Gutter Wisdom & Home Exterior Tips

Explore expert advice and seasonal insights to keep your gutters and home exterior strong, clean, and ready for Utah’s wild weather.

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    When Is the Best Time to Install an Ice Melting System?

    July 6, 2026
    Winters along the Wasatch Front and throughout Utah are nothing short of spectacular, bringing world-class powder to our mountains and scenic snowscapes to our neighborhoods. However, for Utah homeowners, that heavy snowfall…


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    What Homeowners Should Know Before Installing Copper Gutters

    July 3, 2026
    Did you know that Americans are estimated to spend $522 billion on home remodeling projects in 2026? That shows a continued focus on improving and preserving residential properties.  As homeowners invest in…


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    What’s the Best Way to Prevent Pine Needles from Blocking Gutters?

    June 26, 2026
    If you have pine trees near your home, you should already be aware that leaves aren’t the only thing that can clog a gutter system. Pine needles are comparatively smaller, lighter, and…


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    9 Downspout Mistakes That Cause Ice Dams Every Winter

    June 16, 2026
    Roof problems in winter trace back to one simple point: how water drains off the structure. When melting snow reaches the edges and loses momentum, it can refreeze and slowly form thick…


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    K-Style Gutters Explained: A Utah Homeowner’s Complete Guide

    June 13, 2026
    Here’s a stark reality: a one-inch rainfall over a 1,000 sq ft roof can send nearly 600 gallons of water through your drainage system, and a 4,500 sq ft lot can collect…


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    10 Ice Melt System Mistakes That Are Costing You More Than You Think

    June 4, 2026
    Winter in Utah doesn’t give you much warning. One morning, you wake up to a frozen driveway, ice-packed gutters, and a roof that’s quietly building up an ice dam.  If your ice…


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    5K vs 6K Rain Gutters: Which System is Right for Your Home?

    May 22, 2026
    For many Utah homeowners, rain gutters are a set it and forget it feature of the house, until a massive snowmelt or a summer downpour causes them to overflow. When it comes…


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    What Are the Different Types of Chimney Caps and Which One is Right for Your Home?

    May 21, 2026
    Your chimney is one of the most exposed parts of your home, especially here in Utah where the weather can shift from a blistering summer afternoon to a freezing, snow-filled night in…


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    Winter Roof Protection: Your Complete Guide to Ice Dam Removal

    May 13, 2026
    A winter roof can look calm from the ground, but ice along the eaves tells a different story. In Utah, where cold nights follow sunny winter days, meltwater can refreeze fast. That…


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    How Do Soffit and Fascia Protect Your Roof and Gutters?

    May 8, 2026
    Utah’s weather is not always easy on homes, to put it lightly. Between heavy snow piling up along the Wasatch Front in winter and intense summer heat baking rooftops across the valleys,…