How to Choose the Right Gutter Guards for Your Home
Do you know off the top of your head how much snow we get annually here in Lynchburg and surrounding cities? Twelve inches. Though less than the national average, it still amounts to something and makes for an active winter. While our winters are mild compared to other parts of the country, it’s not uncommon […]
DIY Gutter Cleaning: Tips and Tricks for Homeowners
DIY Gutter Cleaning: Tips and Tricks for Homeowners Have you started your spring cleaning yet? Spring is the perfect time to tackle those outdoor projects you’ve been meaning to get done all fall and winter but haven’t had the chance to thanks to the cold and unpredictable winter weather. It’s the perfect time of […]
Off-Season Gutter Care: What to Do When it’s Dry
Off-Season Gutter Care: What to Do When it’s Dry Our gutters work year-round to protect our homes from drainage issues. In winter, spring, summer, and fall, gutters collect, drain, and divert water from the foundation. Each season brings severe weather: heavy snow in the winter, the rainy season lasting from late spring to summer, […]
How to Tackle Gutter Corrosion: Maintenance and Material Choices
How to Tackle Gutter Corrosion: Maintenance and Material Choices Remember when you were a kid, your parents told you not to leave your bike in the rain because it would get rusty? The metal frame of the bike mixed with moisture can cause the material to corrode, leading to an unsightly appearance and damaging […]
Gutter Cleaning Hacks: Using Household Items to Keep Gutters Flowing
Gutter Cleaning Hacks: Using Household Items to Keep Gutters Flowing Have you started spring cleaning yet? If you’re like the other millions of Americans who love to refresh their homes for spring, you’ve probably already completed a cleaning task or two. Sprucing up our homes for the warmer months not only refreshes the inside […]
Harvesting Rainwater: Advanced Gutter Systems for Conservation
Harvesting Rainwater: Advanced Gutter Systems for Conservation March marks the start of the rainy season here in Lynchburg, with average rainfall totals nearing 4” in the rainiest month of May. The wettest months out of the year in Lynchburg historically are March, April, May, June, July, and part of August, getting on average around 18” […]
Do You Really Need Gutters? Why Homes Have Them & How Clogged or Damaged Gutters Can Put a Leak in Your Wallet
Walk or drive through any neighborhood, and you’ll notice that nearly every home has a gutter system. They probably all vary from half-round gutters to gutter systems with guards, k-style gutters, and some with gutter screens and filters. Whatever the style, most homes have gutter systems installed, and for good reason. If you’re […]
New Year, New Gutters: Why January is the Perfect Time for Gutter Assessment
Happy New Year! Can you believe it’s already the year 2024? Time flies, especially when we have work, kids, pets, and activities to keep us busy. Speaking of time flying, do you know when the last time your gutters were replaced or assessed? If it’s been more than 10-15 years or if you can’t […]
The Weight of Winter: Handling Snow Accumulation in Gutters
Old Man Winter will be making his appearance in the coming weeks, bringing with him frigid temperatures and snow and ice storms. Though we have a mild winter here in Lynchburg compared to other parts of the country, we still get our fair share of winter weather. Our daytime highs are rarely below 40°, […]
The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Your Gutters: Care and Keeping
Homeowners spend countless hours doing chores around their homes to maintain safety, functionality, and aesthetics. Could you imagine how rundown our homes would look if we never cut the grass, pressure washed, refreshed our landscaping, or repainted/stained the shutters and trim? Our homes would look abandoned and would be an eyesore. Along with […]
