Have you ever wondered why homes don’t have massive gutters jutting out nine or ten inches from the eaves? The reason is simple: they are unnecessary in our Kentucky climate. The largest residential gutters are six inches across the open top. Most gutters are five [...]
New-to-you House Quiz Question #1: When is a gutter required? Answer: when local weather patterns and your house demand it. You’ve just moved in, but you notice your home’s existing gutters are in bad shape. You’re financially tapped out. Could you and your home get [...]
A lot of folks enjoy watching “How It’s Made” clips. How are blueberry turnovers produced? How do they make Grammy Awards? How are seamless gutters made? We can help with the last one! […]
Homeowners know our Kentucky homes have more than four seasons. Sure, we enjoy spring, summer, fall, and winter the same as everyone else. But we also have grass-cutting season, raking season, and gutter-cleaning season. Just how many gutter-cleaning seasons should we have? […]
Gutters play an essential role in protecting your home from water damage. So, having new gutters installed is an important preventative maintenance step. Every home is different, and the best way to learn how much new gutters will cost is to get written estimates. It’s [...]
Having new gutters installed on your home can bring you a huge sense of relief. It’s nice to know your roof, foundation, and siding will be protected from water by your new gutters. But one question is likely running through your mind as you’re having [...]
Replacing worn gutters with new ones is essential for reducing your home’s risk of damage. New gutters ensure water moves away from your house where it won’t cause problems. Before you start looking for brand new gutters, make sure you understand basic gutter terminology. [...]
A multi-family home or apartment building may be strong and solid, but its structural integrity could be compromised without a sound roofing system. The roof on a multi-family building does not just keep it safe from the elements. It also adds to the aesthetic appeal [...]
There is potentially no greater investment in your life than your home, so when roof damage becomes evident, it’s a source of concern. Unaddressed issues with the roof can end up costing thousands down the road. If you’re wondering what causes roof damage, take a [...]
One of the world’s oldest buildings is Scotland’s Knap of Howar, a Neolithic farmstead dating back to around 3700-2800 BCE. It has no roof. No roofing material lasts forever. When you are told by a reliable, local roofing contractor that your Kentucky home needs roof [...]
