St Paul Gutter Replacement Contractor
Many of us do not think much about our gutter system. Our gutters blend into the outside of our house, and we assume that they are doing what they need to do on a daily basis. We may generally know that they help push water away from our house during rain and storms, but, beyond that, do you ever think about how long they have been a part of your home? Or, whether they are working as they should? You may think about your gutters once or twice a year when you dread having to climb up on the ladder and clean them out. Or maybe you think about your gutter system when you get a flier Read Full Post
You may assume that fall is the most important time to pay attention to your gutters. After all, that is when the leaves fall off of the trees and can clog a standard grade gutter system. However, winter is another important time to pay attention to your gutters. Frozen precipitation can be a real problem for your roof and gutter system and can cause serious damage to your home if you are not careful. Minnesota Leafless Gutters can help you take care of your gutters all year round so that you do not have to worry about the consequences of a failing gutter system. 
Very often when you discover a problem with how water flows around your home, the issue has something to do with your gutters. However, gutter problems can often cause roof problems as well. If you are concerned about whether your gutter system is functioning properly, the team at Minnesota Leafless Gutters can help determine the cause of the problem and make a recommendation for gutter repair or replacement, depending on what is needed. In addition, our staff are licensed and insured roofing contractors as well, so we can also take a look at your roof and make sure that we address 
For many of us, our homes are our most important and significant investments. No matter your age, buying a home is a huge accomplishment and something to be very proud of. When we make that kind of investment, our instinct is to protect it. We want to protect our actual monetary investment of course, but our home also represents many other important things to us, including our families, our passion and our attachment to our community 
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. 
Standard gutters installed on a home when it is built are generally 5” wide, and have openings at the top (by the roof) for water to enter and at the bottom (by the ground) for water to exit. The most common material used for gutters is aluminum and you can expect a gutter system to last approximately 20 years. These gutter systems are functional but do require a fair amount of maintenance to keep them working well…