Tag Archives: Gutters

The Safest Way to Clean Your Roof

Man cleaning a mossy house roof by spraying on a substance.

Your roof needs cleaned when debris begins to block your gutters and trap rainwater. You also need to clean when you see moss or algae growing. Black streaks caused by the growth of blue-green algae start to show on your roof’s surface. When your roof begins to look dull, it’s time to clean it. Did […]

Adding Gutter Guards to Old Gutters

Gloved hand installing a gutter guard on a roof in the summertime.

What is Gutter Guard? Gutter guards serve as a protection system for your gutters. They’re used to keep things out of your gutters. These guard pieces attach overtop of your gutters. They stop and prevent your gutters from clogging and overflowing. They can prevent damage not only to your gutters but also your landscape, roof, […]

What Is a Gutter Guard?

Man installs Gutter Guards on Roof

What Is the Purpose of a Gutter Guard?  Gutter guards are protection systems for your gutters. They attach overtop of your existing gutters to keep things out of them. They’re supposed to stop your gutters from clogging and overflowing. This prevents things like damage to your landscaping, your foundation, and your basement. Gutter guards allow […]

The Purpose & Importance of Gutters

Gutter being held by worker

Most homeowners don’t give their gutters much thought until the leaves start falling. We all know we should be cleaning the gutters in the spring and the fall (if not more), but most people don’t really know what purpose the gutters serve or how they protect our homes. We hope this overview will help you […]

Common Questions About Gutter Guards

gutter guards on a house

At Aapex Construction & Restoration, we stress the importance of properly maintaining your home’s gutters, especially in helping to prevent ice dams from forming along the edge of your roof. Many of our customers ask us whether it is a good idea to install gutter guards in order to avoid the hassle of cleaning out […]