We prefer to meet with the homeowner directly for several reasons. First is to perform an onsite inspection and discuss the layout of their current system. Many times the current system has issues like downspout placement or number of downspouts etc. that need to be...
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Rain Water Harvesting – How Much Does It Cost To Install A System
There are a variety of systems for rainwater harvesting ranging from very simple home systems to complex industrial systems. The rate at which rainwater can be collected from either system is dependent on the plan area of the system. Rainwater harvesting ensures...
What Is Drip Edge Flashing And Why Do I Need It?
Drip edge is a roof flashing that is installed at the leading edge of your shingle near the gutter It generally is a 1”x 3” or 1”x 2” piece of metal flashing slipped under the roofing material and over the top of the paper felting underneath the roofing shingles...
I’m Having A New Roof Put On, Should I Wait To Install New Gutters?
Absolutley! Roofers can be brutal to any gutter system, especially if they are performing a complete tear off. Most of the roofing companies I have seen in action do no use ladder standoffs when climbing onto the roof. Many times I have seen plenty of heavy items...
What Color Selection Do You Have For Gutters?
There are two main gutter material suppliers in our area. Both carry pretty much the same color choices. The reason we use CustomBilt Metals Inc. for our gutter coil and downspouts is that they, in our opinion, offer a better materials and painted surface warranty....
Are Seamless Gutters Really Seamless?
Seamless gutters or Continuous gutters is a term that has been used for years. Most folks think that they are getting a gutter with no seams, therefore they have a system that will not leak. Gutter installers will even promote the fact that they will eliminate leaks....