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Shur Flo Gutter Protection comes in mesh, wire, vinyl or aluminum and are installed over your existing gutter to prevent leaves and other debris from clogging your downspouts. Factoring in the cost of cleaning your unprotected gutters multiple times per year, gutter guard installation cost is a must. It will save you time and money with the return on your investment happening in a short period of time. Clogged gutters are less likely with Shur Flo gutter protection. Larger debris and leaves can clog gutters, causing a list of problems, such as flooded basements, mold and mildew, and yard erosion. With Shur Flo gutter protection, gutter maintenance is almost non-existent. Normally gutters require cleaning multiple times a year. If Shur Flo gutter protection is installed, cleanings are required less often and are much easier to accomplish. Less gutter cleaning also means less of the safety risk that comes with gutter cleaning, from working on a ladder. Shur Flo gutter p

Although winter isn’t technically here yet(December 21st) ,    it's time prepare your home for the seasonal change. Sealing the air leaks around your home windows and doors is a simple task that can help prevent drafty cold spots in your house, which means you can save money on your monthly utility bills. The key to this is knowing the weakness in your home to defend against the elements. Open Your Eyes When checking your home windows and doors for air leaks, start with a visual inspection from both inside and outside of your home. On the outside you should look for areas where the caulking has failed, revealing the gap between the window or door frame and your home's siding. On the glass itself, be on the lookout for damaged glazing, which is the hard putty that holds the individual panes of glass in place.   If you see a haze or frozen look it is time to replace. On the inside, you should inspect the threshold under and around each door leading to the

I saw the situation over and over again when I worked for the emergency repair service in Canada: a customer calls in because of a leak, we assess the roof, and it requires a full replacement. It’s the end of October and the homeowner asks if this can wait until spring. Intuitively, roofing in the winter doesn’t seem to be such a good idea, right? Let’s sort this out by looking at three components that affect the final result: the human factor, the tools’ capacity to perform, and the shingle product itself. First, there are human beings that will work on that roof. Not robots. Morale in roofing is very important, as it is in many other trades—when people hate their job, they cut corners. Especially if those corners can make them go home faster! Starting the day shoveling and ice-breaking on the roof doesn’t help the morale of the crew. Nevertheless, it is imperative to install on an “appropriate substrate”—and snow and ice are not on the list. We need to reach the bare deck, esp