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Entries Tagged as 'Gutter & Downspout Issues'

Are You Allowing Your Gutters To Work Properly?

February 15th, 2008 · No Comments

If you don’t keep your gutters free from leaves and debris then they get clogged up and water overflows the gutter and starts rotting out the wood on your fascia and sofit boards.  Keeping your gutters clean is a very important home maintenance issue and you should check the condition of your gutters at least twice […]

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Tags: Gutter & Downspout Issues · Home Maintenance Issues · Mold Issues · Most Ridiculous Issues Ever · Prevent Wood Rot · Roof Issues

Are Your Gutter Downspouts Doing Their Job?

January 12th, 2008 · No Comments

Did you know that in an average rainfall year in Atlanta that nearly 150,000 gallons of rainwater will come off of your roof? And if your gutters and downspouts aren’t doing their job of moving that water away from the foundation of the house trouble can begin. We recommend that all of your […]

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Tags: Gutter & Downspout Issues · Home Maintenance Issues