Categories for Gutter Maintenance

Old Finlock Guttering

Solving Issues with Finlock Guttering

31st July 2019 | By

Most people tend to have PVC guttering, however, due to problems occurring with them Finlock concrete gutters are becoming a lot more popular. Finlock guttering is seen as a cost-effective guttering solution, but some issues can occur with this type of guttering. Below, we go through how to solve and prevent these issues from happening. 

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Common Problems with Guttering

28th June 2019 | By

Rainwater is associated with various water damages within a household if it is not channeled away properly. To achieve this, gutters are put in place which helps with directing rainwater away from the house. However, if gutters are not well maintained, they may develop problems rendering them ineffective and you will need to get the… View Article

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How to Keep Leaves Out of Gutters.

31st May 2019 | By

Gutters play a vital role in the roof system of houses to transport rainwater from the roof to a secure drainage area. If gutter maintenance and repair are not carried out properly they will become blocked with leaves or dirt, they will not work correctly, causing overflowing of water to your home.  Cleaning out the… View Article

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How to Maintain Your Gutter Properly

30th April 2019 | By

Cleaning your gutters and full gutter maintenance should be carried out at least once a year. It is possible to clean the gutter manually or with the help of various tools. The cleaning of the gutter is one of the many jobs that should be completed regularly for the correct maintenance of any home or… View Article

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When is the best time to clean my gutters?

3rd March 2019 | By

Cleaning the gutter is a job that is often forgotten, but it is certainly not unimportant. If your gutters no longer flow correctly or are completely blocked and no water can flow through the gutters at all you can get floods or even leakages. Therefore, you should clean it well at least once a year…. View Article

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How to Repair a Sagging Gutter

12th January 2019 | By

Due to debris, backed up water, high winds and temperature changes gutters start to sag over time. Your gutter system may either be held to your roof on hangers, with brackets or with long spikes. When the gutter is affected by the weather conditions above you are left with a precariously hanging gutter in result…. View Article

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What is Finlock Guttering?

12th December 2018 | By

Most people haven’t heard about Finlock gutters. So, when they hear the term, they ask themselves what this kind of guttering is this. If you’re one such individual who hasn’t come across this kind of guttering, this piece should hopefully enlighten you. Finlock gutters are a system of guttering made of concrete. They’re usually found… View Article

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How to reduce and prevent gutter leaks and damage

12th October 2018 | By

Gutters are long horizontal troughs along the ends of roofs that catch and direct rainwater away from landing straight down the sides of the house. Water falling directly at the sides of a house can weaken and displace the soil, compromising the building’s foundation. This can also cause excessive moisture collection along the walls, windows… View Article

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What are Fascias and Soffits?

12th October 2018 | By

Guttering is one of the most important aspects of building a home. Disregarding it may cause you a lot of problems. A good gutter system drains rainwater in an organized manner. It leads rainwater away from the sides of the house, and the foundation. This is crucial because having rain water running through the sides… View Article