5 Ways to Hang Gutters
There are several ways to install gutters, the method you choose will affect the gutter’s strength and protection.
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Can Shingle Granules Clog My Gutters?
As shingle granules are common in older asphalt shingles, it is normal to worry about what effect they may have on your eavestroughs and, specifically, whether they are likely to cause blockages. However, this is almost never a problem for rain gutters installed with the T-Rex or protected with the Gutter Clean System from Alu-Rex.
ABC of rain gutters
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Watch how the T-Rex and the Gutter Clean System perform
Take a look at the T-Rex continuous hanger technology While a standard installation with nails or hangers leaves the gutter open with weak spots, hooking it up with the T-Rex continuous hanger protects the gutter against leaves, debris, snow and ice. The perfect size of the perforations also offers the right balance between draining large […]
Which Sealant is Best for Gutters?
Last year, Alu-Rex interviewed several of their installers about their views on sealant. Learning about the most popular features and products with our network of installers helped us determine what factors influence their choice of sealant.
How to Fight Mosquitoes in Winnipeg
Thanks to the heavy rain associated with early summer in Manitoba, Winnipeg regularly experiences insect and mosquito problems. Besides being unpleasant, mosquitoes can also carry the West Nile virus. Thus, it is our shared responsibility to do everything we can to stop the proliferation of insects in the city.
9 types of gutter protection. Which one is best for your home?
Not all gutter protection systems are created equal! Depending on your needs and where you live, certain models will help efficiently drain rainwater via the gutters.
Gutter Protection Designed for Heavy Rains in the Maritimes
Eastern Canada is subject to very heavy rainfalls. It is therefore of the utmost important to opt for the right type of rain gutter protection in order to ensure that rainwater drains efficiently, without overflowing. Some gutter guards models are specially designed to let a lot of water through. Here are the specifications for gutter […]
Rain Gutter Protection Systems Best Suited for Canadian Winters
Canadian winters are tough on gutters. As a result, homeowners are always on the lookout for new solutions to make their eavestrough system more durable. Leaf guards are often considered as an alternative as they also strengthen gutters while protecting them against leaves, snow and ice. As rain gutter protection systems don’t come in a […]
Gutter protection and trees: The usefulness of rain gutter protection for treeless properties
A common belief related to rain gutter protection is that it is only used to reduce eavestrough maintenance and cleaning. Many homeowners therefore believe that a treeless property, such as a new home, does not need gutter protection. However, gutter guards, often called leaf guards or gutter screens, serve many purposes.