Gutters are important to the health of your home. They protect your home’s walls, foundation and roof by controlling the flow of rainwater and snow runoff and directing it away from your home. If this system becomes blocked or clogged these important features of your home may suffer serious damage. A clogged or damaged gutter system may fail to guide this drainage away from the home efficiently, leading to spilling or pooling of runoff ending in possible structural damage to your home.

For this reason, it is important to clear your gutters of any debris or mud several times a year. Often, people only think about cleaning their gutters after fall when leaves and debris are at their highest, or in the springtime when the rains can be heaviest. There are many benefits to clearing your gutters during the winter as well due to the cold temperatures and the inclement weather which may produce snow and ice. If your home’s gutters are clogged during the winter, the water that is trapped in that clog or obstructed by debris and mud can freeze, possibly damaging the gutter system and even your home. Therefore, making sure your gutters are clean of all debris and clogs during the winter should be a top priority.

Winter Gutter Cleaning?

Tending to gutters in the cold winter months may sound like a daunting task, however, it is perhaps the most important time for a gutter system to function optimally. During the early winter months, there may still be leaves, nuts and other debris falling from the trees. As winter sets in, this detritus can begin to clog the gutter system. These clogs can trap the accumulation of snow on the roof of your home, possibly damaging shingles or the integrity of your roof. Additionally, clogs and obstructions trap moisture in the corners and junctions of your home’s gutter system. As the temperatures drop, this water will freeze and the resulting ice will expand in these corners and junctions. This expansion may stress these sensitive areas causing breakages or leaks in your system. These leaks can create considerable damage to the walls of your home as water is no longer diverted away. This can even lead to problems with flooding and even damage to the foundation of your home.

It is also important to make sure that there are no problems with your gutter system heading into spring. With proper winter maintenance, the heavy showers typical of spring won’t present a major threat to your system. Clean gutters also detract pests and vermin from making themselves at home as the weather warms up. Making sure your gutter system is working at its best is the best way to reduce the risk of water damage and protect your home.

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Cleaning your gutters in the cold is no fun or simple chore. Snow and ice can make a difficult and possibly dangerous job even more slippery. The cold weather can also affect the health of your shingles, making them more brittle and easy to damage. Why put yourself or your house at risk when you can call the professionals at Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning to take care of your gutters for you? Our certified professionals will not just clear your gutters of any debris and mud, they will also inspect your system for cracks and leaks. With Ned Stevens, you can be sure your home will be protected through the unpredictability of the winter season.

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During the frigid months of winter, many homes see the development of ice dams on their roofs. This phenomenon occurs when snowmelt freezes as it reaches the eaves, which are generally colder than the rest of the roof, resulting in a solid mass of heavy ice combined with whatever debris was carried down the roof. 

Problems Caused by Ice Dams

The weight of this accumulated ice can be extremely damaging to roof and gutter systems, causing gutters to buckle, sag and pull away from the house. Another danger is the damage an ice dam can cause to roofing materials as ice pushes up under shingles, trapping water against the roof’s surface. This dammed water can then penetrate the decking and underlayment, leading to interior water damage and wood rot.

How Helmet Heat® Stops Ice Dams

While a lack of attic insulation, poor ventilation in the attic or a combination of the two are typically at the root of ice damming, Gutter Helmet has developed a solution that can help head off this problem: a heated gutter system known as Helmet Heat®. This system is installed inside Gutter Helmet gutter covers to prevent ice dams and frozen gutters through the use of self-regulating heat. Read on to learn some of the advantages Helmet Heat offers over other roof heating cable systems.

• Helmet Heat requires 50% less cable than traditional exposed wire systems.
• Helmet Heat automatically adjusts to the outside temperature, so it never needs to be turned off or on.
• Helmet Heat cables cannot overheat, making them a much safer and more efficient solution than other heating cables.
• Helmet Heat is invisible, as Gutter Helmet’s patented brackets are specifically designed to carry and conceal the Helmet Heat cable, so there are no exposed wires or clips to detract from your home’s exterior aesthetics.

Together, Gutter Helmet gutter covers and the Helmet Heat de-icing system are the best options available for protecting your roof against damage caused by harsh winter weather

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Gutter Helmet is engineered to withstand the heaviest snowfalls, while the self-regulating Helmet Heat heated gutter cap quietly prevents frozen gutters and the formation of ice dams. For a free quote on what it takes to have this dynamic duo installed on your home, contact

Gutter Helmet today at (800) 824-3772.

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If you have a traditional carport, you probably already know the benefits: keeping the elements off your car while providing an additional area of shelter on and around your home. But have you thought about making your carport into a solar carport? Adding a solar canopy to your structure can not only protect your car, but also reap some serious energy benefits in the process.

If you’ve been thinking about a solar carport for a while, you’re not alone. Many residents are taking advantage of a variety of solar carport benefits in Oklahoma City, OK, thanks to increased utility costs.

What are solar carports?

If you already have a carport, you might be surprised to hear that solar carports are different from adding panels to your preexisting structure. When you install an entirely new solar carport, you are installing a full ground mount solar system to power your home, rather than adding a few panels on top of your existing carport for a little energy savings.

The benefit of this is that you can add the utility of a ground mount, specifically angled to take advantage of the sun, while not requiring additional land space for a ground mount. This is more efficient for your home’s use of space.

Benefits of solar carports

If you’ve been considering a solar carport for your home, there are some major benefits to consider:

• Keep your cars cooler: Obviously, when you park your car underneath a carport, you’re shielding it from the elements—and that includes keeping it cooler during the long, hot Oklahoma summers.
• Keep your utility bills low: With increasing energy costs comes a lot of frustration. It’s hard to keep your home warm (or cool) during extreme temperatures. Adding a solar carport canopy can help you work with your utility bills. Whatever money you save here can be applied to something more fun—like ice cream or hot cocoa, depending on the season!
• Environmentally friendly: Anytime you look at the news, it’s clear that there’s a problem with climate change and energy consumption. With all the above benefits, it just makes sense to rely on a natural source of energy so that you’re doing your part to keep everything green.

If you’re interested in what a solar carport can do for you, be sure to talk to the pros at L & S Seamless Guttering! We have decades of fabrication experience that we can put to work for you.

Discover additional solar carport benefits in Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City comes with a lot of inclement weather, which is why so many of our customers have decided to get a solar carport. Not only will you keep the water, hail and snow off your patio and car, but you’ll keep your foundation as dry as possible. Let L & S Seamless Guttering make sure the water stays where it belongs—off your car and off your slab or foundation—when you work with us. Call us today to get a quote to protect your home and vehicles.

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Leaves in your gutters are a nuisance but ice is worse! For homeowners who live in regions that consistently see cold temperatures and heavy snowfall throughout the winter months, Gutter Helmet has developed a cutting-edge heated gutter cap called Helmet Heat®.

What Is Helmet Heat®?

Helmet Heat is a heated cable system that protects your home from the elements all winter long by keeping the roof, gutters and downspouts free of dangerous frost, ice and heavy loads of snow, all of which most buildings aren’t designed to handle. The Helmet Heat system from Gutter Helmet can greatly reduce damage to your home and property from harsh winter weather, while also protecting the structural integrity of your roof.

How Helmet Heat® Works

A Helmet Heat cable contains an irradiated conductive core, which means the material inside the cable increases its heat output as the temperature drops and correspondingly decreases its output when the temperature rises again. This process occurs at every point along the length of the cable, which means Helmet Heat is always working and never needs to be turned off or on. This self-regulating feature allows Helmet Heat to adjust the amount of heat it puts out, which means electricity is only used when and where needed. Self-regulation allows for safe and energy-efficient operation, and also enables homeowners to overlap Helmet Heat cables if necessary without creating burnout or hot spots.

The Benefits Helmet Heat® Can Bring to Your Home

Helmet Heat is available for homes which have a Gutter Helmet gutter protection system. Once Helmet Heat is installed on your home, you’ll be able to start enjoying a number of benefits, including:

• A reduction in the buildup of ice along the edge of the roof
• Snow- & ice-free gutters
• Easy drainage of melted ice into gutters & downspouts
• The prevention of ice & snow damage to roof structures
• Significant energy savings due to the self-regulating heating system

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Gutter Helmet pairs perfectly with the installation of Helmet Heat because the cable is hidden beneath the Gutter Helmet gutter cover. To find out more about Helmet Heat heated gutter systems or to schedule a free estimate with a dealer in your area, give Gutter Helmet a call today at (800) 824-3772.

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As experts in gutter guard installation, our team here at Gutter Helmet loves sharing our knowledge with our valued customers around the country. We’ve been in the gutter cover business for almost 40 years, and it should come as no surprise that we know a high-quality rain gutter system when we see it! 

The Benefits of Seamless Gutters

Having the best gutter system involves more than using the right gutter protection products; the gutters themselves also need to be of the best quality. The benefits of seamless gutters can’t be beat which is why every year, we help countless homeowners choose the best seamless rain gutters for their home. These benefits include the following:

• Leakproof performance. Seamless gutters offer one big advantage over standard gutters, which is that their seam-free construction means there are no leaks! Sectional gutter systems, on the other hand, snap together in sections, resulting in seams from which leaks can potentially occur.

• Exact sizing. For a custom-crafted fit, seamless gutters are the way to go. They are extruded on-site to the exact lengths needed using a special machine, which ensures a perfect fit. Seamless gutters blend perfectly with a home’s soffit and fascia, unlike low-grade gutters that often look awkward and out-of-place because it’s harder to integrate them with the home’s structure.

• Exceptional durability. Seamless gutters made from heavy-gauge aluminum result in a product that offers maximum durability and strength.

• Plenty of variety. Seamless gutters are available in a wide variety of colors, which makes matching trim and house colors a piece of cake!

While seamless gutters are initially the more expensive option due to the cost of materials and installation, in the long run, you’ll be amply compensated for your investment. This is because there will be less damage to your home, which means you’ll be able to save on repairs and avoid a premature replacement.

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Like seamless gutters, Gutter Helmet® gutter covers are another wise investment that can save you thousands in maintenance and repair costs over a lifetime. To learn more about gutter guard installation and the different types of gutter systems, contact Gutter Helmet today at (800) 824-3772.

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