Category Archives: Winter Gutter Maintainence

Better to Be Safe with Gutters on the Upper Story

Better to Be Safe with Gutters on the Upper Story

A common question that we get from customers is whether or not the upper story of their home needs gutters. Although there is no patent answer, there are signs to look for that might suggest guttering your upper roof.

Gutter Under Roof of Home

Splash-Back on Your Siding

Is there splash-back on your siding? Splash-back happens when rain water draining off the upper roof hits the roof or ground below and water splashes back onto your house. The immediate effect is that you will get dirt stains on your siding from the ground or the roof below. The long-term effect is that your paint will start to deteriorate in these areas and then your siding will start to deteriorate.

Upper Story Windows

Many times upper story windows will be near the lower roof and they will get hit with the splash back. These windows will definitely get dirty (and they aren’t usually easy to get to and clean). Also, more importantly, if you have older wood-framed windows the water can and will ruin your window frame. This is a very expensive problem as you are usually looking at replacing some siding as well as the window. Roofs with steeper slopes tend to get less splash-back than lower sloped roofs. So, if you do not see dirt stains on the bottom of your siding and the bottom of your siding is not wet after a rain, then you can wait and see. Upper sections can always be done later if the evidence starts to appear.

Alaska Premier Gutters will be happy to come out and assess your needs-just give us a call. Contact Alaska Premier Gutters at (907) 272-2337 today or visit us online for more information!

 

How to Prevent Winter Gutter Threats for Gutter Longevity

How to Prevent Winter Gutter Threats for Gutter Longevity

It’s one of the worst autumn chores – cleaning the gutters – but it’s incredibly important for you and your home, especially in the cold winter months. Maintaining clean gutters allows water to flow freely away from your home and prevents potentially dangerous ice dams from forming on your roof, among other benefits. There are… Continue Reading

Preventing Gutter Freeze Throughout the Winter

Preventing Gutter Freeze Throughout the Winter

Light and airy crystal snowflakes dancing down from the wintertime sky; sounds like a picture-perfect image of the season, right? That’s only until those snowflakes end up in your gutters and cause a nightmare of roof and gutter damage. Here are some ways winter weather causes gutter freeze and how to prevent it. Ice Collection… Continue Reading

4 Signs Telling You It’s Time for New Gutters

4 Signs Telling You It’s Time for New Gutters

As homeowners, we understand of the importance of home maintenance. We understand that we need to take care of repairs around our home. We don’t necessarily have to conduct the repairs ourselves, but we have to keep an eye out for possible issues. One of the biggest concerns is our gutters on our homes. Gutter… Continue Reading

Winter Home Maintenance Tips

Winter Home Maintenance Tips

Winter is a tough season, between shoveling snow, warming your car for the day, and dressing in layers it can be difficult to manage all the maintenance this season requires. Winter is also especially tough on your home. In order to ensure that your home remains in its best condition throughout this season and going… Continue Reading

Winter Gutter Care Guide

Your gutter system plays a significant role in your home’s welfare. Throughout the year, you need to perform routine maintenance on your gutter to ensure that it remains in good shape. The primary purpose of your gutter is to control the flow of precipitation. This helps to protect your roof, walls, foundation, and landscape. It… Continue Reading