5 Common Locations for Ice Dams on a Roof December 14, 2020 In those regions of the country that are subject to significant amounts of snowfall and extended periods of freezing temperatures, many homes are damaged by a phenomenon known as ice damming. An ice dam is a ridge of ice that prevents snowmelt from draining off the roof. Ice dams occur when heat from a home’s […] Read More
Stop! Before You Get Out That Ladder to Clean the Gutters, Read This September 7, 2020September 4, 2020Jeremy KelseyGutter-Related Health & Safety There are a number of reasons to consider adding the best gutter guards around to your gutters, but the main purpose is to protect them from the build-up of leaves and other tree debris. When left unattended, clogged gutters can result in thousands of dollars in damage due to rot, erosion and foundation problems. Safety […] READ MORE
Can Gutter Helmet® Gutter Covers Handle Really Heavy Rains? July 21, 2020July 8, 2020Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection Homeowners in certain parts of the country that are subject to heavy rainfall often ask us if rain gutter covers from Gutter Helmet® can stand up to really heavy rains. The answer is yes, they can! READ MORE
The Best Gutter Covers Include a Triple Lifetime Warranty July 13, 2020July 8, 2020Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection So you’re tired of cleaning your gutters twice a year because of the muck and debris that always collects inside them, along with the threat of injury that comes with climbing up and down a ladder. You’ve made the decision to invest in gutter guards – congratulations! Next, you need to choose a gutter cover […] READ MORE
Ladder Safety 101: How to Stay Safe When Cleaning Gutters March 21, 2017February 4, 2019Jeremy KelseyFeatured Articles, Gutter Helmet®, Gutter-Related Health & Safety Did you know that the United States has the most ladder-related deaths of any country in the world? Every year, nearly nine million people are taken to the emergency room due to injuries sustained from falling off a ladder. Many of these casualties are homeowners who fall from their ladders while trying to clean gutters […] READ MORE
Start Preparing Your Home for Winter August 15, 2016March 13, 2018Jeremy KelseyBlog As the summer comes to an end, many homeowners’ minds are turning to winter. Preparing your home for winter may take longer than you think, so it could be a good idea to start your preparation right now. Increase Insulation Heating drafty houses can be really expensive. Add insulation in the attic, replace weather stripping […] READ MORE
The Best Gutter Guards … According to You! February 1, 2013November 15, 2019Jeremy KelseyBlog, Gutter Protection, Uncategorized When it comes to gutter guards, there are numerous places you can turn for opinions on which one is right for you. In addition to the product sites themselves, there are advertisements, magazine articles, and input from “experts.” But sometimes, the best place to get information about whether gutter guards work is from regular people […] READ MORE
