Customer Questions and Answers

Can a Gutter Be Repitched?

October 9, 2013
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This is a complex question I often get from customers.    The answer is both yes and no. You can pitch a gutter but you must first understand the anatomy of a properly installed pitched gutter.   A hanger hooks onto the front of the gutter and is attached in the back by tightening the…

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Replacing Your Roof? Here’s a handy Homeowner Checklist to Prepare You.

August 12, 2013
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If there is one home improvement that will cause a dramatic change to your house, it is changing your roof.  But what should you be prepared for?  Is there anything you can do to make it as non-traumatic as possible? Here’s a few tips that you can do that will help you understand what to…

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When is it time to replace my gutters?

June 12, 2013
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Sometimes it makes sense to replace your gutters, and sometimes it doesn’t.  Just like in the medical field, you first need to diagnose the problem in order to prescribe the right medicine. Here’s a list of times you DO need to replace them and times that you DO NOT need to replace them: Overflow:  If…

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Understanding the Rising Costs of Asphalt Roofing

January 16, 2013
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No one can deny that asphalt-based shingles have gone up dramatically in price over the last decade and the reason is all tied to the cost of oil. Asphalt shingles are made from the sludge left over after refining crude oil into gasoline. When gas rose to prices topping $4 per gallon, refineries saw that…

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Choose a Light Colored Roof to Save Energy

October 17, 2012
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Q: As an apartment-dweller in SoCal (or anywhere): I’m curious as to how a tenant could effectively persuade/encourage her landlord to upgrade the property to be energy efficient — using a company such as yours? A: Needs are definitely different in Southern California than they are in Wisconsin. For instance, you often see times of…

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