The Gibraltar Team in Challenging Times October 8, 2020 At Gibraltar, we recognize the collective strength of our employees drives our success, in good times and in more challenging times. Our team came together in an extraordinary way over the last several months and created a new level of community, culture and family. Across our diverse set of companies, our team of over 2,500 […] Read More
How to Keep Gutters Free of Nesting Birds June 15, 2021June 4, 2021Jeremy KelseyHome & Garden Many people enjoy watching birds and their interesting behaviors. Unfortunately, some of these behaviors can be irritating and even destructive to your property. READ MORE
Get to the Source of a Wet Basement June 8, 2021June 4, 2021Jeremy KelseyGutter-Related Health & Safety A wet basement can be a homeowner’s worst nightmare. Damp basements lead to the growth of mold and mildew and can result in damage to items stored in the basement area. If the basement happens to be finished, not only will water damage furniture and other furnishings, it can also ruin walls and flooring materials […] READ MORE
10 Benefits of Rainwater Harvesting for Urban & Rural Homes June 1, 2021June 7, 2021Jeremy KelseyHome & Garden Rainwater harvesting is the practice of collecting and storing rainwater run-off from a roof or other surface for future use. The rain collects in the gutters, travels down the downspouts and is then channeled into a barrel or other container for storage until it’s needed. READ MORE
5 Essential Gutter Cleaning Tools May 24, 2021May 10, 2021Jeremy KelseyGutter Maintenance Once you’ve made up your mind to tackle gutter cleaning, the next step is to arm yourself with the right gutter cleaning tools. If you don’t have effective tools, the job will be much more difficult, and your safety could even be compromised. Below are some basic yet essential gutter cleaning tools that will help […] READ MORE
The Do’s & Don’ts of Ladder Safety May 17, 2021May 10, 2021Jeremy KelseyGutter-Related Health & Safety More than 90,000 people are treated in emergency rooms every year due to ladder-related injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). This statistic underscores the risks of ladder use and the importance of taking safety precautions seriously when using this common household equipment. With spring gutter cleaning season approaching, now is a good […] READ MORE
5 Gutter Cleaning Tips That Could Save Your Life May 10, 2021May 10, 2021Jeremy KelseyGutter Maintenance If more homeowners understood the correct method for cleaning out their gutters, far fewer people would suffer injury while performing this common home maintenance task. According to statistics shared by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 90,000 emergency room visits occur as a result of ladder-related injuries every year. Over the last 10 years, […] READ MORE
How the Gutter Helmet® Gutter Cover Works May 3, 2021May 10, 2021Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection Gutter Helmet® gutter covers are installed directly over existing full-size gutters. You’ll notice that the nose of a Gutter Helmet® cover actually extends past the lip of your gutter. This patented Nose Forward Design™ prevents debris from entering your gutters. Unlike some other rain gutter covers that claim to protect gutters just as well, Gutter […] READ MORE
The Downspout Extender, Part 2: Ideas to Create Better Curb Appeal April 19, 2021April 5, 2021Jeremy KelseyGutters In a recent blog, we shared what makes a downspout extender one of the most effective solutions to prevent basement flooding. Homeowners who have long struggled with damp, musty basements and crawl spaces are often amazed to learn that adding an extender to their downspouts – which moves snowmelt and rainwater that drains from the […] READ MORE
The Downspout Extender, Part 1: Protect Your Home From the Threat of Basement Flooding April 13, 2021April 5, 2021Jeremy KelseyGutters Would you be surprised to learn that one of the most effective ways to prevent basement flooding is with a simple piece of guttering known as a downspout extender? For many homes, this additional section added onto their gutter system lengthens the downspout enough to provide the perfect solution to chronically damp basements and crawl […] READ MORE
The Many Benefits of Gutter Protection Systems April 7, 2021April 5, 2021Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection The main function of gutters is to direct the flow of water away from your house. Not only do they provide additional protection for your roof, gutters also help protect your landscaping and your home’s foundation. As time goes by, your gutters can begin to experience problems such as clogging and leakage. In order to […] READ MORE
April Showers Bring … Overflowing Gutters? April 1, 2021April 5, 2021Jeremy KelseyGutter Maintenance After a long winter, most everyone looks forward to the warmer weather of spring, brightly colored flowers and beautiful greenery. However, along with spring comes the need for routine home maintenance, especially with regard to your gutter system. Winters are hard on gutters. During particularly hard winters, they can become loaded down with heavy ice […] READ MORE
Save Energy & Cut Costs With a Retractable Awning March 22, 2021March 9, 2021Jeremy KelseyHome & Garden, Lifestyle Did you know heat entering your home through window glass is responsible for an estimated 20% of the load on your air conditioner? An excellent way to combat unwanted solar heat gain is by installing a retractable awning. It’s more effective at preventing solar radiation from penetrating glass than window films and tinted glass. READ MORE
Don’t Forget Spring Gutter Cleaning March 15, 2021March 9, 2021Jeremy KelseyGutter Maintenance, Gutters With all the activities and home maintenance chores that come with spring, it’s easy to forget (or procrastinate) gutter cleaning. However, it’s crucial that you don’t ignore this important task! If you don’t check for damage and clear out any dirt and debris that have accumulated in the gutters since the last cleaning, you could […] READ MORE
4 Tips for a Healthy Roof March 8, 2021March 9, 2021Jeremy KelseyRoofing If you want to start the new year off right, be sure to check your roof and make sure it’s in top condition. After all, maintaining your roof is much less expensive than having to pay for repairs or even a premature roof replacement! To keep your roof healthy, strong and prevent minor issues from […] READ MORE
Spring Home Maintenance: What You Need to Know March 1, 2021March 9, 2021Jeremy KelseyHome Maintenance After a long, cold winter, the arrival of spring is a welcome change. One aspect of spring that’s not quite so enjoyable, however, is the long list of home maintenance tasks that comes with it. As unenjoyable as these chores might be, it’s necessary that they be completed in a timely manner in order to […] READ MORE
Gutter Helmet®: The Permanent Solution to Gutter Cleaning Dilemmas February 16, 2021February 4, 2021Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection As they consider gutter protection options, homeowners always ask us if Gutter Helmet® is warranted. We want the world to know that yes, Gutter Helmet is warranted for life! We weren’t exaggerating when we created the following slogan: Never Clean Your Gutters Again®. We guarantee that once you put this innovative product on your gutters, […] READ MORE
Do Home Depot & Lowe’s Have the Best Gutter Guards? February 9, 2021February 4, 2021Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection Big-box home improvement stores offer a variety of gutter protection options. We surveyed the gutter protection products offered at two of the most popular home improvement centers around the country. Below we share what we found. READ MORE
Avoid the 5 Most Dangerous Gutter Cleaning Mistakes February 2, 2021February 4, 2021Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection The sight of people falling off of ladders, roofs and other high places is often used for comic relief on TV and in the movies. Unfortunately, in real life, these situations aren’t at all funny. There are far too many things that can go wrong when homeowners attempt to clean their gutters without taking the […] READ MORE
How Gutters Can Affect Your Home’s Foundation February 2, 2021February 4, 2021Jeremy KelseyGutters Gutters play a huge part in protecting your home’s foundation. Having a quality gutter system helps ensure that runoff from rain and snowmelt is directed safely away from your house. From the gutters, water is channeled into a downspout, which directs it safely away from the foundation. Be sure that your downspout deposits it at […] READ MORE
More Than Just Talk: Our Top Gutter Helmet®️ Reviews January 25, 2021January 7, 2021Jeremy KelseyGutter Helmet® It’s one thing to advertise that you have a great product and satisfied customers, but it’s quite another to be able to prove it with excellent reviews. READ MORE
