Q. Tim, I think I’ve got a good idea. I’m re-roofing two of my barns with metal roofing. I was thinking of extending the roof past the walls 18 inches so dripping water falls farther away from the ...

Q: I’m re-roofing my barn with metal roofing. I was thinking of extending the roof 18 inches past the walls so dripping water falls farther away from the barn. Right now I’ve got gutters, and I’m ...

Winter downspout clogs may look harmless, yet some situations demand more than a quick fix to protect gutters, roofs, and ...

Gutters and downspouts are probably the last thought on anyone’s mind when it comes to building or remodeling. In fact, many builders may make the selections for their clients without involving them ...

HomeServe details six effective methods to thaw frozen gutters, including using calcium chloride, hot water, and ensuring proper attic insulation.

When you see those long, gleaming icicles hanging from the eaves, it usually means water is backing up somewhere it shouldn’t ...

If you want to divert water away from the side of your home and save your yard from getting ruined by stormwater runoff, take ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Cleaning out a gutter or downspout can be an annoying task, but it's a necessary one. Having a blockage, whether it's leaves or other sorts of ...

Last night, I noticed that there was ice forming on the side of my house. Further investigation revealed that one of the main downspouts was frozen, which I'm guessing caused a nice chain reaction and ...

Cleveland-based research firm the Freedonia Group has released a study forecasting that demand for aluminum gutters and downspouts in the United States will grow by 3.4 percent annually between 2018 ...

Now that our gardens have experienced a few winter storms it is time to get out there and inspect. Check drainage areas, gutters and downspouts for unwanted leaf debris and such.