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Roofs & Gutters

Find out how to make your home weatherproof with a roof & gutters that deliver style and durability including tips on shakes, shingles, and metal roofs

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Does Leaf Filter work?  In the Leaf Filter review, find out why expert home improvement radio host Tom Kraeutler says perhaps — but that he’ll never recomend it due to hard sell sales tactics used by the company.

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Ceiling Leak in 1st Floor Bathroom During Heavy Rain

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Today during a heavy rain I disovered that we had a leak.  We had a steady drip of water coming from …

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Cost of Gutter Guards: Are They Worth It?

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Top tips to select the best way to prevent clogged gutters with gutter guards. Here is a …

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Synthetic Slate & Shake Shingles

  I’m shopping for a new roof and learning that there are a lot more choices for shingles these days. I’ve …

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Split Wood Post Supports Roof: How to Repair?

I had new 6×6 posts installed to support on my porch roof overhang last fall. Now there are vertical splits on 1 post. …

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Avoid Roof Repair Scams: 3 Things to Look Out For

Beware of the roof repair scams. High-pressure, high-panic pitches that evolve from unsolicited calls or scheduled visits by …

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Are Gutters Needed for Cottage in the Woods?

My contractor is building a small 2 bedroom and loft cottage in the woods with a very steep pitch roof. He is advising no …

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How to Clean Gutters in 4 Easy Steps | Video

It’s easy to ignore your gutters, but it’s not easy to ignore the expensive problems clogged gutters can lead to down the road. …

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Gutter Cleaning Tips to Avoid Major Repairs

Fall home improvement projects can be simple to complete. Regular gutter cleaning is the single most important key to avoiding …

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Should I Replace My Roof Before Adding Solar Panels?

I have asphalt shingles on my home that are 30 years old.  I have no leaks – just some moss/mildew on the current shingles …

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Roof Leak Protection for Harsh Climates | Video

Live in a climate with brutal winters, where your roof is prone to ice dams and leak damage from wind-driven rain and snow? The …

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Roof Deck Leaking Into Garage Underneath

We have a flat 12×12 deck off our master bedroom.  It sits on top of our garage.  We love it and want to keep it, but it …

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New Construction Roof Makes Noise

The roof of my 2013-built single-family house makes loud squeaking/creaking noise on windy days. The problem started in one room …

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Staying on Top of Roof Snow Removal

A layer of snow on your roof can hide ice dams and lead to a collapse if the roof is weak or damaged. Find out how to remove …

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How to Repair a Leaking Corrugated Steel Roof

I have a corrugated steel roof that was damaged in a hail storm.  The seams came apart in places.  I was wondering if …

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How to Clean Drain for Roof Downspouts

New outside drains were installed to carry the rain water from the downspouts away from the foundation.  Roof gutters were …

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Can I Replace a Roof Covered In Solar Panels?

I need to replace my roof, which has solar panels installed for heating my pool. What do I need to watch out for when talking to …

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Do Gutter Guards Really Work?

Do high-end gutters that feature heavy “fenders” on top work, even in heavy downpours? At $25 – $30 per foot, …

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Ceiling Leak in 1st Floor Bathroom During Heavy Rain

Today during a heavy rain I disovered that we had a leak.  We had a steady drip of water coming from the furrdown in the powder …

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How to Install Gutters to Prevent Basement Leaks

I would like to have seamless gutters installed on my home due to water in the basement.  From listening to your show I think …

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Is My Roofer Responsible for My Lanai Roof Leak?

I purchased a manufactured home built in 1998 for my daughter.  The inspection revealed that I needed a new roof.  The …

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Water Entering a Daylight Basement

I hear so many people call in about problems with water getting in their crawl space or lower level of their house. Tom …

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Leaking Church Roof

We have a church that’s approximately 12 years old and started leaking within about a year. It has a corrugated metal roof …

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How Many Downspouts Needed?

The article says you should have 1 downspout for every 600-800 sf of roof. What determines the proper size of the gutters & …

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Cool Metal Roofing: a Hot Idea

Learn about cool metal roofing, which uses reflective pigment technology so that solar heat bounces off instead of being …

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Repairing Gutters and Downspouts

Find out how to prevent basement moisture by cleaning and repairing your gutters and downspouts so that they can do their job …

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Water, Water Everywhere: How to Keep it Out of Your Basement

Find out why the solution to most wet basement problems is simpler and less expensive than you might think.

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