When fall arrives, it’s time to prepare for the stormy, rainy, snowy winter months ahead. Among your top priorities should be gutter cleaning and repair. Here are some ways to keep your roof draining and the water flowing freely all winter long. Ready for the colder months ahead? Check out this home maintenance checklist. 1. Clean leaves and other debris out of the gutters. An old plastic spatula makes a great tool for cleaning debris…

Gutters that aren’t covered are vulnerable to the forces of nature — rain and winds — and they happen throughout the year. For example, when a gutter gets clogged by too much debris it suspends the water above. This becomes a breeding ground for insects and can cause rusting. With moisture always present due to clogging, expect to see molds and mildew to grow. Gutter clogging is one of the hardest issues to deal with for the…

Recently, Fritz Reissner of Hallett Gutter Cover was featured on host Michael King’s HomeTalk USA radio program. The Cajun Contractor discusses with Fritz a variety of topics including why Hallett’s gutter cover product rates so well. There’s even an interlude into the birds and the bees – or rather how neither can set up residence in gutters with Hallett installed! Full audio of the radio broadcast can be found by clicking the audio player below….

You might say that gutter covers are not necessary. It’s a waste of money when you can just clean the gutters yourself. Or if you’re not able, then you can always hire a company who can do the job for you. But before you finally decide against gutter covers, you may want to consider these possible scenarios if you don’t have them. 1. Gutters need regular cleaning from debris more than twice a year; more…

Gutters don’t stay clean and dandy forever and that’s why we must keep a regular schedule for its cleaning. The recommended intervals for gutter cleaning is at least twice a year. It doesn’t count the sudden cleanups yet nor the extra cleaning those owners decide to do. What’s the usual cleaning method that you use? How to other owners keep their gutters in good shape? New ways have been introduced for gutter cleaning. The increasing…