Minnesota Gutters & Downspouts Gutters are the first line of defense against erosion of soil around your home foundation. A gutter system is supposed to carry water running off your roof to down spouts so it does not saturate the soil next to your house. If this soil is saturated, then you run the risk […]

Minnesota Leafless Gutters Gutters and downspouts perform two main functions.  First, they help capture and direct the roof run-off water away from the house.  Second, they help protect the exterior surface and perimeter grading of the home from water damage that can result from the roof run-off water running down the side of the house […]

Your Gutter System Could Be Costing You Money Basement flooding is unfortunately a common occurrence in many homes in Minnesota. Basement flooding related insurance claims in Minnesota are estimated to be in the order of $140 million per year based on a multi-year average. This represents an average of approximately 30,000 to 40,000 incidents per year, with an […]

Seamless Gutters Minneapolis MN | Minnesota Gutters & Downspouts A house built in the 1970’s or earlier is likely to have only minimal water protection around the foundation. Construction techniques have improved over the years, so that today’s new homes are more resistant to water, but wet basements are still a big problem. As homes […]

Protect Your Home With Gutters and Downspouts Water in a basement is never a good situation.  It creates conditions that are conducive to mold growth and termite infestation.  Mold needs moisture to take hold and grow and termites are attracted to a scent given off by wet wood.  To prevent this from happening, moisture in […]

Controlling Surface Water Around The Home With Gutters and Downspouts Controlling the surface water around a home is an important but often overlooked step in maintaining a home. Surface water in this case refers to water introduced to the soil when it rains. The water, if not properly controlled, could lead to water penetration and […]