A properly installed gutter system is one of the most important components of a home’s exterior. Gutters redirect rainwater away from your foundation, roof, and landscaping, preventing water damage and costly repairs. However, choosing the right type of gutters for your home is just as crucial as the gutter installation process itself. This guide will […]
Summary Gutters matter more on lots with poor grading, basements, and heavy roof runoff. Upstate weather multiplies risks: snowmelt, leaf loads, and freeze–thaw cycles. Flat roofs and short overhangs can go without gutters in limited cases. Skipping gutters shifts costs to foundations, landscaping, and walkways. Decide using roof slope, soil, drainage paths, and local tree […]
When Margaret Caldwell called United Gutters last fall, she wasn’t sure exactly when her gutters had last been cleaned. “I knew it had been a while,” she says. “I just didn’t realize how long a while really was.” The last time anyone had been on her Albany roof was when a neighbor’s son had cleaned […]
