Old Gutters: How Can They Harm Your Home? April 26, 2023 The importance of gutters is often understated. Besides shedding water from your roof, they protect your home’s foundation and landscaping from damage. Like other exterior components, they will eventually need replacement. You want to invest in the best rain gutter system when this time arrives. Read More
Gutter Installation: Why It Isn’t Worth It April 18, 2023April 19, 2023Jeremy KelseyGutters The longevity of your gutter system does not only depend on the material. Installation and maintenance play a significant role in its lifespan. When not properly handled and secured, gutters can risk your home of water damage. Hiring experienced professionals to install your gutters and gutter guards can save you from costly repairs. READ MORE
3 Telltale Signs Your Home Is in Trouble March 15, 2022March 16, 2022Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection It can really be said that your home speaks to you. Of course, you have to be paying attention in order to understand what it’s trying to tell you. Here we list some examples of possible warning signs your home may be sending you. Be sure not to ignore these distress signals: READ MORE
How to Tell That Your Gutters Are Leaking March 9, 2022March 16, 2022Jeremy KelseyGutters In order to determine whether your gutters need to be repaired, you have to keep an eye out for certain signs. Your gutter system — which can include gutter covers — has a very important job: protecting your home from water buildup and damage (especially the foundation). Leaky gutters can cause all sorts of problems, […] READ MORE
Considerations to Help You Choose the Right Gutter Cover February 14, 2022February 15, 2022Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection Gutter covers are a fairly simple concept. They can be in the form of a cover or an insert that fits over or into gutters to keep out unwanted materials like leaves, twigs and other debris — basically everything except water. They’re meant to help keep your gutters clean, clear and functional. Even though the […] READ MORE
How Gutter Helmet® Solves Gutter Problems January 11, 2022January 17, 2022Jeremy KelseyGutters A good gutter system is vital to protect your home against rain and water intrusion. It does this by draining and channeling rainwater off your roof and away from the house. This helps protect not only your foundation and landscaping, but also the exterior walls, siding, soffit and fascia from the effects of erosion and […] 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
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 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
Another Reason Gutter Helmet® Tops Gutter Guards from Home Depot & Lowe’s August 18, 2020August 5, 2020Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection So you’ve decided to invest in gutter covers for your gutters – you’ve made a great choice! You’ll appreciate the convenience of not having to clean dirty gutters several times a year, as well as the peace of mind that comes from staying safely on the ground while your gutter covers do the job of […] 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, 2020March 25, 2022Jeremy 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
Infographics: Tools to Make Cleaning Your Gutters Easier November 28, 2019December 4, 2019Jeremy KelseyInfographics Are your gutters clogged and hard to clean? Check out our handy infographic to learn about the best tools for cleaning your gutters and removing gutter clogs. READ MORE
4 Frequently Asked Questions About Gutters August 7, 2019October 21, 2019Jeremy KelseyBlog Although the most frequently asked gutter question is “Do I really need gutters?”, it is one of the few with a simple answer: yes. Most questions about gutters depend on your home and how fast rain falls in your area. Some of our authorized Gutter Helmet® installers have sent us the most frequently asked questions […] READ MORE
A Look at Gutter Materials & the Importance of Gutter Guards June 19, 2019October 21, 2019Jeremy KelseyGutters Although your roof does the bulk of the job of keeping rainwater out of your home, your gutters also play an important part. Without a properly installed and maintained gutter system, water can get into your home via your basement, foundation or – with clogged gutters – by backing up onto your roof. Choosing the […] READ MORE
How Clean Gutters Protect Your Home in Any Season June 12, 2019October 21, 2019Jeremy KelseyGutters When the sun is shining, it’s easy to forget just how much heavy lifting your gutters do. But if you’ve dealt with as much water damage as we have, you’ll know that clean, functional gutters are something you’ll want to have 24/7/365. Here’s how Gutter Helmet® protects your home in any season. READ MORE
Unique Features of Gutter Helmet® Rain Gutter Guards May 22, 2019October 21, 2019Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection Gutter Helmet® is America’s first, best and #1 gutter protection system. But what exactly makes it the undisputed leader among gutter guards and the permanent solution to your gutter protection needs? Find out in this infographic. READ MORE
Why Gutter Helmet® Gutter Guards Won’t Affect Your Roof Warranty May 15, 2019October 21, 2019Jeremy KelseyGutters We’ve mentioned your roofing warranty in previous blogs and alluded to the fact that some gutter guard companies’ products could potentially void a roof warranty. This is because not all rain gutter covers are made the same way or attach to your roofing system in a manufacturer-approved manner. The last thing you want to do […] READ MORE
5 Tips for Silencing Noisy Rain Gutter Downspouts April 22, 2019October 21, 2019Jeremy KelseyGutters If you’ve ever been kept up by the steady drip-drip-drip of water in your downspouts, you’ve come to the right place. Check out these simple tips for quieting your downspouts. READ MORE
The Best Rain Gutters for Even the Wettest Areas March 27, 2019October 21, 2019Jeremy KelseyHome Improvement It seems that rain records are being broken every year. Nashville, Tennessee, just had its wettest February ever, surpassing the average rainfall by more than 10 inches! Parts of California have feet of accumulated snow. When all that snow melts, it turns to water. So just because you don’t get a lot of rain doesn’t […] READ MORE
