Tip on Gutter Replacement

Everybody, just about Everywhere, is done with snow right now...
And it's Officially Spring!

After the massive blizzards, just last month, it's time to talk about Gutter Replacement and Gutter Fixing...

We lost our back gutter to Snow and Ice Dams, and our front gutter was very damaged, due to the same stuff.

We are lucky to have a Great Roofer, who, we came to find out, is also great at installing and replacing gutters...

So Here's Today's Tip:

1.  Ask Your Neighbors for a good 'gutter company', Ask Your Friends...

Word of Mouth is usually the best way to find a good contractor, etc.

2.  Gutters don't always have to be replaced!  Our 'Gutter Guy'

replaced the back gutter, because it had fallen off our house, 

but simply fixed/reformed the front gutter-

and it looks brand new!

So, In Summary:

Get A Trusted Contractor,

and don't assume your gutters need to be replaced,

bring up to your contractor the possibility

of remolding your existing gutter!

Good Luck and Happy Spring...

Finally!

Prevent Ice Dams in Your Gutters

Prevent Ice Dams in Your Gutters... now.

You can thank me later.

Ice Dams form in your gutters after a lot of snow has fallen, snow starts melting and then refreezes in your gutters.  In the interest of full-self-disclosure- I had never heard of 'ice dams' or gave them ANY thought whatsoever before last week, or rather- before the DC Snowpocalypse of 2010.  I personally like the term- KaiserSnoze, which I've heard bantered about, a little better :)

With that said, it's a good idea to INSULATE your roof... especially insulate the ends so heat doesn't escape- right where the gutters are.


You can buy insulation and put it tightly at the bottom of your attic, where the roof and ceilings meet.

I found a thorough article about Ice Dams and Preventing them at Do It Yourself Life.

Please click on the link for more information!

Happy Households... and roofs and gutters!

Winter Roof Tip

Tip for Today:  Take Care of Your Roof!

We happen to have a slate roof,
but whatever type of roof you have-
take care of it!

We found a very good, honest roofer in our area,
and every March, after the snows and cold weather,
we have him come over to inspect our roof and
replace any slates that need it.  It doesn't cost very much, and frankly, you are gradually,
replacing your roof;
you never have problems with it,
and it's very cost effective.  

So take care of the roof you have, and it'll never give you any worry!