Does the roof of your home have a drip edge? If not, it probably should. According to one report released by the EPA, drip edges are among the top ways to control moisture during building design, construction, and maintenance. But what is the purpose of a drip edge, and why do you need one on your roof? Without a […]
Read MoreMaintaining your gutters is one of the most important things you can do to prevent damage to your home and yard. This is especially true for the winter months, as snowfall runoff, winter storms, and ice are especially dangerous to unprepared homes. If you detect that your gutters need replacing, now is the time to […]
Read MoreWith the winter months right around the corner, it’s fairly obvious that you should start preparing your home for winter right now. But if you’re a new homeowner or are inexperienced with winter home preparations, it can be hard to know where to start. That’s why we’ve compiled a shortlist of home prep to-dos that […]
Read MoreDuring the fall and winter, people in central Pennsylvania tend to spend more time inside, where they can be cozy and comfortable instead of spending time outside like they might in other seasons. This means outdoor maintenance tasks stack up over the colder months. When the snow starts to melt, you might notice that the […]
Read MoreYour gutters play an essential role in keeping your home attractive and safe from water damage. Without functioning gutters, rainwater and melting snow on your roof can erode the foundation of your home, damage your landscaping, cause windows to rot, and lead to leaks in the roof itself. As a result, you want to choose […]
Read MoreYour gutters serve an important function. They protect your home from water damage caused by an overflow of rain. When gutters get clogged by debris, they can no longer move the water away from your house safely. What’s worse, the weight of the debris in the gutter may cause them to sag and detach from your […]
Read MoreOne of the many responsibilities of owning a house is dealing with clogged gutters. All too often, taking the time to fix clogged gutters is not a priority. This is because cleaning your gutters can be a thankless, messy, unpleasant, and even dangerous task. Plus, the risks of not cleaning gutters are not always apparent […]
Read MoreGutters are an indispensable fixture on practically all homes. They protect your house from water-related damages by collecting rainwater and channeling it to the ground and away from the foundation. As gutter installation is not one of the more complicated construction projects, sometimes homeowners can take on the task themselves or hire an that doesn’t have […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to maintenance and upgrades to your home, you will often think about roofing, siding, paint, door, and windows, but have you ever considered the gutters? Though it may seem odd, the mundane detail known as the gutter system is what prevents foundations and walls from becoming flooded with water. Purpose The purpose […]
Read MoreGutters play an essential role in protecting your home. By catching the runoff from your roof and diverting it away from your house, they protect your siding, doors, windows, and foundation from damage and help keep your basement from filling up with water. This is especially important in the winter to prevent ice buildup on […]
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