If you're building a new home or renovating an existing one, one important aspect to consider is the gutters. Gutters play a crucial role in protecting your home from water damage by directing rainwater away from your roof and foundation. But gutters don't have to be boring and functional. In fact, there are many cool designs you can ask your builder about that can enhance the look of your home [...]
How Much Rain Falls in the Lower Mainland of BC? The Lower Mainland of British Columbia is no stranger to rain. In fact, the region is known for its wet weather, with an average annual rainfall of approximately 1,200 millimeters. That's more than double the amount of rainfall that falls in Vancouver Island or the Okanagan Valley. While this rain is essential for our environment and the growth of plants, [...]
Gutters are an essential part of any home's exterior. They collect rainwater and redirect it away from the foundation, preventing damage and costly repairs. However, gutters require regular maintenance to function correctly. Leaves, debris, and other outdoor elements can accumulate inside the gutters and cause blockages. If not addressed promptly, these blockages can cause water to overflow and damage the roof, walls, and foundation. While it may be tempting to [...]
One of the most popular decorations on a home are string lights but hanging lights on gutters can be tricky and may cause damage if not done properly. Fortunately, there are some simple tips and tricks to follow to hang lights without wrecking your gutters. In this blog post, we will discuss how to hang lights without damaging your gutters. Use Gutter Clips: Gutter clips are specially designed to attach [...]
For the average residential home replacing a hidden gutter system can start at over $5000. Gutter repairs, on the other hand, are fast and cost 80-90% less than replacement. Our team will do our best to identify common problem areas and retro-fit the system so that it can continue to do its job, resulting in thousands of dollars in savings. Trying hidden gutter repair is usually the right first step [...]
Surrey's heavy rains could lead to a build-up of gunk inside your gutter systems. Gutter gunk is a sloppy mess of mud, leaves, pine needles, moss, dirt and stagnant water and as this mess builds up inside your rain gutters and weighs them down, that weight can cause the gutter to pull away from the home. Loose and damaged gutters lead to bigger problems down the line when the protective [...]
Just when you thought you knew everything about the bad things that happen when you don’t repair your gutters…along comes the ant parade. Carpenter ants come in a variety of shapes sizes and features and are attracted to wet, damaged areas of houses. Red Flag #1: Big Ants – Sometimes with Wings A quarter-inch to half an inch long these Carpenter ants can vary in colour, from black to brown [...]
Gutters and downspouts are the houses way of collecting and directing all the water or melting snow that gathers on the roof…which can be a lot more than you think. When they don’t work right they can be a source of water coming into the house at both the foundation level and the roof level. The condition they’re in is a really good sign of how well the current owners [...]
In the last 5 years Home Builders have noticed a growing trend in factors that affect purchase decisions among new home buyers. In less than 12 seconds a home's curb appeal can make or break a decision on whether a buyer wants to even view the house let alone buy it. According to a Harris Interactive Study 78% of Buyers felt that the look of the home's exterior was "Extremely" [...]
Regular gutter cleaning is an important aspect to maintaining and protecting your Vancouver area home or building from water damage that can occur when all that water isn’t able to properly flow away from the house. But if you don’t know what you’re doing this project can be more dangerous than many people realize. Each year, a significant number of homeowners are injured trying to clean out their gutters [...]
