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,
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 aesthetics; form and function Durability & Longevity
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 your roof is not warmed by
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 to be a year of deep colors and powerful statements. Whether you’re
Here in Fairfield CT, we are all enjoying the fact that after the long New England winter, the weather is finally starting to warm up! March is when most homeowners put together their spring cleaning and household maintenance list. As you begin to clean and organize your home for Spring, do not forget to check your home’s exterior, including your gutters, flashing, and roof. Our expert roofing team came up with this roof inspection checklist
