What Is Gutter Pitch or Slope & Why Should I Care?
No matter where you live, every home needs a good gutter system to prevent rainwater from damaging the structure, flooding the basement, weakening the foundation, and eroding the landscape. However, the gutter system is only as good as the gutter slope. Your gutter slope is a critical calculation and aspect of your complete gutter system. And […]
Continue readingConfused About How Gutters Work? Let’s Talk About It!
Are you confused about how gutters work? In fact, when was the last time you looked at your gutters? If you haven’t done it so far this year, we strongly recommend you to take a walk around your home to do a visual inspection of your gutters from the ground. Most people won’t even glance at […]
Continue readingAre Metal Roof Gutters a Good or Bad Idea?
There comes a time in every homeowner’s life where they must consider repairing something on the property or replacing it altogether, such as metal roof gutters. Yes, the deck boards creek a bit too often, and your front gate may be falling apart at the seams, but what about the roof?Certain types of roofs require […]
Continue readingWhy Are Aluminum Downspouts & Gutters So Popular?
Aluminum gutters & downspouts are designed to move the rainwater away from your home. However, aluminum isn’t the only option — but is the preferred material for many homeowners. At Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning of Long Island, we regularly install aluminum downspouts and gutters because of the all-around value offered by this material. Let’s take […]
Continue readingGutter Strainer vs MicroGuard: Which Offers the Best Gutter Protection?
If you’re looking for ways to protect your gutters, property, and potentially reduce the number of cleanings, you’ve undoubtedly come across gutter strainers and MicroGuard gutter protection. While both gutter strainers and gutter protectors have similar goals, one product is proven to offer superior performance and protection. Let’s take a closer look at gutter strainers […]
Continue readingGutter Leaders: More Than What Meets the Eye!
The gutters and leaders, also known as downspouts are designed to carry water away from your gutter system down to the ground level and away from the home and its foundation. In many instances, the downspouts will direct water toward a nearby drain system or some other location away from the foundation of your home. […]
Continue readingPreventing Property Damage from Standing Water in Gutters
Standing water in gutters is a common problem for many Long Island, NY, homeowners, particularly during the rainy seasons. Properly functioning gutters are necessary to prevent water from pooling and causing a number of problems including property damage. Furthermore, you spend a lot of money in repairs or new installations if steps are not taken […]
Continue reading4 Common Causes of Sagging Gutters & How You Can Prevent It
Don’t let sagging gutters get you down or cause the cost of your home repairs to skyrocket! The experts at Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning of Long Island offer several solutions to help repair your sagging gutters and ensure your system performs the way it was intended. At the simplest level, your gutters are designed to […]
Continue reading6 Pro Tips on How to Prevent Gutter Damage from Snow
Knowing how to prevent gutter damage from snow during the winter season can be a major asset to homeowners on Long Island and throughout the area. Long Island and surrounding communities are known for heavy snowfall—sometimes rising to several inches. To make matters worse, we have our share of snowstorms and blizzards, which can wreak […]
Continue readingWhat Is Gutter Flashing?
If you’re like most homeowners, you may not spend a lot of time thinking about your gutters — especially not gutter flashings — and the various parts of the gutter system working around the clock to protect your home. While the roof and siding of your home are obvious barriers that protect you from the […]
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