Posted on 9/2/2022 7:02 AM By The Construction Group
When it comes to chores around the house, few are easier to put off than gutter cleaning. But it’s also necessary to regularly clean your gutters to prevent damage to your roof, siding, and foundation.
Posted on 7/12/2021 4:08 AM By The Construction Group
Annual gutter cleaning is an essential part of keeping your home secure and durable. Clean gutters benefit your home’s curb appeal and prevent your home from enduring a number of issues including roof deterioration, water damage, and siding damage.
Posted on 6/25/2021 4:44 AM By The Construction Group
Gutters provide an essential function for the roofs on Minnesota homes and businesses alike. Having gutters that work as they’re meant to helps to protect your property from damage to our foundation, roof, and building interior. When water doesn’t drain properly from a roof, even an inch of water can add up to thousands of gallons of water damage in the space of a short time frame.
Posted on 8/31/2020 4:00 AM By The Construction Group
There’s nothing quite like the charm and appeal of a beautiful older home. Whether you live in a mid-century modern ranch home, a Craftsman bungalow, or a stately Queen Anne, each older home has its own unique character. But because they were built before modern building standards, older homes can have their share of quirks. They’ve also got more years of mileage on them. All of this adds up to a little more need for TLC than modern homes.
Posted on 6/26/2017 4:00 AM By The Construction Group
Gutters are a vital part of your homes’ exterior as it channels rainwater away from your home. By directing the water in a controlled manner, gutters minimize or eliminate flooding and standing water around the foundation, and keep the rain from splashing and staining the outer wall. The question is, which one does it better: seamless gutters or traditional gutters?
Posted on 5/29/2017 4:00 AM By The Construction Group
Gutters protect the base of your home from rainwater. The excess flow of water is channeled away from the foundation or basement to keep the immediate area from flooding or the water from splashing against the outside surface. Conventional gutters are pieced together in sections that overlap one another. The entire system is installed piece by piece around the edge of the roof.
Posted on 4/17/2017 4:00 AM By The Construction Group
Your gutter system is responsible for removing water away from your home. Done effectively, your gutter system helps protect your roof and your foundation.
Recently, gutter manufacturers have improved the way they make gutters. They’ve started making seamless gutters. If you are in the market for gutters, then it’s important that you consider the benefits of seamless gutters over conventional gutters before you make a purchase.
Posted on 1/16/2017 4:00 AM By The Construction Group
Have you ever paid attention to your gutters? Do you know why you have gutters on your home? Many homeowners understand gutters are important, but few know why gutters are important. Unfortunately, when homeowners don’t understand the importance of one of the many systems in their homes, they tend to let maintenance go down the drain. Fortunately, you don’t have to do the same. Keep reading to understand the importance of your gutters.
Posted on 10/24/2016 4:00 AM By The Construction Group
As the saying goes, “Winter is Coming,” but there is time to prepare so you can remain as comfortable as possible when the cold months get here. There are fairly obvious preparations such as changing the filters in your HVAC system and having it inspected to assure efficient functioning, having your chimney cleaned and inspected for damage in an older home, or making sure your windows are functioning properly and not allowing a draft in. Other preparations are more subtle things which may not be a daily concern for you.