Your gutter system protects your house’s foundation from all rainwater damage by collecting and redirecting it away from your house. However, the water may end up causing a lot of problems if it pools right by the house or splashes onto the foundation. In that case, you’ll need to divert your downspout water away, and …

Downspouts compliment your gutter draining system. They allow the water collected by the gutters to drain down and away from your house’s walls. For them to do that, they need to have good structural integrity. When you hear them vibrating, that’s often your first clue that the downspout’s stability isn’t as it should be. If …

Downspouts are an essential part of your gutter system. They keep your roof and walls safe by collecting and dumping water away from them. However, sometimes the downspout drainage may not be sufficient to prevent foundation water damage. If that’s the case, you may need to improve your downspout draining options. In this article, we’ll …

Did you know that aluminum gutters and downspouts (the most common gutter system) can cost around $3,000 to install? That’s a considerable amount of money. If you’re thinking of installing them, you might be wondering if gutters help your foundation. The short answer is yes. Gutters are often well worth the investment, as they can …

If you have a pre-installed underground downspout in your home, you might be thinking about where it takes the water from your gutters. It can be hard to tell since these pipes work underground. Knowing how your gutter drainage works at home goes a long way in maintaining its much-needed functions. Luckily, we’re here to …

Maintaining your house’s drainage system can sometimes be a hassle. It’s not like you always have easy access to your yard’s gutter drains to clean them when clogs occur. Luckily, there are a few trusted methods you can rely on to get the job done. These methods will favor you regardless if you know a …

Sometimes it’s hard not to expect excessive water flow from gutters, especially after heavy rainfall. What makes it extra hassle is it messes up your yard if the downpour is mismanaged. Luckily, there are many effective and efficient techniques to manage rainwater from your gutters. Let’s take a look at the different ways how to …

The gutter protects your home from rainwater. Like most installations, it needs a fair share of maintenance to get the job done. Perhaps the most basic of all is regular cleaning from debris and other wastes. Otherwise, your gutter may attract insects, like wasps and bees. If that’s already your problem, then you may be …

If you wonder: do rollup downspouts work? The answer is yes. Roll-up downspouts are highly efficient types of downspout extensions. They offer all the benefits of traditional extensions while saving more space and providing more convenience. That said, they also have a couple of downsides that every user must be aware of. This post will …

You hear a persistent hammering noise around your house so you decide to investigate. You make sure no one is pouring water down your chimney, no one is using a jackhammer nearby, and no drones are landing on your roof. What’s that noise? Oh, it’s a woodpecker pecking away at your gutters! After figuring out …