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Aluminum gutters advanced gutter technology greatly. Seamless gutters do have seams and can leak. Traditional aluminum rain gutters are available that look seamless, come in lengths up to 37 feet long and have an invisible hanger system, like some of the seamless gutter...
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There are numerous ways to repair your cracks and waterproof your foundation. The cracks in your walls can be patched with hydraulic cement compounds. These wonderful cements actually expand as they dry. Tim Carter from Ask The Builder has some great information on...
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Gutter Repair, Installation and Upgrade. Guttering is an often overlooked, but very essential building product. Degraded or missing guttering can cause serious damage to landscaping, allow rainwater to get into basements and crawlspaces, and ruin fascia boards and siding.
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Here you can find some very helpful information on How to Clean Gutters . Water trapped in gutters can cause major damage to your roof and walls. Maintaining clean gutters helps keep your home in good shape.
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How to Prevent Gutters from Icing. Do You like icicles? They're pretty, but they also mean you have an ice dam at the edge of your roof preventing the snow from melting off and running freely down the gutters. The problem is that water can work its way up under the shingles...
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How to Redirect Rainwater From a Downspout. Your house would probably be better off without gutters if they simply dump water in concentrated areas right next to its foundation. That's what happens when downspouts terminate with only an elbow or a splash block at the...
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How to Repair a Downspout Video. Knowing how to repair a downspout can save you a lot of money. Tim Carter shows you how to do gutter downspout repairs without paying a professional, but getting professional results yourself.
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Here you can find some very helpful information on How to Repair a Leaky Gutter. You can fix minor gutter leaks with roofing cement. Leaks in the downspout, often caused by leaky joints, require resealing.
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How to Unclog Gutters and Downspouts. Clogged gutters often allow enormous quantities of water to fall right next to your house's foundation. This can cause structural damage and lead to wet or damp basements, dirty or stained siding, leaks and rot at the roof's edge, and...
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Tim Carter from Ask The Builder has some great information on Ice Dams - Design Tips for Leak Prevention - Damage Control. There is very little that you can do to prevent ice dams from forming. You can incorporate design features when building a new home or adding on that...
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