Gutter
Mold and mildew love gutter neglect
By The Third Estimate. Extreme damage can occur if your gutter problems seep indoors. When was the last time you had your gutters cleaned? It might seem like a small chore but ignoring it could lead to massive problems. Overflowing gutters can cause serious, long-term damage to everything from your foundation to ...
Spring cleaning your gutters
By Guardian Roofing, Gutters & Insulation. Learn how to protect your roof and home by properly cleaning and maintaining your gutters. If you’re thinking about spring cleaning your home, make sure you don’t forget your gutters! Over time your gutters will naturally build up debris and such from rainfall, pollen, dirt and ...
Why you should reinforce your gutters
By The Roof Gallery. Learn about the options you have for reinforcing your gutters and how they can help your entire home last longer. For many homeowners, frequent or relentless rainfall is a fact of life. But did you know that if that precipitation is not moved off the roof with a ...
Top May articles: Spring cleaning and community care
By Emma Peterson. See what interesting topics caught the eyes of AskARoofer readers this past month! As April showers turned into May flowers, the AskARoofer readers started to investigate how to care for their roofs this spring. In one of our top articles, Trevor Underwood from DECRA Metal Roofing shared five essential ...
Q&A – Why do some homes not have gutters?
Looking around their neighborhood, this homeowner noticed something strange. Alex, a homeowner in Northwest Arkansas, recently noticed that some of the homes in their neighborhhod had gutters. But most of them didn't, including theirs. They came to the AskARoofer Experts for some insight into why, asking: I live in Northwest Arkansas ...
Top April articles: Giving back to people and planet
By Emma Peterson. Take a trip down memory lane with the top articles of the last month! This month, we got to cover countless topics related to caring for your roof. In fact, our top article from the month was filled with expert tips and tricks on installing gutters in the Pacific ...
Gutter maintenance: The overlooked key to a long-lasting roof
By HER Roofing. Ignoring your gutters could lead to costly roof damage — learn how regular maintenance can protect your home and wallet. A well-maintained roof starts with something homeowners often overlook — gutters. These unassuming channels do more than direct rainwater; they shield your home from costly damage. When left unchecked, ...
Shield your roof from the inside out
By Guardian Roofing. A well-insulated attic is the secret weapon against roof damage. When it comes to protecting your home, your roof takes the brunt of the hash elements — but what’s happening underneath can be just as important. At Guardian Roofing, we know that attic insulation isn’t just about keeping your ...
Protecting your gutters in the winter
By Elite Roofing. Learn about key maintenance steps and strategies to keep your gutters and roof safe and sound this winter. With snow-covered streets and picturesque frosted trees, wintertime can truly be a wonderland. However, the balance to the beauty is the maintenance challenges that winter weather can present homeowners. In areas ...
There are hidden winter threats to your roof
By J&K Roofing. Maintain your roof to avoid damage from sleet and snow. Cold winters can bring a slew of damaging factors to your roof. Freezing temperatures, snowfall and icy wind are all factors that come with harsh winter seasons, impacting your roof for several months out of the year. While your ...
