Gutter Wisdom & Home Exterior Tips

Most of the summer in Utah is hot, dry, and dusty. And if there’s barely any rainwater moving through your gutters, what’s the point of covering them up? Some homeowners install gutter…

Where and how you place rain gutter downspouts affects whether your place stays dry or ends up with water problems. Poor drainage can cause erosion, basement leaks, and expensive repairs in homes…

When summer rolls around, you’re probably thinking about backyard grilling, not about raccoons or birds making your chimney their new home. But for a critter looking for a resting spot, a chimney…

In many Utah cities, you’re living at 4,000 feet or higher. That high altitude means stronger UV radiation, which increases the risk of sun damage to both your skin and your home’s…

Summer in Utah means backyard BBQs, green lawns, and, if you’re not careful, a mess of birds nesting in gutters.  At first, you might not think twice about birds building nests in…

Utah’s terrain ranges from high mountain ranges in the Wasatch and Uinta to low valleys like the Salt Lake. This elevation difference creates sharp changes in temperature, precipitation, and seasonal weather patterns,…

Choosing the right rain gutter size protects your building from water damage. When you know how gutter sizing works, you can install an option that prevents leaks, overflow, and costly repairs. For…

Utah is one of the leading states when it comes to using renewable energy. In 2024, about 22% of Utah’s total electricity came from renewable energy sources. It’s no surprise that solar panels…

Summers in Utah can reveal the limitations of gutter guards, particularly if you were hoping they would solve all your drainage problems without any maintenance. These guards, from mesh, foam, or brush…

When you think about your roof, you may worry about missing shingles or leaky gutters. But what about your attic? Many homeowners in Utah overlook attic air flow. Healthy roofs need good…