Rain gutters take a lot of abuse: rushing water during rainstorms, exposure to weather extremes, heavy loads of snow in the coldest climes, clogs of fallen leaves, and the general ravages of time.

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Gutters serve a vital purpose by preventing water damage around your home. While they're mostly out of sight, they shouldn't be out of mind, as gutters can easily become clogged or damaged, which can ...

Normal wear and tear as well as harsh weather can cause the seams of aluminum gutters to spring a leak. It's not too hard to repair these leaks when you realize how the professionals put them together ...

Your gutters are important to your home's overall well-being. When properly maintained, they protect your roof, your siding and even your foundation. Metal or vinyl materials can last many years, but ...

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1. Clean area with a wire brush or abrasive paper. Wipe area with solvent and allow to dry. Cut a patch to cover the area plus 50mm all around if using fibreglass, 50mm longer for a metal patch. See ...

Q-The aluminum gutters on my house leak where sections meet and overlap. I sealed these joints by coating them on the inside with asphaltum and other caulking materials, but they soon started leaking ...

One can't really enjoy the cozy feeling of rain pouring on your roof when you have a leaky gutter to deal with. There's nothing quite like the constant water flow during the rainy season to expose any ...