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Gutter Guards And Snow

By rempferconstruction
Jan-30-2017
Damage Prevention, Gutter Guards, Gutters
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Gutter Guards And Snow. In this area of Virginia, we seem to get just a couple good snow storms and that’s it. There are more icy snows that roll through our area. We’ve talked A LOT about ice dams and icicles. We haven’t really dived into what to expect when you have gutter guards on your gutters. So when snow that’s icier or slowly melting becomes a icy slush this is where it’s going to drip; causing icicles and ice dams. When you mix this wintery weather with solid aluminum metal, it can create a sheet of ice. This makes it harder for your gutter guards to work properly ( or if you do not have gutter guards you can still run into this with just gutters). The melted water is going to roll over the ice sheet and drip onto your porch or walkway creating slick spots. Gutter guards that are more open mesh allow more water to seep in but this can make your gutter HEAVY. Leading to your gutters possibly becoming unattached from your home. This is one of the biggest complaints about gutter guards but think about the rest of the year and how they keep your gutters clean and free of clogs. There are some preventative measure you can take to avoid these ice sheets over your screen mesh gutter guards and hopefully keeping the majority of heavy ice out of your gutters. Snow rakes to pull sections of snow away from the eaves of your roof or heated gutter guards. Gutters & Guards, Inc does offer a heated gutter guard. Depending on the climate that you live in should always impact the type of gutter guards you need to install on your home. That and the type of debris you want to keep out. For a free estimate on gutter cleaning, repairs or adding gutter guards, call us today! Our experienced team will take the guess-work out of the process, and ensure that your home is protected. Connect with us for daily inspiration, updates and information: Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram

Tags: Construction and Maintenance, Gutter Guard, Gutter Guards, Gutters, Gutters and Guards, Lynchburg Virginia, Materials and Supplies, Virginia, Water damage, winter

Gutter Maintenance Tips #20 – Wet Basement Fix

By rempferconstruction
Jul-1-2015
Damage Prevention, Gutters
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Wet Basement Fix A wet basement is no joke. This can be caused by a number of issues, the most important precaution is to look to see if your gutters are clean and downspouts are not clogged as well as properly diverting water away from your home’s foundation. If downspout water is puddling around the foundation, extend the downspout at least 10 feet from the house. You will also need to check the surface around your home. If you notice any puddling around your homes foundation, fill them in. The land around your home should slope down to not allow puddle to form around your home. If none of the above looks like it’s causing the water to run into your basement look inward or it could be subsurface water which truly calls for a professional. For help with getting water out and away from your basement, call a professional for more help. For a free estimate on gutter cleaning, repairs or adding gutter guards, call us today! Our experienced team will take the guess-work out of the process, and ensure that your home is protected. Connect with us for daily inspiration, updates and information: Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram

Tags: clogged gutters, Construction and Maintenance, curb appeal, Downspout, gutter cleaning, Gutter Guard, Gutter Guards, Gutters, Gutters and Guards, leak, Lynchburg Virginia, Materials and Supplies, Rain gutter, summer, Virginia, Water damage

10 Quick Tips About Your Gutters

By rempferconstruction
Jun-1-2015
Damage Prevention, Fast Fact, Gutters
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10 Quick Tips About Your Gutters Gutters are an important part of your home. They help gather rain water and direct it away from your home and foundation. We have 10 Quick Tips About Your Gutters and how to keep them in working order. 1. Clean and unclog your gutters A LEAST twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall. This ensure that your gutters will not malfunction creating costly repairs and headaches. If you live in an area where there are more trees you may want to invest in gutter guards or clean them out more frequently! 2. Always make sure that your downspouts are unclogged and that they are carrying water out and away from your home’s foundation. 3. Seamless gutters have less seams ( the only seams are at corners) and therefore have smaller chances to leak. 4. Mold, water stains or discoloration of areas around gutters indicate a need for cleaning or repair. 5. In the winter months, it’s important to have clean gutters because clogged gutters can make ice dams form or become a bigger problem, since water is backing up. 6. If you clean your gutters yourself, make sure to use proper ladder safety! 7. Standing water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes! 8. If you neglect your gutters for too long, all the weight for the debris will cause your gutters to sag and pull away from your home. This can lead to damages if they fall from your home! 9. Seamless gutters can be made of aluminum, galvanized steel or copper. 10. After cleaning all the debris from your gutters, make sure to use a garden hose to rinse out your gutters and check for leaks in the downspouts! Do not use a power washer, this can cause damage to your gutters or other parts of the home. Another tips that we tell our customers is to never climb on a ladder if you are not completely comfortable with it. This can lead to a bad injury! 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

Tags: Construction and Maintenance, damage, Debris, Downspout, fall gutter cleaning, gutter cleaning, Gutter Guard, Gutter Guards, Gutters, Gutters and Guards, Home repair, injury prevention, leak, Lynchburg Virginia, Materials and Supplies, Rain, Rain gutter, summer, Virginia, Water damage

Gutter Maintenance Tips #13 – Install Splash Guards

By rempferconstruction
May-12-2015
Gutters, Roofing
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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

Tags: Construction and Maintenance, gutter cleaning, Gutter Guard, Gutter Guards, Gutters, Gutters and Guards, leak, Lynchburg Virginia, Materials and Supplies, Rain gutter, spring, Virginia, Water damage

Gutter Maintenance Tips #12 – Add A Splash Block

By rempferconstruction
May-6-2015
Damage Prevention, Gutters
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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

Tags: Construction and Maintenance, damage, Downspout, gutter cleaning, Gutter Guard, Gutter Guards, Gutters, Gutters and Guards, Home repair, Lynchburg Virginia, Rain gutter, spring, Virginia, Water damage

Gutter Maintenance Tips #11 – Inspecting Fascia Board

By rempferconstruction
Apr-28-2015
Damage Prevention, Gutters, Roofing, Soffit & Fascia
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Inspecting Fascia Board Inspecting Fascia Board while you are cleaning your gutters can let you know if it may be time to replace them. Fasica boards not only protect your roof and the interior of the home from moisture by blocking its entrance. This is also the place where gutters typically hang from. If you neglect your fascia board for too long your gutters will start to sag and this is a tell-tale sign that they need replaced. So when gutter cleaning this spring, please take a moment to inspect your fascia board for any cracks, splinters, or discoloration. 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

Tags: Construction and Maintenance, fascia, gutter cleaning, Gutter Guard, Gutter Guards, Gutters, Gutters and Guards, Lynchburg Virginia, Materials and Supplies, Rain gutter, Roof, spring, Water damage

Gutter Maintenance Tips #9 – Clean Leaves From Roof

By rempferconstruction
Apr-22-2015
Damage Prevention, Gutters, Roofing
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Clean Leaves From Roof When it comes to cleaning your gutters there are a few things you need to do BEFORE you start. The biggest task you need to tackle is clean leaves from roof. If you don’t clean your roof from all debris that same debris can get in your gutters and undo all that hard work you put into cleaning them out. There are a few different techniques you can try if you are not hiring a professional. Chances are leaves are in your valleys if you have a lot of trees. If you leave them on your roof they will trap moisture and eventually decompose. This can lead to weeds and possible leaks. You can use a leaf blower to get them off your roof but PLEASE use caution and safe practices. Wet leaves make it more difficult. Another option is using a water hose but we warn you not to use a power washer. A power washer has too much force and can damage shingles. If this seems unsafe to you please call a professional. 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

Tags: Charlottesville Virginia, Construction and Maintenance, damage, Debris, gutter cleaning, Gutter Guard, Gutter Guards, Gutters, Gutters and Guards, injury prevention, Lynchburg Virginia, Materials and Supplies, Rain gutter, Roof, spring, Virginia, Water damage

Gutter Maintenance Tips #8 – Gutter Overflow

By rempferconstruction
Apr-14-2015
Damage Prevention, Gutter Guards, Gutters
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Gutter Overflow April Showers Bring May Flowers. Gutter overflow can cause lots of problems from foundation damage to water damages on your home. There are a few solutions on what the fix could be and depending on how your gutters are handling it during the rain. If the water is overflowing at the bottom of a valley this is not because your gutters are not working right, there is just too much water running to one central point. Add a divertor to split the water sending it both ways easing the run of water to the point. If they are running over your gutter guards, this is usually a pitch problem. Have your local professional adjust this. If water is running behind your gutter this could mean that your gutters are loose from your fascia. Have a professional tighten these and check for fascia for rot. 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

Tags: Charlottesville Virginia, Construction and Maintenance, gutter cleaning, Gutter Guard, Gutter Guards, Gutters, Gutters and Guards, Home repair, leak, Lynchburg Virginia, Materials and Supplies, Rain, Rain gutter, spring, Virginia, Water damage, Weather

Preparing Gutters For April Showers

By rempferconstruction
Apr-6-2015
Damage Prevention, Gutter Guards, Gutters
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Preparing Gutters For April Showers April is here and you know what that means spring showers. Since winter is rough on the exterior of your home especially gutters, it’s important to take advantage of a break in weather and inspect your home and gutters. What To Look For: Leaks – Look for leaks that may have formed in your gutters over the winter. Take a water hose and run water through your gutters and look for any spots that may be leaking. Damages – Look for damages such as rust spots, bent sections, or hangers that need to be tightened. Clogs – When you are running water thought your gutters looking for leaks and you notice that your gutters are not draining properly, you may have a gutter or downspout clog. If you are in need of professional help, do not hesitate to contact a professional ( such as Gutters & Guards, Inc.). They will be able to help you fix a problem or leak in a timely manner and get your gutters working at 100% again. Gutters & Guards, Inc also offers a Long-Term Maintenance Program, which allows you to relax about gutter maintenance and twice a year we come out to look at your gutters and clean them and repair them. Keeping your gutters in working order and healthy. Spring is also a great time to consider gutter leaf guards on your home. You can start the year out right be installing gutter guards and preventing clogs. 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

Tags: Charlottesville Virginia, Construction and Maintenance, damage, Debris, gutter cleaning, Gutter Guard, Gutter Guards, Gutters, Gutters and Guards, leak, Lynchburg Virginia, Materials and Supplies, Rain gutter, spring, Virginia, Water damage

The Importance Of Spring Gutter Cleaning

By rempferconstruction
Mar-19-2015
Damage Prevention, Gutters
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The Importance Of Spring Gutter Cleaning Spring gutter cleaning is an important part of spring cleaning. You have to remember that the last time you cleaned out your gutters was back at the end of fall. Leaves, pine needles and other debris will still continue to collect after you clean the gutters not to mention if animals (such as squirrels and birds) bring debris onto of your roof or into your gutters. Also with spring blooming, your gutters can catch debris. We suggest if your are cleaning out your gutters yourself to do it on the first sunny day before all the rain hits. If you are looking for a professional gutter cleaning service ( like Gutters & Guards, Inc.) call them today and set up an appointment. Spring gutter cleaning is very important to look for damage that may have happened during the winter. Look for leaks, rust spots or places where your gutter could be loose and pulling away from your home. While you’re up cleaning out your gutters, take a look at your roof too. Look for missing or damages shingles as well as shingle granules in your gutters. These are signs that you may be in need of a roof replacement or repair. If you are not sure please call a professional. Spring is a good time to look into investing into gutter guards. After your gutters are clean why not keep them that way and prevent clogs by installing gutter guards. Learn more about the different types of gutter guards we offer. 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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