For residents of River Falls and the surrounding areas, maintaining a home’s exterior is crucial for both aesthetic appeal and functionality. Among the often overlooked aspects of home maintenance are the gutters. At Pechacek’s General Contracting, we understand the importance of keeping your gutters clean and clear of obstructions. Clogged gutters can lead to a myriad of issues, including water damage to your home’s foundation, siding, and landscaping. Recognizing what can clog your gutters is the first step in prevention. Below, we discuss common culprits and how to address them.
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How the Wind Can Damage Your Gutters
In River Falls, WI, homeowners often contend with windy conditions that can pose a threat to various parts of their homes, particularly the gutters. Understanding how wind can impact your gutters is crucial in maintaining the health and integrity of your home’s exterior. This blog post explores the potential wind-related damages to gutters and how professional services like those offered by Pechacek’s General Contracting can help mitigate these risks.
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Should You Install Your Gutters on Your Own?
Gutters are extremely important in keeping your home safe from moisture issues and water damage. With many tutorials online, you may start to think that installing gutters is easy to do. However, this is not the case because there are problems that can be created due to improper installation. Pechacek’s General Contracting is here to explain why determining gutter pitch, placement and hanger spacing is best left in the hands of professionals.
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Basics of French Drains: How They Work, What They Do
A french drain is a trench, filled with aggregate, that directs subsoil and water away from areas in your property that are prone to flooding. Today, a gutter repair company talks about the important things you need to know about french drains, including how they work and what they can do for your home.
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Identifying and Fixing 3 Common Downspout Problems
Downspouts and gutter systems, in general, are something many homeowners just set up and forget about – until they develop problems, of course. If you’ve noticed water pouring over the edges of your gutters, then you likely have a downspout problem. In today’s article, the gutter and siding experts over at Pechacek’s General Contracting share three common downspout issues and what you can do about them.
1. Clogging
As mentioned above, water that goes over your gutters instead of through your downspouts is likely caused by a clog in your downspouts. Luckily, they are easy enough to avoid. Experts recommend giving them a thorough cleaning at least twice a year (possibly more if you have a lot of foliage around your property.)
2. Downspouts Are Too Small
Bigger doesn’t always mean better, but in the case of downspouts, it definitely is. The larger your downspouts are, the better they are at handling a large, sudden influx of water. If your downspouts are too small, most gutter and roof repair contractors recommend upgrading to larger ones to minimize the chances of clogs.
3. Not Enough Downspouts
We see this a lot in DIY gutter installations. Many do-it-yourselfers don’t install enough downspouts. As a general rule, you should install one downspout per 20 feet of gutter, however, more may be required if your area sees a lot of rainfall. When it comes to gutter installation, it’s best to leave it in the capable hands of your local contractor so that they can install it correctly the first time.
Looking for a trustworthy and reliable roofing contractor in Hudson or River Falls, WI? Then look no further than Pechacek’s General Contracting. For all your home exterior needs, be sure to give us a call at (715) 425-9801 or fill out our convenient online contact form to schedule a free consultation today.
