There are several factors to consider when choosing the “best” gutter material for your home. Depending on what’s most important to you (i.e., cost over durability), there are several options either made available to you or ruled out. The gutter experts at Minnesota Leafless Gutters Read Full Post
As of the latest estimate, Minnesota is home to over 14.7 billion trees! That means that over 17 million acres of the state is densely wooded! That amounts to a lot of falling leaves this season… leaves that inevitably will end up piling up inside many homeowners’ gutters. Are your gutters at risk of clogging? All you may know at this point is that you have gutters, but perhaps they’re not doing what they’re designed to do. Perhaps they keep getting clogged, they are a bit unsightly, or just that there has to be a better solution. Enter gutter guards. Gutter guards are metal additions (or caps) that are installed on the top side Read Full Post
The weather in Minnesota is unpredictable at best. The summer months can be extremely hot, with severe thunderstorms and the winter is, well, frigid, with what seems like endless snow and ice. The spring and fall months are less severe, but can still bring wind, rain and dramatic temperature changes. The weather has a significant impact on anything that is exposed all year round, including your home. Very often, standard gutter systems are installed on homes when they are built, and they are unfortunately not able to withstand the extremes of Minnesota weather and can break down Read Full Post
Have you noticed that your home has problems with water flow? You may notice that water pools on the roof or seems to pool in a certain area in your yard. This is a sure sign that your gutter system is not working correctly. Other indications of gutter problems include small cracks in your gutters, peeling paint, rust, mildew or moisture near your home’s foundation, gutters sagging or pulling away from the home, and breaks in the seams may mean Read Full Post
Everyone has heard the old saying that “April showers bring May flowers,” but the reality is that April showers marks the beginning of the storm season and that spells lots of rain. Though Minnesota historically sees the heaviest rainfall in June, the onset of Spring and the rainy season is a great time to look at the condition of your home’s gutter system. Following the heavy snowfall amounts in the winter Read Full Post
The last two years have been difficult for all of us. Dealing with the uncertainty, the health crisis a global pandemic can cause, and the impact on our jobs and our families has been a challenge. For many families, certain things have been put on hold in order to conserve financial resources. This may include doctor or dentist appointments, vet care for a pet, car maintenance or even home improvement projects. After all this time, your standard grade gutters may be needing an upgrade in order to protect the structure of your home from water damage. Minnesota Leafless Gutters can come Read Full Post