Rain gutters are the first line of defense against a wet basement, but even the most expensive and elaborate gutter system won`t perform well unless it is properly maintained. Two of the most common ...
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Q: I had a contractor install pop-up gutter drains. They were supposed to be dug 10 feet out. He only did this for one at the back of the house. The other three are only 4 to 5 feet out. I wasn’t ...
Gutter cleaning is necessary since leaves and other debris can cause clogs that prevent proper drainage. Visible debris, sagging gutters, layers of dirt, and vegetation growth mean gutters need to be ...
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