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Dear Jerry: I’m writing in that hopes you can help us with a problem with the gutters on our older Cape Cod-style house. Since the installation of a new roof (tear off) and gutters, we’ve had a ...

Q I have noticed a drip line rut in the yard below my gutters. Is this because of the heavy rains? Are my gutters too small? I have standard gutters, and they and the drains are not clogged. A ...

Dear Karen: There are several causes of overflowing gutters. They are either clogged, rusted and leak at the seams, and/or they are loose or sloped the incorrect direction. You will not know which of ...

If water can’t leave the roofline, it will find its way into your foundation through saturated soil and persistent pooling. Clogged gutters that overflow consistently create the single most common ...

Before it gets colder, take a few minutes to inspect your gutters. The next time it rains, slip into your rain gear and walk around your foundation. Look for overflowing gutters, separated connections ...

All Pro Gutter Guards announced an update to its seamless gutter cleaning service designed to improve maintenance consistency and reduce the risk of water-related structural issues for residential ...

During the winter, falling debris, snowfall, and freezing temperatures increase the chances of clogged gutters. In turn, clogged gutters can lead to water seeping into your roof or walls—and for many, ...

Clogged gutters can lead to basement flooding and foundation damage. A large, old maple tree overhanging the house was removed due to safety concerns. Despite the tree's removal, debris still clogs ...

Q: I had seamless gutters put on my house by a local contractor. The new gutters are level with no drop toward the downspouts. The contractor claims gutters are supposed to be level. Articles that I ...