Day: November 7, 2013

The Importance of Keeping Your Gutters Clean and Functional

Custom home remodeling

Did you know that the Ancient Greeks and Romans used gargoyles on their buildings to ward off evil spirits and direct rain away from important parts of the buildings? In addition, King John declared in the 12th century that clay tiles had to replace reed and thatch roofs. Although roofs have a long and eventful history, the one thing that has not changed is the need to keep them well-maintained. Roofs today include rain gutters, which often need repairs in order to avoid an array of issues.

No matter which type of roof you have, such as slate, which was a common roofing material in the early years of America, it needs a gutter system to divert rainwater away from your home. Although roofing specialists may have designed and installed your gutter system to work efficiently, it may still clog, sag, or Read More