When you look up at your home, you notice the rain gutters system that runs horizontally along the edge of the roof. You see debris protruding out from the rain gutter. There is no denying, it’s time to clean the gutters! You see the rain gutter funnels into a downspout that runs vertically along your house, and it runs into the ground? But what is that tube/pipe at the bottom of your house that runs underground? We are often asked, “Does San Diego Gutters check and clean those too? The answer is “They are Two Separate Jobs for Two Separate Professionals.” Rain gutter systems run horizontally along your roof edge and their downspouts run vertically to lead the water to the ground level. On s
You have rain gutters or are installing new rain gutters and you wonder, “Do I need one of those screens or foam guards to put on my gutters to keep debris out?” The answer in the overwhelming number of cases is a flat out “NO.” Here’s why: SCREEN HOLES ARE TOO BIG The screens that sit on top of rain gutters have openings that may prevent some leaves from entering the gutters. However, for the most part, 50%-75% of the debris that enters your rain gutter is smaller that the openings of the screen. Even with the screens, your rain gutters will fill and need to be cleaned with the same frequency. FOAM PORES ARE TOO SMALL Foam Guards that insert into rain gutters are porous but the pores are t
Your gutters were installed last year and they are leaking already. Maybe you’ve owned your home for 30 years and can’t believe how long the gutters have held up. But still, the question comes up everyday: “How long should my gutters last?” The short answer is 10-30 years. Many factors determine the life of a rain gutter system. Here are some to consider: INSTALLATION Did a reputable and licensed Rain Gutter Installation Company install your gutters? Did a handyman install the rain gutters? This makes a big difference because every home is different and presents unique obstacles. A licensed and well-trained professional will understand the proper way to mount the gutters with proper pitch a
In San Diego, we often forget to have our rain gutters cleaned; out of sight/out of mind. However, rain gutter cleaning is essential for fire prevention, water damage prevention, and the overall health and safety of your home. But, are all homes and gutter systems built the same? Do they all need to be cleaned at the similar frequencies? Not really. Here is how to know when and how often to clean your gutters: LOOK UP First, look at your gutters. Can you see debris from the ground? If so, they are in desperate need of a cleaning and you should schedule an appointment immediately. LOTS OF TREES Do you have many trees around your house and rain gutters? If you do, then you will probably need
Hi Everyone, Thank you so much for your support over the years! We are starting some new social media campaigns to inform our clients about rain gutter issues and concerns, and in addition to our new blog, we are also publishing informational videos. Here is our first one to introduce you to San Diego Gutters, Tommy Galan, and the services that we provide. Please feel free to contact us for a FREE ESTIMATE or to Schedule Your Appointment Today! Thanks again! Tommy
Rain gutters might not be your first thought when it comes to fire prevention, but in San Diego, it is a necessity! San Diego receives very little annual rainfall; so neglected rain gutters are a chronic issue for many San Diego homeowners, especially during fire season. Rain gutters fill with debris, which acts as kindling for fires. Brush fires, wild fires and even fires caused by arson can potentially ignite the debris in your gutters rendering all other fire prevention methods useless. Tile roofs will NOT protect a house if your gutters catch fire. So, if this is such a concern in San Diego, why don’t more homeowners clear their gutters regularly? First of all, gutters are out of site,
