Winter Preparations For The Exterior Of Your Home
Temperatures may still be above freezing most nights and the summer months have just ended, but it will not be long before we have to turn our attention to the cold and snowy months of winter. Minnesota is known for those winter months, and we have learned through the years how to prepare for the cold, wind, snow and ice that will soon be on our doorstep. The exterior of our homes takes a serious beating each and every winter and it is important to act now to prepare your home for this winter weather. In addition to installing high quality seamless gutter systems that will funnel Read Full Post
For many of us, our homes are our most important and significant investments. No matter your age, buying a home is a huge accomplishment and something to be very proud of. When we make that kind of investment, our instinct is to protect it. We want to protect our actual monetary investment of course, but our home also represents many other important things to us, including our families, our passion and our attachment to our community 
On average, the Minneapolis area gets approximately 32 inches of rain each year and more than 52 inches of snow. This translates into more than 110 days each year with precipitation. Of course, we try to avoid the rain and snow, staying inside during heavy precipitation, using umbrellas, rain jackets and snow gear to protect us from the elements. However, the exterior of our homes take a beating over time. Every single thunderstorm, snowstorm or summer rain event falls on our roof and hits the siding. Our homes are built to withstand this weather, and your roof, gutter system and siding work together 
Owning a home can be stressful. For many homeowners, it feels like you must address repair after repair. So, it comes as no surprise that taking the necessary measures to protect the longevity of your home is extremely important. When it comes to mother nature and rain, gutters will help stop water from coming into your basement. That is if they are properly installed on your home. When it comes to quality installation and long-lasting gutters 
Since they’re constantly collecting water in their troughs, guttering systems can be especially vulnerable to water damage, most often in the form of rust. Particularly in areas known for their extreme precipitation, aluminum drainage systems can become impaired within just a few years of installation. Therefore, it’s wise to invest in galvanized metals.