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 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 Read Full Post
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. Read Full Post
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. Read Full Post
We are coming out of another long, cold period of the year. Even during the cold weather months that do not have major storms, our homes are still battered by the elements. Snow is the obvious culprit in Minnesota. Rain may not be so closely associated with our beautiful state, but it also does its part to slowly damage the exterior of our homes. Wind may be the most dangerous and damaging culprit of the three. The exterior of our homes is under constant assault.
An important, and too often overlooked, aspect of our modern homes is the gutter system. The gutters on your home push moisture and liquid away from your home, preventing moisture and liquid from getting into places where they would do potentially extensive damage. All the while, your gutter system does that work while providing an esthetic accent to the look of your home. At Minnesota Leafless Gutters, we install and repair Read Full Post
We are open and following all recommended state and national safety recommendations during this time. We can also operate 100% contact free from consultation to job completion if you prefer.
Thank you for your business, and we wish you and your family continued health and safety!
Sincerely,
Tim Hanson
Owner, Minnesota Leafless Gutters
