Monthly Archives: May 2015

Summer Gutter Maintenance


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Summer Gutter Maintenance Summer is fast approaching and that means the hot weather and summer thunderstorms will be soaking your gutters and then allowing leaves and other debris to accumulate since the water will dry up faster (due to heat). This is why it’s important to already have your gutters cleaned out. Another important thing to do during the summer is if you are planning on it add gutter guards! Summer is the perfect time to invest in gutter guards on your home. It can prevent clogs from happening as well as making it an easier task when fall rolls around. For a free estimate on gutter cleaning, repairs or gutter leaf guards, call us today! Our experienced team will take the guess-work out of the process, and make sure that your home is protected. Connect with us for daily inspiration, updates and information: Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram

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Gutter Maintenance Tips #15 – Removing Mold From Gutters


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Removing Mold From Gutters If you find mold growing on your gutters here is a solution that should help you removing mold from gutters. -Use an ordinary garden hose to give your gutters a light rinse. -We recommend at least an annual washing with clear water using a garden hose and soft-bristled brush. A long-handled car washing brush is ideal for this purpose. -Use the following solution: 1/3 cup detergent (Tide, for example) 2/3 cup trisodium phosphate 1 gallon water Taking care of your gutters is a very important task as a homeowner. Neglect them and you will have lots of issues.  If you don’t have enough time to clean them at least twice a year. Call a professional. Gutters & Guards provides a long term maintenance program. You will never have to worry about cleaning your gutters again. For a free estimate on gutter cleaning, repairs or gutter leaf guards, call us today! Our experienced team will take the guess-work out of the process, and make sure that your home is protected. Connect with us for daily inspiration, updates and information: Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram  

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Benefits Of Seamless Gutters


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Benefits Of Seamless Gutters Gutters have come a long way in both materials and the way we install them. We are a seamless gutter installer in Lynchburg, VA.  The reason we install only seamless gutters is a way to cut back and prevent lots of leaks from happening. Yes they’re called seamless gutters but they are not completely seamless. What Are Seamless Gutters? Seamless gutters are long runs of gutters with no seams in them. Of course once you get them on a home there will be due to the elbows that connect them to another seamless run but compared to a tradition gutter section which would have twice as many seams. It’s seamless.     What Are Some Of The Benefits Of Seamless Gutters? Some of the benefits of seamless gutters. Besides only have a few places where a leak could from, is that they’re custom made to fit your home. Gutters & Guards, Inc. seamless gutters are made on site and can come in a variety of colors. We own our gutter machines. It also leaves less of a window for them to become damage in travel. They can also come in aluminum or galvanized. This give you as a homeowner more options. Unfortunately our true copper gutters are not seamless but there are some aluminum gutters that look like copper we offer if you want seamless gutters. We also have a k-style and half round style gutter machines in both 5″ and 6″.     For a free estimate on gutter cleaning, repairs or gutter leaf guards, call us today! Our experienced team will take the guess-work out of the process, and make sure that your home is protected. Connect with us for daily inspiration, updates and information: Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram  

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Gutter Maintenance Tips #14 – Find A Gutter Leak


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Find A Gutter Leak Find A Gutter Leak by watching your gutters when it rains. Mark where they are leaking with a pencil or permanent marker. If it doesn’t seem to be raining very often you can also find a gutter leak by using a garden hose to run water through your gutter you then can inspect your gutters for leaks.   If you notice your gutters are leaking and need them repaired or replaced, please contact a professional. Replacing or repairing gutters yourself can be a difficult job. Hire a professional today. For a free estimate on gutter cleaning, repairs or gutter leaf guards, call us today! Our experienced team will take the guess-work out of the process, and make sure that your home is protected. Connect with us for daily inspiration, updates and information: Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram

Fascia Replacement: How To Tell


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Fascia Replacement: How To Tell Fascia Replacement: How To Tell when your fascia needs replaced. Have you noticed that your gutters are sagging or setting out AWAY from your home? This can be a sign that your fascia has rotted. The fascia board become spongy and stays wet. It can allow your gutter hangers to become loose causing gutters to pull away from house.   If you think that this is your problem, please call a professional to take a look as well. Typically when we do work on your gutters we’ll let you know if your fascia is in need of replacement because it can cause damage to your gutters! The products we use to replace old wooden fascia with Cellular PVC trim. Celluar PVC Trim treated like wood but do not rot. You can paint to match color of home or keep them white to give your home a defined look. Contact us to learn more about the different types we offer. For a free estimate on gutter cleaning, repairs or gutter leaf guards, call us today! Gutters & Guards experienced team will take the guess-work out of the process, and make sure that your home is protected. Connect with us for daily inspiration, updates and information: Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram

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Why Should I Install Gutter Guards?


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Why Should I Install Gutter Guards? Installing Gutter Guards can be a real investment and time saver if you find yourself cleaning out your gutters more than twice a year because they seem to always be filling up with leaves and other debris. Gutter guards could be your solution to cutting back on all that work and making just a routine cleaning/check up in the spring and fall be the only maintenance you really will need to worry about. We, at Gutters & Guards, Inc., offer several different varieties of gutter guards. Three of which we install regularly. The first is our high end gutter guard, Mastershield being the top of the line micro filtration system we offer. It is more expensive than other gutter guard system we offer but the technology and warranty is ahead of other systems. Mastershield offers a lifetime labor and manufacturer warranty. “We guarantee that a gutter protected by MasterShield will not clog. If it does, we’ll replace it or refund you the product cost of the MasterShield installed on your house*. But we don’t stop there: should the clog cause damage claimable against your homeowner’s policy, we’ll refund your insurance deductible, up to $1,500. Unlike some other systems, we don’t just promise to clean your gutter in the event of product failure, we promise a gutter that won’t clog. The MasterShield warranty comes direct from the manufacturer and is transferable if you should sell your home.” (source) The Mastershield system is completely enclosed by a stainless steel micromesh with a nonstick surface to prevent debris from entering in your gutters. So you won’t have to worry about pine needles getting in your gutters and creating clogs. Underneath the micromesh there is a “Hydro Vortex” to redirect water fast throughout your gutters. If you collect rainwater it’s also a purer rain water because it can filter out the majority of debris and shingle grit. It’s a light product that won’t weigh down your gutters but strong enough to keep pests out.  but the aluminum frame is strong and won’t bend up from tree limbs and sticks rolling over them.  Mastershield is available in an amazing 16 colors including copper. And it also has drip edge so you won’t have stripes running down your gutters.   The step down from this product is our screen mesh product. It has a 10 year manufacturer warranty and is made out of an anti-corrosive stainless steel screen-mesh. It’s constructed from durable aluminum material to maximize strength and coated with an industrial paint system to preserve the finish. This product is one of our biggest sellers and a great product we’ve been using for quite some time. It’s available in white, brown, bronze, and charcoal which is not as many as Mastershield. The third most popular product is our leafproof system. Unlike Mastershield and Screenmesh, Leafproof is an s-bend gutter guard that works with rain water momentum to reduce it and allow it to go into the opening. The opening is small ¼-inch water channel opening leaves gutters virtually impenetrable. Made of sturdy .024-gauge aluminum, Leafproof has a lifetime warranty with exclusions. It also sets under your shingles so it’s not an eyesore on your roof. It’s also available in 13 different colors including copper.   We also offer a few types of drop in gutter guards as well. For a free estimate on gutter cleaning, repairs or gutter leaf guards, call us today! Our experienced team will take the guess-work out of the process, and make sure that your home is protected. Connect with us for daily inspiration, updates and information: Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram  

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Gutter Maintenance Tips #13 – Install Splash Guards


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Install Splash Guards If you notice that water is running over your gutters at the point where your valley and gutters meet? This indicates that you may need to install splash guards /diverter. A diverter will separate the overflow of water coming off your roof and evenly distribute it into your gutter.  We can custom make them at Gutters & Guards, Inc shop. Give us a call to check about price. For a free estimate on gutter cleaning, repairs or gutter leaf guards, call us today! Gutters & Guards experienced team will take the guess-work out of the process, and make sure that your home is protected. Connect with us for daily inspiration, updates and information: Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram

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Removing Mildew From Gutters


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Removing Mildew From Gutters Mildew Happens. If you find mildew on the exterior of your home it does not indicate improper installation but instead that mildew under favorable condition is natural.It’s frequently found on walls where rain water drains. Mildew does not necessarily mean that you are neglecting proper maintenance but it can be a contributing factor. Normally mildew will appear are spots but thankfully there is a cleaning solution suggested by our gutter material manufacturers that can help you clean the mildew from your gutters and get them back to looking great! “Mildew can be removed by using the basic cleaning solution above with the addition of sodium hypochlorite as follows: 1/3 cup detergent (Tide, for example) 2/3 cup trisodium phosphate 1 quart sodium hypochlorite 5% solution (Clorox, for example) 3 quarts water” (Source) Use this solution with a soft bristled brush and a nozzle-less garden hose and it should come clean. Tips And Other Warnings “CAUTION: Do not exceed the recommended concentrations of cleaners; to do so can cause damage to the products’ surface. Avoid skin and eye contact with the solution, and in all cases follow manufacturer’s instructions for the use of cleaning compounds and solutions. Avoid use of abrasive-type cleaners and strong solvents. Test any cleaner on an inconspicuous area before applying to major areas. To minimize streaking, always clean from the bottom to the top and follow with a rinsing of clear water. Excessive scrubbing is unnecessary, can be harmful to the products, and may cause undesirable glossy areas over the finish. CAUTION: Do not use or mix sodium hypochlorite with other household chemicals or products containing ammonia. To do so will release hazardous gases. CAUTION: Use care not to saturate window and door openings when cleaning your Variform siding and aluminum products. TIP: Recommended you start washing from the bottom and go to the top, rinsing frequently. Cleaning solutions should be permitted to stand on the surface of the siding and/or soffit for several minutes before rinsing. TIP: Pay particular attention to areas under eaves, porches, awnings, and other overhangs that have limited exposure to the natural washing effect of rainfall.” (Source) For a free estimate on gutter cleaning, repairs or gutter leaf guards, call us today! Gutters & Guards experienced team will take the guess-work out of the process, and make sure that your home is protected. Connect with us for daily inspiration, updates and information: Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram

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Gutter Maintenance Tips #12 – Add A Splash Block


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Add A Splash Block Add A Splash Block below the bottom of your downspout to prevent rain water from pooling next to your home and potentially hurting the foundation. Downspouts are there to direct the rain water away from your home but sometimes water can pool if there is no splash block or underground downspout. Making sure that the water does not pool at the foundation of your home is very important. This will protect your home from long term and expensive damages. For a free estimate on gutter cleaning, repairs or gutter leaf guards, call us today! Our experienced team will take the guess-work out of the process, and make sure that your home is protected. Connect with us for daily inspiration, updates and information: Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram

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Cleaning The Outside Of Your Gutters


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Cleaning The Outside Of Your Gutters In the spirit of spring cleaning, we have a few different steps you can take to clean the outside of your gutters. Cleaning the outside of your gutters can be a long task because you cannot use a power washer from the safety of the ground. If you try to use a power washer you run the risk of damaging your gutters and/or siding. It can also allow water to get behind and underneath the materials on your roof. So You won’t need to buy heavy duty cleaning supplies. The materials you will need are as follows: A ladder Small Bucket (full of warm soapy water) You can use dish soap or car soap depending on what you have handy old rags or a sponge a nozzle free water hose We urge you to use proper ladder safety and never get on a ladder if you are not 100% comfortable.  If you are not comfortable being on a ladder or do not have the time, hire a professional. Gutters & Guards, Inc. cleans your gutters inside and out every time. Keeping your gutters looking great and long lasting. For a free estimate on gutter cleaning, repairs or gutter leaf guards, call us today! Our experienced team will take the guess-work out of the process, and make sure that your home is protected. Connect with us for daily inspiration, updates and information: Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram

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