Cleaning Gutters & Products

During an unusual period of winter thaw, you may be able to use gutter cleaning tools to remove blockages from the gutters and downspout areas. However, it is recommended that you let the pros take care of your concerns. Keep in mind that winter services will vary in the winter months in northern regions.

Ice Damming

Ice damming is not a situation a homeowner wants to deal with. Despite popular belief, gutters do not cause ice damming. Ice damming begins with your insulation. It occurs when the warm air is escaping from the attic causing the snow on the roof to melt. When the melted water reaches the surface of your cold gutter, it will refreeze on and over your gutters.

What Can Be Done In Freezing Temperatures?

• Gutter and downspout installations
• Gutter & guard installations (must install both for it to be doable in winter)
• Heated gutter & guard installations (must install both for it to be doable in winter)
• Snow guards for metal roofs
• Fascia & fascia wrap (if getting full gutter install)

How Often Should I Clean My Gutters?

• At least twice a year – typically once in spring and once in fall when leaves have all fallen

How Do Gutter Guards Work?

• Guards act as a filtration system to keep debris out of your gutters (i.e. leaves, shingle grit, small animals and pests)
• They prevent the possibility of interior clogs from happening in your gutters and downspouts
• They add strength to the whole system during winter
• Guards reduce the risk of the system breaking or detaching due to the weight of the snow or branches laying on them.

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