Gutter systems, even properly installed ones, won’t last forever. This doesn’t mean you have to replace yours frequently, but letting them continue to hang when they’re no longer serviceable is a disaster waiting to happen. On the other hand, buying new gutters and downspouts prematurely is a huge waste of time, energy and money. 

It’s never easy having your whole gutter system freeze over. This is usually caused by water backing up on the roof, and the weight of the ice can make your gutters sag and even cause them to come down completely. While it may seem like frozen gutters and downspouts are unavoidable during the winter season, [...]