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Choosing Gutters
Vinyl and aluminum are popular choices for gutters, but they're not the only options.
Is There Any Alternative to Roof Gutters?
A ground-gutter system is a viable option.
Downspouts that Catch More than the Eye
Copper Downspout Cleanouts
Direct Water Into Gutters With a Kickout Flashing Diverter
A proactive approach to flashing one of a roof's most vulnerable intersections.
Inground Gutters Keep Basements Dry
A bed of gravel combined with an underground waterproof membrane can be an effective way to direct rainwater away from your foundation.
Direct Water Into Gutters
Q: I’ve noticed that the siding where the roof meets my house is rotted. The step flashing is installed properly, and the rest of the siding above that spot is…
Install Your Own Seamless Gutters
Looking to save money? Have custom lengths of aluminum gutters rolled out on site, and get out the ladders.
Inspecting Old Houses: Exteriors
Foundations and thresholds can invite water pooling, and weathered paint often hides cracked clapboards
Aluminum Windows
Understand the difference between painted and anodized finishes.
Help for leaky rain gutters
If your rain gutters leak at the seams and you’ve already tried caulking them, use rubberized spray paint. Make sure the gutter is dry, and spray the inside of the…

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