Gutter Wisdom & Home Exterior Tips

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…

TL;DR: 5K gutters suit smaller homes and tighter budgets, while 6K gutters hold 40–50% more water and fit larger roofs, metal roofing, or heavy tree coverage. Roof size and rainfall intensity decide…

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…

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…

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,…

The gutters haven’t been cleaned in two seasons. A heavy rainstorm rolls through, and water runs straight down the foundation wall. A few weeks later, there’s a damp smell in the basement.…

Water can be an insidious destroyer, seemingly harmless, though a single, small leak can turn into a foundation-damaging nightmare if left unaddressed. In Utah homes, common causes of water damage typically include…

Even a small amount of water left in a pool near your home can turn into a bigger problem down the road. It may seem small and inconsequential, but it has a…

Gutters play a critical role in protecting your home from water damage. A properly installed gutter system channels rainwater away from the roof, siding, and foundation, helping prevent structural issues and costly…

TL;DR High-pressure washing can loosen brackets, blow out sealed joints, and drive water behind fascia. Hand cleaning, low-pressure flushing, or a pro visit protects gutters better, especially given Utah’s freeze-thaw climate. It’s…