Basements tend to get a pretty bad reputation, and are often portrayed as dark and spooky. At Gutter Boyz of Kentucky, we know that the only thing that should scare you about a basement is the risk of it flooding. By being a proactive homeowner in Western Kentucky, you can spot and fix little issues in your basement that could lead to big water damage problems, and can help protect it from flooding. 

So wait! Why are the gutter experts talking about basement flooding? Because your gutters play an important role in protecting your home. Here are a few tips to protect your basement from flooding:

1. Keep water from pooling around your foundation by cleaning and maintaining gutters and downspouts. Cleaning your gutters is an essential part of water damage prevention. When debris blogs gutter and downspouts, water is not able to flow freely through them and can pool and collect against the foundation of your home. This can cause flooding in the basement, so it is important to ensure that water is directed at least 3 feet away from your foundation.
2. Inspect your foundation for any cracks. Cracks in the foundation allow water a way into your home. You should inspect the exterior of your foundation on a regular basis, and if you come across any cracks during your inspection you should get them filled. If you encounter a more serious foundation problem, be sure to call a professional so that you do not leave your home at risk for water damage.
3. Another potential source of pooling water around your home’s foundation is the slope of your yard and even the shape of your flowerbed. If your yard slopes toward your home, water will run towards your home and pool up around your foundation. With nowhere else to go, this water will eventually find its way inside. You may need to re-grade your lawn or flowerbeds to prevent this from occurring.
4. Make sure basement windows have window well covers. All below-grade basement windows should be protected with window well covers. When installed correctly and securely, window well covers will help keep your basement waterproof. 

Gutter Boyz of Kentucky are the local experts for everything gutter related. Whether you need new gutters, gutter repairs, gutter guards or gutter cleaning, give us a call today at (270) 906-3055. Gutter Boyz of Kentucky is proud to serve a majority of Western Kentucky. Give us a call today for a FREE ESTIMATE!

Happy New Year from Gutter Boyz of Kentucky! We appreciate all of the business we’ve done with our neighbors in 2022, and we wish everyone in the area a wonderful 2023.

If gutters could talk, would they be making New Year’s resolutions today? We think they would. In today’s blog, we’ll listen in to what the gutters on Western Kentucky homes are probably saying.

1. I Want To Lose Weight

The number one resolution we hear area gutters making today is strangely similar to the one that their humans are making inside the house. But are they just playing copycat or following a contagious trend? Let’s listen in to the conversation between the gutters from two homes on Main Street.

Gutter 1: So what’s your New Year’s resolution?
Gutter 2: I want to lose weight.
Gutter 1: You do? Same here! What’s your goal?
Gutter 2: Well, I’d really like to lose all of it. I mean, this load of debris is weighing me down. I’m so stuffed with leaves, I feel saggy.
Gutter 1: No, you’re not sagging yet. You still look good. But I hear you. At least you’re not full of pine needles. They’re the worst.
Gutter 2: I don’t know, pine needles seem like they would be light and airy. But you don’t know how gross it is to be stuffed full of wet, slimy leaves. Every time it rains, I’m overflowing. I can’t do my job at all.
Gutter 1: It’s not true that leaves are worse. Pine needles poke and spear you when they’re fresh, and then they just sit there and get packed tighter and tighter and tighter. And then the acid! Ugggg it stings.
Gutter 2: I still think leaves are worse.
Gutter 1: Pine needles!
Gutter 2: Leaves!
Gutter 1: Pine needles!
Gutter 2: #Leaves the argument

Psst, Homeowners: You could not only fulfill your own New Year’s resolution, you could check off your gutter’s resolution, too! Simply schedule a gutter cleaning by Gutter Bozy of Kentucky for a quick and easy way to unclutter your gutters. The gutters will not only check off their resolution of losing weight, you’ll get properly functioning water drainage off your roof.

2. I Want To Improve My Looks

The number of gutters who want to look better is smaller than the number of ones who want to lose weight, but the desire is the strongest for these. Gutters on most homes in Western Kentucky are pristine, making it more obvious if there’s one that isn’t looking so great. Here are some of the makeovers that gutters are wishing for.

• Chipping paint
• Sagging
• Pulling away
• Mismatched color or style to the house

Gutters that look bad don’t just want a makeover to boost their vanity. They’re making this New Year’s Resolution because they know your home’s value will stand to benefit.

3. I Want To Drink More Water And Eat Less

This resolution is exactly what we’d expect gutters to want, as they’re built to be able to take in volumes of water. It’s not exactly that our gutters are getting dehydrated; it’s just that the ones who are eating too many leaves, sticks, twigs, and pine needles simply don’t have the room to guzzle water like they should. These gutters would love to have a gutter guard system installed by Gutter Boyz of Kentucky. It’s like a gastric bypass surgery. They just can’t eat as much after that.

Count On Gutter Boyz of Kentucky For Your Gutter Service In 2023

Whether you need new gutters, gutter repairs, gutter cleaning or gutter guards, give the pros at Gutter Boyz of Kentucky a call today at (270) 906-3055 for a FREE ESTIMATE!

Maintaining clean and functional gutters is important any time of year, but becomes particularly crucial as the weather grows colder. Blocked or damaged gutters can cause considerable damage over the winter, representing hundreds or thousands of dollars in repair costs.
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Fortunately, with a few simple steps and little to no money, homeowners can take a few simple steps to ensure they enjoy the benefits of their gutters all winter long.

Keeping gutters clean and in good repair prevents an array of problems down the road, including:

• Exterior damage. Built-up water has to go somewhere, which is usually right back onto the home. When gutters don’t work as intended, they push water toward siding, roofs, and wood trim, often creating significant water damage, mildew, and mold.
• Leaks. Water not redirected away from the house is likely to come inside, dripping from walls, ceilings, and windows. The repercussions for interior components such as plaster, lighting fixtures, carpet, and flooring can require costly and challenging repairs.
• Ice dams. When precipitation mixes with cold air in clogged gutters, ice dams become the inevitable result. These hard, heavy blockages wreak havoc on homes once the spring thaw begins, exacerbating the effects the accumulated debris have already caused.

Gutter Maintenance Tasks Homeowners Should Complete

Each year, homeowners take the changing leaves as a cue to begin preparing for winter. If gutter cleaning and maintenance isn’t already on your checklist, now is the perfect time to add it. If you need help with this, give Gutter Boyz of Kentucky a call.

Thorough and effective methods for keeping gutters working properly over the next several months include:

• Clear debris from gutters. Whether the work is performed by you or a professional, gutters should be free from leaves, twigs, and other obstructions before the first snowfall. This prevents blockages and creates a smoother flow of storm water through gutters and away from your home.
• Inspect downspouts. Downspouts should divert water a minimum of 3 feet from the home’s foundation to prevent leaking, seepage, and water damage. Mild autumn days are the perfect time to make necessary adjustments to downspouts before winter hits.
• Secure gutters and downspouts. If these structures are loose, one storm with heavy winds, snow, or rain could tear them away from the home completely. Test downspouts and gutters to ensure they are adequately fastened to the home.
• Clear downspout blockages. Due to their enclosed nature, detecting blockages in downspouts can be more challenging than in gutters. The best way to do this is to insert a water hose at the top, then watch to see if water runs through. To clear a blockage, seal off the top of the downspout with rags while continuing to run water through the hose. A plumbing snake works in tight areas where this method won’t.

If you need help with your gutters for any reason – new gutters, gutter repairs, gutter cleaning or gutter guards, give the pros at Gutter Boyz of Kentucky a call today for a FREE ESTIMATE! Call (270) 906-3055 today!

Starting to notice a leak in your gutters? Or that a tree branch has damaged them? Here are 5 big signs that it’s time for a gutter replacement!

If your gutters don’t function as they should, the water they usually collect goes straight to the ground around your home. This water can seep into the foundation of your home causing serious and irreparable damage. But, how can you know when your gutters aren’t working? Also, when do they need replacing rather than cleaning?

Here are 5 big signs that it’s time for a gutter replacement.

1. Gutter Cracks and Splits
   When you clean out your gutters, make sure to look out for small cracks. While these may not seem like much, they quickly become bigger problems that can lead to significant leaks. Over time, these leaks will damage the foundation of your home, leading to irreparable damage. This is especially true if you live in a part of the country where temperatures go below freezing. As water freezes, it turns to ice and expands inside the crack in your gutters.
2. Gutter Rust
   Depending on the material of your gutters, they may rust over time. Some homeowners assume that because their gutters are in galvanized steel this can’t happen. But, as their protective layers peel, the water eats away at the metal.
   To find out if your gutters are rusting, look out for orange spots. These are especially prominent in the areas where your gutters join your house. As soon as you see signs of rust, you must replace your gutters to avoid further damage.
3. The Smell of Mold and Mildew in Your Home
   As mentioned above, your gutters protect the foundation and structure of your home. If you start to notice pools of water around your home, this could be a sign that your gutters aren’t functioning as they should. Another sign is the sudden smell of mold or mildew. If this is the case, your problem may be bigger than you think. This could mean that there is already mold growing in the structural foundation of your home.
4. Sagging Gutters
   When gutters become too heavy they sag. This could be a sign that they need a good cleaning because they’re full of debris. But, if they’re full of water it can also be a sign that they need replacing altogether. In severe cases, your gutters may pull away from the rest of the house. Either way, there is a strong chance that your gutters aren’t working as intended.
5. Peeling Paint on Gutters
   Many types of gutters come with a protective coating that helps them withstand harsh weather conditions. If you see flecks of paint peeling off, this could be a sign that the water or ice is making its way through the protective layer on your gutters.

Call Gutter Boyz of Kentucky For Your Western Kentucky Gutter Needs
Many don’t see blocked gutters as a big deal. Unfortunately, this can be a sign of a much more sinister problem that can lead to serious issues with your home. These issues can also lead to expensive repairs and in cases where mold and mildew make their way into your home, can affect your family as well.

With the above in mind, gutter maintenance is essential to yours and your family’s well being, as well as that of your home. To find out more about our gutter replacement, gutter cleaning or gutter guards, give Gutter Boyz of Kentucky a call today at (270) 906-3055. Our team of gutter experts will be happy to assist you.

Do you know if your gutters are ready to survive the winter weather? It can be surprising sometimes at how much damage just a little bit of snow, ice, and wind can do to your home, and without the proper winter maintenance, your gutters can clog, crack, or even sag from their hinges. Your gutters are an important part of your home, working to direct water away from your roof, siding, and foundation, but if you let this system fall into disrepair, it could start to affect the overall integrity of your entire home.

Even the best quality gutters that have been installed properly will strain under snow and the ice that comes along with the winter months. To help ensure that you have the information you need to keep your gutter system functioning properly, we have included a short list of tips you can follow to help make sure your home’s gutters are protected from damage over the course of the winter.

Clean Your Gutter

When leaves, twigs, or other debris being to build up in your gutters during the winter, rainwater and melting snow can overflow and freeze on the ground forming dangerous areas all around your home. This ice around the home and on pathways can create a slipping hazard, and as anyone who has ever taken a tumble on an iced over sidewalk can tell you, it is not a pleasant experience. Even if you have gutter screens, it is important to make sure that you are regularly performing the following three steps when cleaning your gutters:

• Remove Debris – Removing leaves and pine needled by hand is time-consuming, but worth it.
• Check The Slope – The fasteners attaching your gutter to the home can loosen over time, changing the slope
  of your gutters, leading to pooling and overflowing.
• Ensure Good Drainage – Check to make sure your downspouts are directing water at least 5 feet away from the home’s foundation

Trim Your Trees

Even though fall is over, leaves can continue to fall into your gutters. You can reduce the amount of debris that falls into your gutters by trimming back the tree branches near your roof. In addition, if ice or snow starts to weigh down a tree branch, it can snap and cause damage to your roof and gutters.

Try A Test Run

To ensure that your gutters are functioning properly, run some water through them with a garden hose to check for any leaks or clogs. If you find any problems, your best bet is to contact your Western Kentucky Gutter Specialist – Gutter Boyz of Kentucky. Give Gutter Boyz of Kentucky a call today for a FREE ESTIMATE at (270) 906-3055.

Like it or not, COLD weather is here! Between the business of the holidays and the shrilling cold temperatures of the winter, outdoor home maintenance is probably the last thing to cross your mind. However, maintaining regular gutter cleanings is more important than ever this time of year. Here is everything you need to know about what the winter can bring for your gutters and ultimately, your home.

WHY IS WINTER TOUGH ON GUTTERS?

Believe it or not, winter is one of the most difficult seasons for your gutters. Spring brings showers, the summer brings its thunderstorms, and the fall brings down massive amounts of leaves—all precipitations can clog your gutters potentially causing more damage to your home’s foundation, interior, and exterior. But every winter brings serious losses from frozen gutters and other weather-related accidents.

With the winter comes heavy ice and other debris. Just like how the summer’s thunderstorms can bring down branches and twigs, snow and ice storms do the same but also bring bigger consequences. Your gutters are vulnerable to freezing in the winter and forming ice dams around them, as well. This puts a lot of weight on your gutters causing them to sag, except this weight is usually heavier than what lighter seasons bring. Additionally, by the time winter arrives, your gutters are likely so cluttered with leaves that the melting snow and ice has nowhere to go except overflowing and damaging your home’s roof or foundation.

WHAT ARE ICE DAMS?

One of the biggest threats to your home’s maintenance in the winter is ice dams. An ice dam is the ridge of ice that forms around the edge of your roof, preventing melting snow from draining off the roof and through your gutters. Ice dams can lead to water damage on the exterior and interior of your home, but these things can be easily prevented with a gutter cleaning.

In addition to having your gutters properly serviced, we’ll be sure to check the insulation and ventilation in your attic. Improper insulation and ventilation is actually the root of most ice damming and gutter back-up. Ice dams form because the warm air from the inside of the house warms the underside of the roof causing the snow and ice to melt. The melted water then runs down the roof until it reaches the cold overhang where it freezes, forming ice dams and icicles. These prevent runoff water from flowing freely through your gutters and forces the water into the walls or ceilings of your home. 

Whether you need new gutters, gutter repair, gutter cleaning or gutter guards, Gutter Boyz of Kentucky can help. We serve a majority of Western Kentucky. Give us a call today for a FREE ESTIMATE at (270) 906-3055!

Well, the first snow of the season has hit Western Kentucky! Isn’t it nice to cozy up indoors and watch snowflakes fall during winter? As the temperatures go down and the snow falls, among the last things people have in mind, is their gutters. While snow on the roof looks beautiful and reminds you of the holidays, it can be extremely damaging when not removed immediately. 

Read on to learn how snow damages your gutters.

What Do Snow and Ice Do to Your Gutters and Fascia?

The weight of snow and ice is sometimes enough to severely damage your gutters. Once your gutter system has been compromised, different parts of your home can be put at risk. With inefficient gutters, water can back up to the roof, overflow to the siding, and even flood your basement. Then there is always the risk of foundation damage.

Excessive snow can put a strain on your gutters and the fascia board where they are attached. When the gutter system is not correctly attached to the fascia, it will eventually pull away from your home and even fall off. The same scenario can happen if your fascia is deteriorating. Keep in mind that once your gutters are bent, repairs won’t be possible. 

Ways to Prevent Snow Damage on Gutters and Fascia

Invest in a High-Quality Gutter Protection System

A gutter protection system from Gutter Boyz of Kentucky will keep debris out of your gutters. It is designed to prevent branches, leaves, and other debris from building up in your gutters and causing clogs. Without these items in your gutters, water can flow effortlessly through the system and the downspouts. You can rest assured that water exits at a safe distance from your home. 

Gutter Boyz of Kentucky installs custom fitting gutter guards to catch debris before it can reach your gutters. It helps improve water flow and prevent melted snow from backing up to the roof and refreezing.  

During winter, water that has settled in your gutters may freeze and increase the likelihood of ice dams. The additional weight of the ice can cause damage to your gutters. When not addressed, it could result in collapse. With gutter guards, you can help minimize ice buildup. The less ice there is in the system, the lower the risk of damage and the longer your gutters will last. 

Get Regular Gutter Inspection and Maintenance

Different problems can develop due to clogged and inefficient gutters, including snow damage. The fascia where your gutters are attached can get damaged as well. Another problem that clogged gutters can cause is roof leaks. When water backs up and overflows to your roof, leaks can develop. These leaks can then affect other areas of your home like walls, ceilings, floors, and even electrical systems. Roof leaks can encourage mold growth, which is not only unsightly but also risky to your health. 

Gutters must be inspected and cleaned at least twice a year to keep them efficient. It will also help you frequently check the condition of your gutters. Walk around your home and do a visual inspection of the system. Check if they are still properly secured to your home and look for signs of leaks or gaps between the gutter and fascia. 

Only work with a reliable gutter contractor, like Gutter Boyz of Kentucky, for your repair and maintenance needs. When your gutters are severely damaged, it is best to replace them before other issues arise in your home. For high-quality seamless gutters, turn to Gutter Boyz of Kentucky. Seamless gutters are less likely to leak because they only have joints and fasteners at the corners and downspouts. When there are no leaks, your gutters will last longer and you will enjoy savings on repair costs. Moreover, seamless gutters are available in a wide range of colors to complement different home styles. 

NOW if the best time to have your gutters checked out. Give us a call at (270) 906-3055 for a FREE ESTIMATE today! Gutter Boyz of Kentucky is pleased to serve the majority of Western Kentucky and Southern Illinois.

Gutters are an essential part of your home’s exterior that must be protected since they are also some of the most exposed to weather and outdoor factors. This means they are more prone to damage if not taken care of properly. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to prevent gutter damage that will ensure your gutters do their job while remaining stable and in good condition year-round.

Water Damage

it might sound implausible for water to damage your gutters, it does happen. By adding a durable, water-resistant layer of paint to your gutters you can significantly limit water damage. This will also help seal any cracks or leaks that may develop.

Hail Damage

way to protect your gutters from hail damage is by installing gutters made from heavy-duty materials like stainless steel or copper. These will withstand the force of any extreme weather conditions and prevent leaks in case you get hit with big hailstorms. Make sure to replace the brackets in the fall, spring, or summer to keep your gutter system in place. 

Snow Damage  
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The best way to avoid any problems with ice dams or snow buildup is by installing a de-icing system. While proper insulation can prevent water from freezing inside your gutters during the extreme cold, the best solution is to install a heat cable through the gutters. This prevents the gutters from expanding and breaking and melts the ice to keep your gutters and downspouts clear.

Foundation Damage
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Damaged gutters can ruin your home’s structural stability. If the gutters overflow due to damage, water can pool on the roof, cause leaks and result in the growth of mold and mildew. It can also drip down into your home’s base and potentially cause a flood in the basement or ground floor. To prevent this, it’s important to keep the downspout pointed and extended away from your home so water doesn’t collect around the foundation. 

Overflow
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​An excess of debris and leaves, misaligned gutters, excessive rain, and lack of gutters or downspouts are the main reasons why gutters overflow. Cleaning the inside of your gutters is an easy solution, but any misalignment or other structural issues should be inspected and fixed.

Whether you need new gutters, gutter repair, gutter cleaning or gutter guards. give the gutter pros at Gutter Boyz of Kentucky a call today for a FREE ESTIMATE at (270) 906-3055.

One of the most important installations that can be added to a home are gutters. Regardless if gutters are installed on a new home or an existing remodeling project they are much like police because they direct water flow to a safe area. This is a very important factor that gutters do provide with very helpful results. Without these safeguards serious problems could develop that could cause some lasting damage to any project. These damages will cost you money as well as hurting and degrading the appearance of any home. These damages can be prevented by adding gutters.

One of the main reasons for gutters is to collect water and divert the water away from the house. Notice the water that is coming off the roof of a house during a heavy rain event. In today’s architecture the steep roof designs of today especially need to have gutters to divert the water. One of the biggest problems a house without gutters is faced with is erosion. At the roof line of any house without gutters you will see where the water runoff begins to erode the soil away from the building. If gutters are not added to gather the water after a period of time this erosion will undermine the foundation of the house causing costly structural damage.

Another important factor of gutters diverting water is conserving the appearance and color of the house at that bottom of the walls. At the foot of each house without gutters no matter what type of exterior finish exists there will be a splashback that will cause your exterior to stain. This stain is very hard to remove especially is it is a masonry finish. The only true way to prevent these stains is to add gutters to catch and divert the water to catch basins and away from the house.

Gutters are very useful in many ways to help prevent damages and help with conservation. Again much of the same way that police divert people to safety, gutters provide the complete redirection of water to keep us from developing problems that could costly cause damage.

If you are in Western Kentucky, you can call Gutter Boyz of Kentucky for all of your gutter needs. Whether you need new gutters, gutter repairs, gutter cleaning or gutter guards, Gutter Boyz of Kentucky is a phone call away. Give us a call today for a FREE ESTIMATE at (270) 906-3066.

First, of all, what are gutter guards? Gutter guards prevent leaves, sticks, and other debris from collecting in your gutters by preventing those items from getting into your gutters while still allowing water to pass through.

At Gutter Boyz of Kentucky, our primary goal is to protect the integrity of your gutters so that your gutters can effectively and efficiently guide water away from the foundation of your home and maintain the integrity of your gutters (minimizing the need for repair or replacement). Gutter guards eliminate the hassle of frequently cleaning your gutters!

Are you considering having gutter guards installed, but aren’t totally convinced yet? Unless you live in an area with very little trees, and you get almost no debris in your gutters, we think gutter guards are a great addition to your gutters and home. Especially if you live in an area with a lot of trees and find that your gutters constantly get clogged, gutter guards can be a great solution. These gutter protection covers are systems designed to prevent clogging by keeping out debris without stopping the flow of water.

Some Benefits of Gutter Guards include:

As gutter experts here in Western Kentucky, Gutter Boyz of Kentucky, we are committed to only providing gutter guard systems we feel are some of the best options on the market. Gutter guards from Gutter Boyz of Kentucky:

• Adding value to your home
• Prevent home damage
• Keep out pests
• Decrease the risk of gutter fires

Need more information on gutter guards for your home or business? Give us a call at Gutter Boyz of Kentucky at (270) 906-3055 or CLICK HERE to contact us today!