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Got Shingle Grit in Your Gutters? Shingle grit in your gutters typically indicates that your roofing shingles are deteriorating or breaking down. Shingle grit is the granular material on the surface of asphalt roofing shingles, and when you find it in your gutters, it suggests that the protective la...

Why should you work at The Gutter Boys? Our answer is simple: It’s a great place not only to start your career, but to advance it. Here are a few reasons you should choose to join The Gutter Boys today: Reasons to Join The Gutter Boys TEAM ATMOSPHERE The Gutter Boys believes in teamwork, from our...

With the cold weather settling in, we wanted to give you some handy homeowner tips regarding how to winterize your home. Honestly, many lists give you good information, but most tend to be too extensive and too intimidating. This list is practical and helps you do the most critical things to mitigat...

Is your home losing heat through the roof? If so, you surely encounter ice damming. Ice dams are like the unwanted guests of winter. They occur when heat escapes from your home and melts snow on the roof. This melted snow then refreezes at the colder eaves, forming a dam. The heat loss happens for [...

Tips for Installing Rain Barrels with Gutters Installing rain barrels with gutters is a great way to harvest rainwater for various uses. Here are some tips to guide you through the process: Choose the Right Location: Place the rain barrel under a downspout to capture the maximum amount of water. Als...

What is the best exterior window cleaner? The answer is as simple as it gets. Water. Yes, you read that right, water. Water is by far the best thing to wash your exterior windows, but there is a catch. The water must go through a complex process of purification before it ever reaches your window. [&...

Signs Your Gutters Need Cleaning Leaves and debris are visible in the gutters. This sounds like a no-brainer, but visible debris in the gutters is a good reminder to get them cleaned. Overflowing gutters is a telltale sign that gutters need to be cleaned. As a process of elimination, always start wi...

  Not Using Safety Gear Safety first! Don't skip the waterproof, PVC-coated gloves or safety goggles. You never know what you might find up there. Most people do not know that the debris found in your gutters is rotting and bacteria-laden. Because of this, getting it on your hands and face is n...

Can you Clean Gutters in the Winter? Cleaning gutters in the winter can be a bit trickier than in other seasons. The good news it is still possible during those cold months. The job is dangerous, though, if not done correctly, especially where ice dams are a concern. Here are a few tips if you [&hel...

Learn about ice dams: how they form on roofs, potential damage, and prevention tips. Understand the benefits of gutter heating cables to stop ice dams before they form....