Winter Preparations For The Exterior Of Your Home
Temperatures may still be above freezing most nights and the summer months have just ended, but it will not be long before we have to turn our attention to the cold and snowy months of winter. Minnesota is known for those winter months, and we have learned through the years how to prepare for the cold, wind, snow and ice that will soon be on our doorstep. The exterior of our homes takes a serious beating each and every winter and it is important to act now to prepare your home for this winter weather. In addition to installing high quality seamless gutter systems that will funnel Read Full Post
On average, the Minneapolis area gets approximately 32 inches of rain each year and more than 52 inches of snow. This translates into more than 110 days each year with precipitation. Of course, we try to avoid the rain and snow, staying inside during heavy precipitation, using umbrellas, rain jackets and snow gear to protect us from the elements. However, the exterior of our homes take a beating over time. Every single thunderstorm, snowstorm or summer rain event falls on our roof and hits the siding. Our homes are built to withstand this weather, and your roof, gutter system and siding work together 
The simplicity of the gutter system concept might lead some people to believe that there is no room for technological development in the gutter industry. When house construction surpassed the minimum expectations of providing shelter and became expressions of the family’s personality who lived in them, most aspects of home building changed and developed. Gutter systems are no different. Minnesota Leafless Gutters has become a leader in these gutter system developments. 
If you have recently replaced the roof on your home, or had any work done to fix or prevent roof leaks, it may be a good time to also upgrade your gutters. This is especially important if there is any chance that your roof’s leaking problem was caused by problematic gutters. Minnesota Leafless Gutters offers a number of affordable and high-quality gutter systems to replace standard grade gutters often installed by builders and gutters that have been damaged.
Your gutter system plays an extremely important role in protecting your home. Many do not realize just how much water is pushed away from your roof and foundation by your gutters. Here is an example. During a heavy thunderstorm, it is not uncommon to get 1-2 inches of rain in a short period of time. That translates into 500-1000 gallons of water down your gutters. The tub in your bathroom only holds about 40 gallons of water total, so give that some thought. That is a lot of water! It is critical to make sure that your gutter system is working well so that it can push all of that water away, in order to prevent water damage inside your home and around your foundation. 
When the weather is warm and there are still months of long days and the promise of sweaty, outdoor activities in front of us, the last thing most people want to be thinking about is ice dams. Ice dams are a reality during the colder months, so shouldn’t we be able to enjoy the warmer weather months without having to think about the realities of a cold, dark return of winter? The short answer is ‘Yes.’ The warmth of spring, summer, and early fall does not need to be completely subverted by thoughts of winter, but it is possibly, and in some cases necessary, to plan ahead. 