The outdoor temperature may be below freezing, but a warm attic can melt the snow. The edge of
Four Ways to Keep Your Gutters On-Trend in Fairfield in 2021 If you’re in Fairfield County and you’re renovating your home, you’re not alone. It seems like everybody is working on spring improvements, and one of the best ways to spruce things up is to replace your gutters. Here are just a few ways that replacing your gutters can improve your quality of life. 1. Match your house’s color scheme 2021 is shaping up
