If you live in a warmer climate like San Antonio, heat tape is an easy solution to frozen gutters that can also increase the gutters lifespan. Instead of ice and icicles ruining the gutters structural integrity, any frozen precipitation simply melts and flows down the gutters. But, heat tape also comes with its own set of quirks.
Tiger striping is the black, vertical striping found on gutters. To clean them off, apply cleaning solution and let it set into the stains for a minute or 2.
Ice dams can clog gutters and wreck the entire system. Learn what ice dams are and how to successfully prevent them.
If you’re a resident of Central Texas, chances are you’ve been hit by severe rainfall at some point. Weather in Texas can change on the drop of a dime. This causes a lot of folks to get caught in a disaster that they hadn’t planned for. Instead of dealing with the normal day to day, you might find yourself dealing with the clean up after unexpected flooding. You need to expect the best and plan for the worst in order to make sure you and your loved ones are safe.
You have gutters. You have your downspout system installed. But do you have a bubbler pot to help you out?