One of the fun aspects of ordering siding for your home is that you can choose a new color for your exterior. Another fun aspect is that you can get this new color without needing to hire a painting crew or have scaffolding up for...
Sometimes, marvels of large-scale construction fill interested onlookers with wonder and amazement. Consider the pyramids of Giza, or the Pantheon in Rome. Or, say, the KeyArena in Seattle. Crews are working to expand the size of the arena, which the city built for the 1962...
Skylights can be a marvelous addition to a home. Skylights allow more than 30% more light into a room than standard windows do. Not only does this added natural light help your place feel welcoming and relaxing, but it can save you a great deal...
When you hire a roofing contractor to come work on your home, you want to make sure you’re making a solid choice. You want the work to be done right. You want the job to be handled professionally. You also want to make sure you are not...
For those of us who have been around for a few decades, it’s a little hard to believe, but vinyl is back in fashion! Vinyl record sales are on the rise, and vinyl collectors are driving up prices for cherished and obscure short-run vinyl pressings...
Your downspouts are the part of your gutter system that funnel water from your gutters (the part that hang on the edge of your roof) down to the ground. They assist in moving water from your rooftop away from your house’s foundation, and out into...
Finding an affordable company for roofing is one challenge in and of itself. Especially in a city like Cincinnati. Sourcing a company that does great siding work? That’s another tall order as well. Or how about a company that does window replacement at a reasonable...
Preventive medicine is the best medicine, and that goes for your gutters, too! Think of your gutters like the arteries for your home. You need them clean and clear so that you don’t end up with blockages and other major problems. Most importantly, liquids need to be...
When hail or a fallen tree branch has punched a hole in your roof, throwing a tarp over it may halt the water leaking in but it doesn’t count as a repair. The major types of roof repair either maintain the structural integrity of the roof...
I Haven’t Cleaned My Gutters In Forever, Will They Need Repair?
When talking with homeowners about gutter repair, Cincinnati roofing contractors sometimes meet people who think it is okay to let their gutters be clogged with leaves and debris. Regular gutter maintenance, however, is a crucial part of being a Cincinnati homeowner. Your gutters not only protect your roof structure – by preventing standing water and moisture at the edges of your roof – but they protect your house’s foundation, by directing water away from the foundation itself. It may be tempting to leave those clogs of fallen leaves in there, but the results of that could cost you a great deal of money. If you would like assistance in gutter cleaning, we at Harper Siding and Roofing can provide you a free estimate. Our roofing professionals can clean out gutters quickly, efficiently, and affordably. Prevention is the best medicine, and preventing moisture from damaging your roof and foundation is the smartest move.