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Is it Safe to Powerwash Your Gutters?

Powerwash Your Gutters

Cleaning out gutters isn’t the most fun job to do, but if neglected, you may find yourself with a basement flood or rotted siding. While the material of you gutter can handle a powerwash, it doesn’t mean power washing won’t cause damage. Since the powerwasher is pressure-heavy, the force can remove your gutters from the… Read more »

Tips for Remodeling Your Basement

Executive Home Bar and Entertainment Room

In the past, a basement was dedicated to acting as the kids’ playroom when it was raining outside or the to do laundry, etc. However, over recent years, contractors have realized that basements can be turned into a viable living space at a lesser cost than it would be to add onto a first floor…. Read more »

How Dirty Gutters Attract Pests

Ant Infestation

Do you notice that after a heavy rainstorm, there is sometimes a surge in how many bugs are around your home? They may be there because of the build-up of your gutters. If you have dirty or clogged gutters, you are inviting bugs and other pests to call your gutters their new home. Several pests… Read more »

It’s Time to Replace Your Windows

Simonton Windows from Keystone Gutter Helmet

Homeowners may not realize the importance of having functional windows in their home. Of course, they’re nice to have because they let natural light into the house, but they also serve as other functions to the home. Essential Functions of Windows We know that windows serve the purpose of allowing natural light to enter into… Read more »

How Keystone Gutter Can Help You

Gutter Overflow

If you’re having water damage issues in your home and gutter problems, it might be time to call the professionals to help you out. You also may be sick and tired of climbing up and down the ladder every couple of months to remove all the debris. It’s a horrific occurrence that not only looks… Read more »

Here’s How You Can Fix Sagging Gutters

man cleaning out gutters of debris

When you go to clean out your gutter, you might notice that certain areas are sagging away from your roof. This can cause damage to your roof, fascia, and the gutters themselves, not to mention prevent the gutters from doing their job. It’s extremely important to get this problem fixed before it becomes a bigger… Read more »

Here’s Why It’s so Important to Clean Your Gutters in the Fall

Leaves in rain gutter

Next Monday marks the first day of fall. It’s time for crisp air, pumpkin spice everything and—you guessed it—falling leaves. While the leaves may be pretty, they also clog up your gutters. This is just one reason why it’s so important to thoroughly clean your gutter system in the fall. While dry leaves typically won’t… Read more »

How Does the Helmet Heat System Prevent Snow and Ice Damage?

ice dams and snow on roof and gutters

The GH Helmet Heat system from Keystone Gutter Helmet is a highly-effective way to protect the structural integrity of your roof and help it withstand harsh winter weather conditions. How does the helmet heat system do its job and prevent snow and ice damage? Let’s take a closer look. Your roof was not designed to… Read more »

Are Your Home’s Downspouts Properly Positioned?

The best gutter system in the world can’t protect your home from water damage without the help of its downspouts. Downspouts are the components that channel the water from your gutters away from your home’s foundation. When downspouts do not work correctly, your home can become vulnerable to roof rot, landscape erosion, basement seepage and… Read more »