| Fast * Reliable * Fully Insured * Safety First Why Clean or Screen your Gutters and Downspouts? Clogged rain gutters have many damaging effects on your home. Even a handful of debris will cause your gutter system to fail. Water will spill over the front of the gutter and wash away decorative landscaping, rot wood around windows and doors, stain siding and cause cracks in your foundation. The deterioration of your fascia wood and roof edge accelerates as rainfall spills behind clogged gutters. To avoid these damaging effects your gutters must remain free of debris year round. Dont risk the safety of loved ones and waste countless hours trying to keep up with this dangerous chore. I can clean your gutters as often as needed, or install our Clean and Screen gutter protection system for a permanent solution. Call 631-588-5032 for a fast and free estimate or Fill out our Contact Form Today! Questions? Don't sweat it. Call us now! 631-588-5032 The Big $avings Discount: Here's how it works: Tell your neighbors, everyone will save a lot if you schedule several gutter cleanings for the same day. Add one neighbor to your own order and save 15% combined. That's a savings of $11 to $25 dollars each . Add four or more to your own and save 25% combined. Thats a $avings of $45 to $150 Dollars Or you can let Clean and Screen Install one of our Gutter Protection Systems Frequently Asked Questions About Gutters Q: I just had my gutters cleaned. Why do I still see the water running over my gutters? A: There are several possibilities. During the heaviest downpours it may be O.K. to have the gutters overfill briefly. It could just be the results of extreme weather. Your downspouts could be clogged or blocked. Your gutter could be improperly installed, undersized or inadequately graded to remove the water rapidly enough. Art Oliveri the gutter expert can test your drainage speed and make recommendations. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Q: Is there a hidden agenda here? I have had gutter contractors come out before that try to "upsell" me with very expensive roofing projects or gutter upgrades. A: Absolutely not. We are gutter cleaning Experts. In fact, the gutter covers we recommend are quite inexpensive. We think most $3,000 gutter replacement projects are a waste—money better spent on a family vacation. Please, if you really want gutter covers, let us provide you with an excellent $400 solution. Just send us a postcard from Hawaii. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Q: I have gutter covers but my gutters seem to be clogged up. Is that normal? A: Unfortunately, this is normal and expected. Despite claims, no gutter protection system that we know of is completely maintenance free. Some of the most expensive systems seem to be the most difficult to fix once a blockage occurs. Even if large leaves are kept out, smaller debris works its way in, eventually clogging your gutters and downspouts. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Q: I see staining on my gutters and fascia. Does this suggest a problem? A: Mold, water stains or discoloration of areas around gutters may indicate a need for cleaning or repair. These stains may be nothing or might be the sign of more serious problems—some leading to flooding and home damage. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Q: My basement flooded. Can poor gutter drainage really be the cause? A: It's a good place to start since gutter drainage problems are the easiest to see and often the cheapest to solve. First inspect your gutter downspouts. Make certain that spouts drain well away from the foundation of your home. Also make sure that your yard is properly graded everywhere but especially around the downspouts so that water drains well away from your foundation. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Q: Am I required to take the day off to be home while you do your gutter work? A: No you are not required to be at home. We ask that you be available by phone in case questions or billing adjustments arise. It is often helpful if you provide day, evening, and mobile phone numbers. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Q: How often should I have my gutters cleaned? A: Generally, gutters should be cleaned twice a year. This depends, of course, on the amount of debris that accumulates. Gutter clogging debris doesn't just fall in the Fall. Some trees (especial oaks) drop their dead leaves at first bud in early spring and varieties of evergreens shed throughout the year. The range of seasonal seeds, pollens, and assorted detritus vary greatly from year to year. |
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| What Is An Ice Dam? Ice dams are formed when the gutter system becomes filled with moisture which, when frozen, forms a "dam" at the eave of the roof. When additional moisture gathers on the shingled area of the roof and is not able to run off due to the "dam" at the gutter line, this moisture becomes a frozen layer on the shingled surface and may back towards the peak of the roof. What Can I Do To Prevent Ice Dams? (1) Insulate the attic floor (2) Ventilate the attic by installing soffit vents (3) Install flashing on edge of roof (4) Clean out gutters in Fall (5) Install the Clean and Screen Gutter Protection System |
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| How to Clean your Gutters Fall is approaching and it's time to clean the gutters on your home. Many homeowners do this project each year to properly maintain their homes. What you may not realize is that most gutter systems should be cleaned 3-4 times a year with each season. You may be wondering why should I clean out my gutters so often? The reason is each season trees go through various cycles that can clog up your gutters. In spring, most trees drop seedlings and dead twigs. Spring is also the best time to inspect your gutters for any damages that may have occurred during the winter snow. In summer, trees lose leaves from heavy storms and high winds. In early fall, you should remove leaves that have fallen early to keep your gutters flowing freely. At the end of fall or early winter, you want to make sure everything has been properly cleared from the gutter system to help prevent ice dams or buildup of ice in your gutters. The extra weight of frozen water in your gutters can easily cause them to pull away from the fascia and in many cases, fall off the house. Improper gutter maintenance will lead to clogged or damaged gutters and can cause thousands of dollars in damage to your homes foundation, exterior trim and basements. To clean your gutters properly, rent a sturdy ladder and get your a neighbor to give you a hand. Ladders can be rented from most local rental centers for as little as $40.00 a day. When using ladders, make sure you stay away from power lines, trees and windows. It's a good idea to use a ladder stabilizer to make sure the ladder doesn't crush your gutters or slip while your doing the cleaning. Ladder stabilizers can be purchased at most hardware stores for about $30.00. Remember your safety is more important than clean gutters, so make sure you get someone to help you. Thousands of people die each year from falls and electrocution while working on ladders. If you have gutter screens or gutter guards, make sure that they aren't damaged or clogged with leaves and branches. They won't help protect the gutters if the water can't get into them properly and the water may just flow over them making them useless, even if the gutters are clean! Carefully lift the guards to avoid damaging them and remove any leaves or debris under them and then reinstall them properly. You should run water over them to make sure they are working properly. Check your downspouts to see if they have screens at the top and clear them as well. If necessary, use a hose to clear any heavily clogged downspouts and make sure you replace any damaged gutter or downspout screens. While cleaning your gutters, inspect them to make sure the fasteners are properly secured. This can usually be done with a hammer, or in some cases a screwdriver. You may find that over time, the spikes that hold the aluminum to the fascia board have loosened. Either drive the loose spikes back into place, or replace them with longer ones for improved support. When gutters are loose, the pitch is changed and the water will overflow at low areas. Since you have help from your neighbor, this is also the perfect time to inspect your roof for missing shingles, cracked vent pipe gaskets or bare nails. Make sure you return the favor and help him or her on their house when you're done. If you have any questions about gutter maintenance, gutter guard systems or to hire a professional to clean the gutters on your home, contact Art Oliveri at (631-588-5032). For more information about gutter cleaning, guard systems or our other services, see our website at www.TheSidingGuy.com. Or Fill out our Contact Form |
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