You know you have gutters on your house and you know you have to clean them every once in a while. What you shouldn’t do is leave them until they’re already clogged up before you clear them out. It’s important to make sure all that debris is gone before winter arrives. Here’s why you should make sure those gutters get cleaned out every fall, no matter where you live.

Leaves Collecting in Your Gutters

The first signs of fall are unmistakable—the air gets a little crisp and the leaves on the trees begin to change color. It’s a gorgeous sight, but it’s also a sign of a whole lot of work ahead. After all, those leaves will soon fall off those trees and many of them will end up in your gutters.

While it’s still dry out, the leaves won’t cause much of a problem. However, as soon as you get your first heavy rain storm, the problems will start to pop up. If your gutters are filled with leaves, the rain can’t drain out properly. When this happens, your gutters will overflow and the water could cause water damage to walls, soffits, fascia, siding, basements, and even your foundation.

If water does back up in your gutters, the debris and pooling water can start to eat away at the gutter materials, which can cause holes and leaks. Once you have holes, it might not be a simple fix—you could end up having to replace your gutters entirely.

On-going Maintenance for Healthy Gutters

As you may have guessed, gutters are not cheap to replace. This is why regular gutter maintenance is so important. A small investment of time and money now will save you a ton in the future.

How often you clean your gutters depends largely on where you live. If you live in an area without any trees around, you can probably get away with cleaning your gutters just once a year, since they aren’t filling up with leaves and other debris as quickly. Of course, if there is a tree close to your house that does lose its leaves, you might have to clean them more often.

Gutters Clogged With Leaves

If you live in a place surrounded by plenty of lush, green trees, you’re going to need to clean your gutters a whole lot more often than those who live in desert climates. Most leafy trees lose leaves in the fall, which makes a fall cleaning essential. The type of trees you have nearby also makes a difference—if you have trees like pine or any tree with needles, you might need to clean them 3 or 4 times a year. If you have a tree with falling blossoms, you might need an extra cleaning in spring.

Winter is Coming

The risk of clogged gutters doesn’t end once the leaves have fallen off the trees. If you don’t clear them out before winter, all that debris and water sitting in your gutters can freeze when the temperature drops. When it’s frozen, any water from melting snow has nowhere to go, and can seep through your roof, causing water damage.

When the water and debris freezes, it also gets heavier, which could cause the gutters to sag. The extra weight can also cause the hardware that secures the gutters to the house to pull away from the house, or even come loose completely. In this scenario, your gutters could completely fall down, which would mean you will need to replace them or at least reinstall them.

If you want to ensure your gutters last a long time, keep up with a regular maintenance schedule. Fall is the perfect time to clean them, no matter where you live. So make sure you add gutter cleaning to your fall to-do list!

If you are dreading climbing up on the ladder to clean your gutters, you don’t have to. Maybe you have gutters that leak?  Gutter Boyz of Kentucky provides complete gutter service.  From installation of new gutters, gutter guards, gutter cleaning, Gutter Boyz is here to help. Give Gutter Boyz of Kentucky, with offices in Paducah and Benton, KY a call today at (270) 906-3055 of CLICK HERE for a FREE QUOTE.

Failing gutters can be a serious problem. Don’t ignore the warning signs! Look for missing shingles, shingles that curl up at the ends, gutters that are pulling away from your home, excessive staining or mold on your home and other warning signs. It is important to stop the problem, before it becomes a very expensive one.

Ask yourself the following questions?

#1 Do you see any visible cracks on the surface of your gutters. Cracks will lead to water leakage, which will lead to water damage on your home. If not dealt with small cracks can lead to larger cracks.

#2 Paint flaking or peeling prematurely in areas near the base of the home or on the gutters themselves? Peeling paint is a huge indicator that your gutters are leaking water, causing the paint to peel.

#3 Look for water marks located directly below the gutters. Why? Well as water pours over the surface of your home it is absorbed. As the dun dries the water you can see watermarks left behind.

#4 Are your gutters clogged? Are there certain spots in your gutters where leaves and debris seem to continually get caught? This can be caused by debris collecting in a crack in your gutter. Call a gutter specialist to have them access the issue.

#5 Are your gutters pulling away from your home? Or are the downspouts disconnected from the gutter/home? If so it might be time for new ones.

So remember, there are very obvious signs that your gutters are in need of repair or replacement. They are as follows:

• No gutters on home
• Water in basement
• Water in home
• Seams leaking or dripping
• Overflowing gutters

However, sometimes the signs of faulty gutters can be subtle. These issues are ones that if treated immediately can save you money. Have a qualified gutter specialist like Gutter Boyz of Kentucky come and inspect your home for these not so obvious signs. They include:

• Spike & ferrules pulling away from the gutter where you can see the nail head popping out
• Lines in your landscape below the gutter
• Mold in areas below where gutters are, or should be
• Rotting deck boards, windowsills, garage doors, and regular doors below where gutters are, or should be
• Erosion in landscape or mulch beds
• Cracking or upheaval of sidewalks, patios, driveways and stairs
• Dips or back pitch in gutters

If any of these sound like your home, you are in the market for new gutters, please contact us at Gutter Boyz of Kentucky.  We have offices located in Benton, KY and Paducah, KY and serve a majority of Western Kentucky.  You can reach us today by phone at (270) 906-3055 or CLICK HERE to contact us for a FREE ESTIMATE today!

Without properly installed gutters, the water from rain that runs off your roof falls directly into your foundation. Over time, the water can cause many issues including:

Water damage to your foundation.   Non-structural water damage refers to water seeping in small holes into the basement. Left untreated, it can lead to mold and mildew buildup resulting in costly repairs and an unsafe place for your family and pets to live. Structural water damage is another result of untreated “non-structural” water damage. When this happens, your entire home can shift and sink under its own weight resulting in extensive repairs.

Bugs and insects infiltrating your home.    Another by-product of water damage can include insect infiltration. When water damages the foundation, it creates holes that allow bugs to get inside. The standing water also attracts water-loving bugs such as cockroaches and silversides. Both of which can be huge nuisances and cause further damage.

If you suspect water damage has already affected your foundation, call a professional immediately. The next step is to call Gutter Boyz of Kentucky at (270 906-3055 or CLICK HERE to contact us.   With offices in Paducah and Benton, we serve most of Western Kentucky.  We will come out, give you a FREE estimate and properly install gutters to keep this from ever happening again.

Clogged Gutters Damage Your Home

There are few things worse than clogged gutters. Why? The costs of repairing damage stemming from clogged gutters far outweigh the cost of simply maintaining them well. At Gutter Boyz of Kentucky, we care about the health of your home.

Clearing away of summer storm debris

If you haven’t had your gutters cleaned before the beginning of fall, now is the time to take action. You’ll want your gutter system clear before the leaves make their way down. Summer storms bring plenty of rainwater and debris, and these storms can also damage your gutters.

Repairing any damage

Regular gutter maintenance will ensure that any damage your gutters incurred will be repaired quickly. If your gutters are damaged, you’ll want them in good shape before the full force of fall brings leaves and added weight to your gutter system. When your gutter system has damage, it’s critical to get the damage taken care of before putting added stress on your gutters–they can only support so much weight before they fail, whether they fail by leaning or even falling down!

Taming the leaves

Your gutters are only functional when water can flow through them. Keeping the leaves at bay is an important objective in fall gutter cleaning. Leaves, once wet, can weigh down your gutters and potentially damage the fascia on the side of your home. An obstructed flow can cause issues like water pooling around the base of your home.

Protect your foundation and home

Your gutters divert water away from your foundation. When water pools at the base of your house, you can incur foundation damage which isn’t easy to repair, and you also run the risk of your basement flooding. Keeping your gutters unobstructed is the best thing you can do to prevent this kind of damage. Additionally, make sure your underground drains aren’t clogged. A clogged underground drain can also lead to flooding your yard and allowing water to pool near your foundation.

Winter is coming: be ready!

As fall fades into winter, you’ll want to be sure that your gutters are clean and in good shape. The cold winter months can bring winds, precipitation and debris into your gutter system. Ice can also cause tree limbs to break and land on your roof. Keeping your gutters in good condition moving into the year’s coldest months will ensure that they don’t get weighed down by additional fall debris remaining in your gutter system once snows fall.

At Gutter Boyz of Kentucky, with offices in Paducah, KY and Benton, KY, we are only a phone call away to help you with all of your gutter needs. Give us a call today at (270) 906-3055 for a FREE QUOTE or CLICK HERE to contact us!

Summer has nearly come to an end.  Fall is just around the corner. While autumn brings pleasant weather and colorful landscapes, the colder temperatures and falling leaves create quite the to-do list for home exterior upkeep. Tools switch from mowers and hoses to rakes and ladders. No matter what condition your home is in, it is susceptible to the harsh conditions of autumn and winter.

Deep cleaning and repairing your gutters are never entertaining tasks, but they’re necessary to make sure your gutters are clean, unclogged, and damage free in time for the rain, sleet, and snow that is to come.

Here are 7 steps to prepare your gutters for fall weather & leaves:

1. Clean your gutters thoroughly

Use that hose one last time before it’s wrapped up for the season to flush out your gutters. Spend an entire weekend climbing up that ladder to properly remove all the natural debris that has managed to fill up your gutters and downspouts. Give them a high-pressure spray down, and then put on some gloves to wipe away all of the remaining debris. To really finish it off and get the best clean, put some warm water and soap in a bucket, pour it into your gutters, and wipe them down with a sponge.

2. Inspect gutters for damages

After you have deep cleaned your gutters, you can now inspect them for any and all damages that may have occurred since your last clean or big storm. Make sure you don’t have loose screws, leaks, uneven sections, or any other excessive wear and tear. Make a list of questions to ensure you check everything. Are the gutters pulling away from the house? Are they starting to sag? Is the downspout lose? Inspecting for damages can not only help you save on repairs in the future, but can also let you know what needs to be done now for the upcoming weather.

3. Repair what is needed

Taking care of the necessary repairs will help your home in the long run. If you forget to fill up any cracks and holes in your gutters, it could lead to them springing a leak later in the season. Those leaks could lead to water or other debris seeping into the foundation or basement of your house. Don’t forget that fall and winter also bring rain, ice, and snow. The weight of this weather can cause even bigger issues with any leaks, cracks, or holes. It’s best to go into the season with strong gutters rid of any damages, so make those repairs.

4. Trim tree branches

While jumping into bundles of fall leaves on the lawn is a staple autumn activity, not trimming your trees could lead to clogs or damaged troughs. Branches grow in the summer months and could be directly over your roof or gutters. As the wind picks up, it blows leaves, nuts, and seeds straight onto your roof and/or into your gutters clogging them up as a result. One nice weekend, head on up to your roof to make sure you’ll be in the clear from all those falling leaves.

5. Keep rodents from moving in

The cold weather and precipitation of fall and winter sends nature’s furry friends to higher ground seeking warmth and shelter – think mice, rats, squirrels, possums, and raccoons. The concave of your gutters and the covered exit of your downspout make for great nesting spots to get cozy. Head on over to your home and garden store to get some rodent repellent and give your gutters a nice coat after you clean and repair them.

6. Install gutter guards

If you’re over getting up on that ladder season after season, consider installing gutter guards. These covers go over your troughs to protect them from the leaves and any other debris fall can bring in, but has pinpoints just wide enough to allow water to enter and exit your gutter system properly. They greatly reduce the amount of natural clutter that can build up in your gutters while allowing water to flow freely.

7. Call the pros

If all of this seems like more time and effort than you have to invest, call the professionals at Gutter Boyz of Kentucky. We provide full gutter service from installation, cleaning, repair to gutter guard protection.  With offices in Benton, KY and Paducah, KY we are just a phone call away.  Call us today at (270) 906-3055 or CLICK HERE to contact us for a FREE ESTIMATE!

You own a home.  It is one of your most important investments.  It has a roof, which protects you and keeps you dry. Most likely, your home has little unsung heroes – your gutters, the only thing keeping the water and debris that runs off your roof away from your home.

The problem is that gutters get clogged all year round, causing damage to your foundation, basement and even the gutters themselves. Mold, mildew, rot, flooding: all nasty stuff and all caused by clogged gutters.

Now, most people get that they have to clean out their gutters. But how often is enough? Once or twice a year? Not by a long shot.

First, we have March. Now, during the harsh winter months, late clinging leaves and branching fall on your roof and they get washed into your gutters. At the same time, you need your gutters re-nailed and leaders re-strapped because of those storms. With April showers coming, it’s time to clean, inspect and tune them up.

Next is spring, when trees reproduce, spreading seed pods, oak tassels, helicopters and other debris that ends up in your gutters, absorbing water and clogging your drains.

Then we’re on to summer, with thunderstorms galore that rip the leaves right off the trees and all over your roof. And guess where it goes then? Yep, right in the gutters. By the time Labor Day rolls around, you should be thinking about having all of that debris cleaned out, especially if it has been a while since they have been cleaned out.

Finally, there’s fall, a lovely season with football, crisp air and colorful changing leaves. But you know what? Gutters hate fall. So, they need some real TLC. You should clean them in early fall, middle fall and late fall, just before that winter freeze hits and locks that debris in for months.

Fortunately, Gutter Boyz of Kentucky can help take care of all your gutter needs all year round.  Gutter Boyz is a locally owned company with the most highly trained, knowledgeable staff anywhere.  We serve most all of Western Kentucky. Let us know how we can help you.  Give Gutter Boyz of Kentucky a call today at (270) 906-3055 for a FREE QUOTE or CLICK HERE to contact us!

If you just bought a house, you may be shocked to discover it doesn’t have gutters. How did you overlook this during the inspection? Now you’re left with the task of installing gutters and downspouts. But since clogged rain gutters can cause serious damage, should you even bother installing them? Why does a house need gutters, anyway?

This seems like a logical train of thought, but the reason clogged gutters cause damage is because they let water flow over the sides, where it pools all around the foundation. If you don’t have gutters and downspouts to direct runoff away from your home, this will happen every time it rains. Here are four reasons to install gutters on your new house.

PREVENT EROSION

Homes built to code are situated on a slight slope to guide runoff away from the foundation. If rain flows off your roof because you have no gutters, the water causes massive erosion, washing away more and more soil each time it rains. This causes your carefully sloped landscape to wear down, allowing runoff to flow toward your home instead of away from it.

Erosion also causes the foundation to settle. Eventually, you may start to notice uneven floors and cracked walls and chimneys as a result.

PROTECT GARDEN BEDS

Many homeowners enjoy planting flowers and shrubs right next to the house. This creates a pleasing aesthetic and can act as a windbreaker to guard against blustery winter weather. If soil erosion occurs because you don’t have gutters, your garden could literally wash away.

Even if erosion is minimal, puddles of water will form in your garden bed and drown your plants. Melting snow will also drip down and freeze overnight into solid sheets of ice that could kill evergreen shrubs.

PREVENT BASEMENT FLOODING

When soil is saturated with water, it becomes incredibly heavy. This means the water running off your roof and pooling around the house places tremendous pressure on the foundation. Over time, this may cause basement walls to push inward or crack.

Tiny cracks in your foundation walls allow water to flow in and flood your basement. Even if the amount of water entering doesn’t appear substantial, this excessive moisture promotes mold growth, which could become a health hazard.

PROTECT THE SIDING

When rainwater carries leaves, dirt, and tiny asphalt shingle particles down the siding, this results in unsightly staining. Your home looks dreary and unkempt when this happens, negatively impacting your curb appeal.

The effects aren’t purely aesthetic, either. Over time, streams of rainwater can begin to rot your siding, especially if it’s made of wood. Rotten siding looks unappealing, but more importantly, it creates holes that invite pests into your home. If enough water seeps through the siding, it could affect your home’s structural integrity and become extremely expensive and difficult to fix.

PROTECT YOUR HOME WITH GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIR SERVICES

If you decide to install gutters, you also need to clean and maintain them to prevent the problems described above. That’s where Gutter Boyz of Kentucky comes in. Gutter Boyz of Kentucky, we install, repair and clean gutters to keep them in good condition.

For more information or to receive a FREE estimate, give Gutter Boyz of Kentucky a call today at (270) 906-3055 or CLICK HERE to contact us.

With summer about gone in the Paducah, KY area, fall is just around the corner. With autumn on its way, there are several things you need to do to get your home or office prepared for the fall and winter season, with gutter maintenance and gutter cleaning on the forefront. In this short guide, you will be informed of the top four tips to prepare your gutters for the fall season.

1. Thoroughly clean your gutters

No one likes to do it, but gutter maintenance is a chore that needs to be done. The best tip to get ready for fall is to clean your gutters thoroughly. This could mean spending a weekend climbing the ladder and getting every last seed, pod, twig, leaf, and other foliage debris from the trough of the gutter as well as the downspout of the gutter. If you have many trees in your neighborhood, you may have to perform gutter maintenance at least once a month and possibly twice a month if the leaves are especially falling.

2. Do an inspection

The next important tip to realize is to inspect your gutters often. This will save you a bundle in the end. When it is nice out in the late summer or early fall, climb on your ladder and inspect your gutters and downspouts. Are they sagging or pulling away from the house? Are the seams starting to split? Are they full of debris? Is the downspout loose? By inspecting your gutters and then properly maintaining or replacing them as needed, you will save yourself stress and aggravation as well as money in the near future.

3. Trim branches

Another tip to prepare your gutter for the fall season is to trim back any branches from the gutters or that might be touching your roof. Trees and branches grow over the summer months and can be directly over your troughs. When the wind blows, the leaves and seeds are falling straight into the gutters and clogging them up. Make sure to trim back those branches late this summer to prepare them for the fall season ahead!

4. Hire a professional

The last essential tip to prepare your gutters for fall is to hire a professional. A professional team like Gutter Boyz of Kentucky can help you clean your gutters and investigate what issues you have with your gutters and repair them as necessary. They can also install a leaf guard which prevents the leaves from falling in your gutters and clogging them up, therefore, preventing you from having to clean the gutters out as much. If you do not have the time to clean your gutters yourself, then give us a call at Gutter Boyz of Kentucky and we can perform the task for you.

As you can see, there are many ways to get your home’s gutter system ready for the fall season. When you perform gutter cleaning or gutter maintenance to your gutters this fall, you will be ready for any thunderstorms that occur. If you follow our advice on the top four tips to prepare your gutters for the fall season you will be ready for autumn when it arrives!

If you need any assistance in performing any of the tasks listed above, give Gutter Boyz of Kentucky a call today at (270) 906-3055 of CLICK HERE to contact us.  With offices in Paducah, KY and Benton, KY, we are here to assist you with all of your gutter needs!

Many homeowners are looking for ways to save money and make their houses more economical in the long run, and one way to do this is by installing gutters. Whether you choose traditional or seamless gutters, a well-maintained system will provide significant savings. Below, the professionals from Gurrer Boyz of Kentucky with offices in Paducah and Benton, KY, explore some of the top ways gutters can save you money.

1. Prevent Damage From Mold & Mildew

Seamless gutters protect your home from mold growth and prevents costly repairs by directing water away from your house. Without them, excess moisture can build up in your home, resulting in toxic mold and mildew that cause further structural damage and pose a significant health hazard.

2. Avoid Foundation Damage

With seamless gutter installation, you can protect your home against the elements by diverting rain away from your home’s foundation. Otherwise, excess rainwater will collect at the base of your house, causing the foundation to erode over time. Foundation repairs will set you back thousands of dollars, and if you’re thinking of putting your home on the market, it’s almost impossible to sell a residence with a damaged foundation. Seamless gutters will prevent this nightmare scenario from happening in the first place.

3. Keep Maintenance Costs Low

While all gutters are helpful, seamless gutters offer a few more benefits for homeowners. They are easier to clean, and, unlike traditional gutters, they aren’t as prone to blockages, which can require additional maintenance work to fix. Seamless gutters will not only protect your home from water damage, but they also do so seamlessly and with fewer risks of problematic leaks.

For reliable gutter installation, gutter guards and gutter repair you can count on, look no further than the professionals at Gutter Boys of Kentucky in Paducah and Benton. Whether you need roof repairs for a commercial property or seamless gutters installed on your home, their qualified team of experts can handle any project, big or small.   Give Gutter Boyz a call today at (270) 906-3055 or CLICK HERE to contact us for a FREE quote!

Your rain gutters are an important part of your home’s preventative maintenance system, however sometimes they can become blocked by leaves, needles or debris. High quality and proven gutter guards can prevent debris from accumulating and help avoid the dangerous climb up a ladder to clean them out sometimes 2x or 3x a year. If you don’t have gutter guards or covers, the following extensive and costly damages can occur around your property, all caused by uncontrolled rainwater following the path of least resistance:

• Siding and fascia board rot
• Wet Basement
• Foundation Repairs
• Landscape Erosion
• Interior Water Leaks
• Gutter Sagging
• Mold or Pests

If you are considering gutter guards for your home or business, give us a call at Gutter Boyz of Kentucky.  With offices in Paducah, KY and Benton, KY, we are ready to assist you with all of your gutter needs. For a FREE estimate, give us a call at (270) or CLICK HERE to contact us.