Category: Clogged Gutters

How Gutter Helmet Prevents Mold, Mildew, and Foundation Cracks

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Gutters are one of the most important parts of your home’s defense against water damage. When they are clogged with leaves, pine needles, and other debris, they simply cannot do their job. Instead of flowing through the gutter system, water spills over the edge, soaks into the ground, and begins to create serious problems. Over… Read more »

Stop Insects from Breeding in Your Gutters This Summer

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Warm weather and sunny skies are what we wait for all year—but unfortunately, summer also brings out the bugs. If you’ve noticed more mosquitoes buzzing around your yard lately, your gutters might be partly to blame. At Keystone Gutter Helmet, we talk to plenty of homeowners who are shocked to learn that their clogged gutters… Read more »

Blocked Gutters Can Attract Pests—Here’s How to Stop That for Good

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Nobody wants to think about pests setting up camp around their home—but if your gutters are clogged, you might be giving them exactly what they’re looking for. From birds and squirrels to mosquitoes and bugs, blocked gutters can quietly invite a whole crew of unwanted visitors to move in. The good news? You don’t have… Read more »

Inside the Gutter Helmet System: How It Directs Rainwater and Blocks Debris

Rain Gutter Cleaning from Leaves in Autumn.

Gutters are your home’s silent defenders—working to channel rainwater safely away from your roof, siding, foundation, and landscaping. But when they’re clogged with leaves, twigs, or pine needles, that protection disappears fast. That’s why Keystone Gutter Helmet installs the original Gutter Helmet® system—a proven solution that keeps debris out while letting rainwater flow exactly where… Read more »

Avoid the Ladder: Why Gutter Helmet Is a Must for Senior Safety

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As the golden years approach, most homeowners begin to think more seriously about long-term safety and comfort at home. One of the most overlooked hazards around the house? The ladder. Climbing up to clean clogged gutters may seem like routine maintenance, but for seniors, it’s one of the most dangerous tasks you can take on…. Read more »

How Gutter Helmet Helps Prevent Costly Water Damage to Your Home

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When gutters are working properly, they’re easy to forget. But when they clog or overflow, the damage they cause isn’t just inconvenient—it can become a serious and expensive problem. Water that spills out of blocked gutters can stream down your siding, flood garden beds, or pool around your foundation. In many cases, it even ends… Read more »

The Smarter Way to Protect Your Gutters Year-Round

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If you’ve ever dealt with a leaky basement, peeling siding, or eroded landscaping, the culprit may not be where you expect—it could be your gutters. When gutters clog or overflow, the water damage that follows can hit fast and cost big. In Berks and Lehigh Counties, where spring rains, summer storms, autumn leaves, and winter… Read more »

Spring Into Action: Why Now Is the Best Time to Install Gutter Helmet

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Spring is in the air—and while you’re busy clearing out closets or sprucing up the yard, there’s one area of your home you shouldn’t overlook: your gutters. After a long winter, your gutters are likely filled with leftover debris, and with spring rains on the way, it’s the ideal time to give them a much-needed… Read more »

Prevent Slips and Falls from Icy Sidewalks with Gutter Helmet

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Winter can turn your home’s walkways into hazardous zones, with icy patches forming on sidewalks and driveways. While most homeowners focus on shoveling snow and spreading salt, one often-overlooked cause of slippery conditions is clogged gutters. When gutters are blocked, melting snow and rainwater have nowhere to go, leading to overflow that trickles onto walkways…. Read more »