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As allergy sufferers may already know, the pollen is here, and with a vengeance! You may recall a pollen report article last season on the increased pollen count. And how it will affect your gutter guards. At the time that this article was written, we were primarily installing micro-mesh gutter guards. We spoke about how…
If your home feels drafty, or extra chilly even when the heat is on, this is a sign that your home may be experiencing heat loss. However, there are also some heat loss red flags that may not be as glaringly clear. First, let’s discuss exactly what heat loss is, and how it can negatively…
We hear it all the time “how much do gutters cost?” “how much do you charge per foot?” “can you give me a price over the phone?” and as much as we’d love to say it is that simple, it really isn’t. How Much Do Gutters Cost? Let’s Take A Closer Look When it comes…
No two homes are exactly the same, and therefore, no two gutter situations are either. Because of this, when we talk about the cost of gutters, we usually talk in terms of averages. On average, for 6” aluminum gutters, the cost per foot is about 50 cents to 1 dollar higher than the cost of…
Aluminum prices have been impacted by a number of factors that have influenced both the demand and availability of the material. These factors effect the price. Specifically, from impacts in China, the world’s largest producer and consumer of the metal. While the current aluminum price varies, let’s look at how it effects the cost of…
Climate change is scientifically proven to affect every aspect of our planet’s ecosystem, and this includes the water cycle. Climate change increases our risk of experiencing both heavy rains, and extreme droughts. Because precipitation is highly dependent on temperature, changes in it have major consequences on the water cycle. Global temperatures are continuing to see…
A dormer is a roofed structure, often containing a window, that projects vertically beyond the plane of a pitched roof. Dormers are often used in attic conversions to create more space, more headroom, or to simply reshape the space. Windows are very often added to dormers. It is common when turning the attic space into…
As our environment continues to be negatively affected by issues like climate change and pollution, general concern for dwindling clean water resources is high. Because of this, using a rainwater collection system is not only a popular option, but also an important one. Capturing and harvesting rainwater is a partial solution for high water demand,…
Solutions to remodeling, repairing, and updating your home are never a one-size-fits-all. What may have worked on one home or even on your own home previously, may not be possible or repeatable. At The Brothers that just do Gutters, we value customization and want to offer you unique solutions as necessary. What’s A Solutionist©? If…
Gutter cleaning and repair often get put together. It is common for homeowners to misdiagnose the source of their gutter problems. Because, to an untrained eye, overflow that is caused by a clog may look similar to overflow that is caused by damages or improperly installed gutters. Let’s look at how gutter cleaning and repair…
