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| Blog | Tag: gutter maintenance

Top Culprits Behind Gutter Clogs

December 20, 2023 Shine Construction Team

Maintaining clear gutters is crucial to the overall health of your home as they help divert water away from your property and prevent structural damage. Understanding what causes blocked gutters is the first step toward effective prevention and maintenance. Keep reading as Shine Construction Inc. shares the most common culprits behind gutter clogs and how you can mitigate this type of issue.

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Is It Practical to Clean Your Gutters In Winter?

January 11, 2023 Shine Construction Team

Gutter cleaning is an important task to keep your home in good condition. It’s essential for homeowners who experience harsh winters and cold temperatures. In winter months, gutters are prone to buildup from falling leaves, branches, and other debris that can cause blockages and damage over time. 

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A Quick Guide on Gutter Slime, Sludge and Silt

December 5, 2022 Shine Construction Team

Your gutter system keeps your home safe from moisture-related damage by directing rainwater away from your home’s siding and foundation. However, your gutters are also prone to collecting various organic materials, like slime, sludge and silt. These unwanted elements pose risks of fire, gutter blockage and home interior leaks. 

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5 Tips to Keep Raccoons off your Downspouts

May 13, 2022 Shine Construction Team

Raccoons are intelligent animals that play a role in our ecosystem. However, they’re not exactly the best house guests. They go through your garbage, destroy building materials when making nests, and transmit diseases that can affect you, your family and pets.

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How to Properly Deal With Loose Gutters

February 18, 2022 Shine Construction Team

Gutters can come in different sizes and systems, but they’re all designed to safely direct water runoff from the roof down the drain. But just like the rest of your roofing system, they need to be cleaned regularly to stay effective. They also need to be inspected and maintained professionally, which is done routinely by roof repair contractors whenever they check your roofing system. 

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