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A green and healthy landscape demands proper care and maintenance to keep it visually appealing. If you put off the necessary maintenance routine, your lawn can easily be overwhelmed by different threats such as pests and weeds. Neglecting to provide adequate water and nutrition can also gradually damage your lawn over time.

As a homeowner, it helps to understand the different threats against your lawn if it isn’t properly maintained. Gutter Helmet, a trusted gutter shield installer, explains some of the most common ones below.

Unhealthy Soil

Healthy soil goes a long way to keeping your lawn healthy. To avoid having poor soil, make sure to have your lawn aerated once a year to get more nutrients, water and air into the substrate. You may need to fix your soil by amending it with organic matter such as compost and mulch. It also helps to get your soil tested every few years to evaluate its condition and give you a better idea of how you can improve it.

Standing Water

This can be caused by several factors, but it’s most commonly due to the soil draining poorly as well as low spots in some areas of your lawn. As a gutter cap installer, we also understand that this can be caused by excess runoff from your gutter system. Make sure that your gutters and downspouts are aligned properly and draining safely away from your lawn. As for low areas, you can improve drainage and get rid of standing water by installing a French drain, which is a gravel-filled trench sloping down toward an exit point.  

Weeds 

If not properly managed, weeds can quickly affect the landscape. Not only will they look bad, they also threaten a lawn’s overall health because they steal nutrients from newly grown grass and crowd it out. To guarantee a healthy landscape, you should always be ready to deal with weeds. That means pulling them and/or investing in chemical weed control services to eliminate and protect your lawn against unwanted growth.

If you’re looking for the best gutter guards in the area, Gutter Helmet has you covered. Call us at (800) 824-3772 or fill out our online contact form to be connected to a dealer in your area.

It can be frustrating for some people during pollen season, especially those with allergies. However, aside from having allergy issues with pollen, you may also experience home maintenance problems. This is particularly true for homeowners with foam gutter guards. Since pollen is tiny and sticky, it can affect the performance of your gutter guards. 

What Are Foam Gutter Guards?

Other types of gutter guards sit on top of the gutter opening. Foam gutter guards, on the other hand, sit inside them. These gutter guards are made of flexible lengths of coarse polyether foam that allow water to pass through easily, but catch leaves, seeds, dirt and other debris. They are one of the easiest to install gutter guards, making them a popular choice among homeowners. 

However, most people who live in areas with plenty of sand, dust and dirt blowing around may not have foam gutter guards as their first choice. Debris may get caught inside the foam pieces and mix with water, which can give you a hard time cleaning. 

What Happens to Gutter Guards During Pollen Season?

The sticky nature of pollen makes it difficult to manage your gutters. When it comes to foam gutter guards, the water trickles through very small holes and into the gutter. During pollen season, however, those holes can become clogged. This prevents water from getting through into the gutters and causing water to likely spill down your home’s walls. Not only will you have to replace your gutter guard, but you may also have to deal with landscaping and siding issues. 

If you receive a lot of spring pollen in your area, be sure to add a gutter protection system that does not clog during the pollen season. For instance, you may consider a nose-forward, surface tension design. It doesn’t have tiny pores that may get clogged with pollen. Instead, water moves smoothly via surface tension and into a 3/8 inch gap, which is small enough to avoid debris accumulation. 

At Gutter Helmet® of Cookeville, we install top-quality gutter helmet systems that can do just that. To learn more about our exceptional gutter protection system, give us a call at (866) 985-9982, or fill out our online contact form to set an appointment. We proudly serve homeowners in Cookeville, TN.

Home improvement projects are often costly and time-consuming. But you don’t actually have to go at them alone. Take the easy, hands-free approach instead, and hire contractors based on the work you need done. Here are the types of contractors you should have in your contacts’ list.

1. Roofing Contractor

The roofing system is probably one of the biggest investments a homeowner can make. It keeps your home protected against the harsh elements, adds to its curb appeal, and contributes to its energy efficiency. Given its many roles, your roof should remain in tip-top shape – and this is where a reliable roofer comes into play. Having the company on speed-dial will prove especially useful if a storm passes through your area and your roof system requires emergency repair or restoration work.

2. Home Remodeling Contractor

It’s not enough that your home’s exterior looks good – its interiors should look attractive as well. Add a trusted local remodeling contractor in your contacts. If your home needs sprucing up, you’ll be able to schedule a design consultation quickly since the team is only a phone call away. 

3. Gutter Contractor

By catching and directing rainwater away, your gutters help keep your home safe against water exposure. But they won’t be able to do their job if they’re clogged by leaves, pine needles and other loose debris. You’ll need a trusted gutter cleaning professional like Gutter Helmet of Minnesota to keep your system clean and clog-free. With timely and efficient cleanup, you’re sure that your gutters will continue providing the reliable draining performance you’ve come to expect. But this isn’t the only service we can offer you.

You can also turn to Gutter Helmet® of Minnesota for high-quality gutter protection systems. Check out our Gutter Helmet covers, which feature a patented nose-forward design that allows only rainwater into the gutter system. Anything else, like leaves and other loose debris, is shed to fall harmlessly to the ground. 

Schedule a Consultation Today

When it comes to the highest quality gutter solutions, Gutter Helmet of Minnesota will definitely deliver. With our exceptional products and services, we’ll make sure your home stays sturdy and damage-free, no matter the weather. Call us today at (866) 984-6166, or fill out this contact form to request a quote. We proudly serve homeowners in Monticello, Minnesota and other areas in Wright County.

While there’s no way to avoid bad and unpredictable weather, that doesn’t mean it’s pointless to take precautions for your home. Adequate preparation is essential to keep your home safe even if it suffers significant weather damage. If you’re not sure where to start, you can always make sure that you have a well-maintained roof above your head and have gutter guards installed to rid yourself of any clogging issues. Here are more tips on how to prepare your home:

Have a Generator Installed

Be it strong winds or heavy rain, you’ll need electricity to run your essential appliances and HVAC system. In case the weather takes out the local power grid, a standby generator can be handy to have in times of crisis. You can choose to install it either in the basement or outside your home depending on the size. Different models are available for your preference and wattage needed, but most are fueled by liquid propane or natural gas. Even a portable generator can be useful if you only need to keep a few appliances and some lights running.

Inspect Your Home Thoroughly

This means you should check your home inside and out before each season to ensure everything is in order. Check your roof and gutters for any sign of potential nesting, and if you see overhanging branches over your roof, we recommend trimming them so that they won’t cause roof damage and affect nearby power lines. Check your windows and doors as well if they’re intact, and consider upgrading to wind-resistant garage doors and shutters to prevent projectiles from smashing into your home in case of extreme weather.

Clean and Manage Your Gutters

Your gutters are crucial in preventing water leaks into your home. To ensure that they work properly, they need to be cleaned and maintained regularly by trusted contractors. They can also inspect your gutters closely and see if the downspouts are positioned to take water away from your home and into the drain. Otherwise, the water runoff may end up puddling around your home’s base and saturate the foundation, landscaping, and walkways. 

When it comes to quality gutter guards, you can’t go wrong with Gutter Helmet® of Northern Minnesota! Call us at (866) 937-3508, or fill out our online contact form. We serve our customers in Minnesota, including Duluth and the neighboring areas.

Are you planning to renovate your home this summer? This can be a great way to improve your comfort and quality of life, and there are many home improvement projects that you can do to help you save time and money. If you are making improvements to your roof and gutter system, you’ll need to work with an expert in roofing and gutter guards so you can be sure that problems are resolved properly.

Some of the most popular home improvement projects that save time and money include:

Overdue Repairs & Replacements

Whether it’s a lighting fixture, appliance, siding or roofing, it’s good practice to replace old and inefficient components whenever possible. Light bulbs and fixtures need to be replaced right away if they’re not working properly, and if you have an outdated appliance, remember that it can consume more energy than necessary — which will increase your monthly utility bills. As for your siding and roof, if you see signs of damage and deterioration, they need to be inspected by a professional to determine their condition. A pro can make necessary repairs and may suggest a full replacement if it’s a more cost-effective option for your home.

Gutter Guards

While it’s necessary to clean your gutters regularly, this can be tiring and time-consuming, especially if you’re physically challenged or lacking the time for gutter maintenance. One way to solve this problem is to have a professional install a reliable gutter protection system to prevent debris accumulation in your gutters. This significantly reduces or even eliminates the need to clean them frequently and saves you time and money!

Solar Panels

Installing solar panels lets you harness the sun’s energy and turn it into electricity that your home can benefit from. This is also a great way to increase your home’s energy efficiency and reduce its dependency on the local power grid. Not only will you enjoy lower monthly utility bills, you’ll also reduce your environmental impact. You get to save time and energy while also helping the planet! 

If you want to install a reliable gutter topper on your gutter system, you can count on the products and services offered by Gutter Helmet! Call us at (800) 824-3772 or fill out our online contact form today and let’s get started!

Your gutters catch the rainwater coming down your roof, and it’s the downspouts’ job to drain and channel it safely away from your home. But if you want to get better results, you should consider adding downspout extensions.

1. Downspout extensions help prevent basement flooding. Unless there’s a rain barrel directly below it, the opening of your downspouts should not be positioned too close to your home. Otherwise, the rainwater coming out of them will end up pooling around the exterior, and if there’s a storm, the runoff may very well end up flooding your basement. Downspout extensions can help prevent this. By directing rainwater further away from your home, you can keep your home exterior-and your basement-clear of any possible water damage.

2. Downspout extensions help keep your home’s foundation intact. Without an extension, the rainwater running out of the downspouts can seep into your home’s foundation, creating cracks and other damage that may compromise it. But if there are downspout extensions to your gutter system, you’ll be able to avoid this problem easily, ensuring that your home will remain safe and structurally sound against significant water exposure.

3. Downspout extensions help maintain your landscaping. When runoff isn’t channeled a proper distance away from your home, it can end up accumulating on your lawn. This not only hampers its growth, but also creates muddy areas that detract from your landscape’s appearance. Standing water can wreak havoc on plants and flowerbeds, and when left unattended, it can cause the soil around your home to erode as well. Simply add downspout extensions to your gutter system, and this will no longer be much of a problem. 

Give Us a Call

Have you decided to add downspout extensions to your gutters? Just turn to Gutter Helmet® of Minnesota, and let us do the rest. We’ll help you choose the right downspout extension size and type for your system, and make sure the addition is installed properly and efficiently. If you want extra protection against water damage for your home, we also install exceptional Gutter Helmet gutter covers. With their patented nose-forward design, they help significantly with your gutters’ draining performance, ensuring it will always stay clean and clog-free for longer.

Schedule a consultation by calling us today at (866) 984-6166 or filling out this contact form. We proudly serve Monticello, MN, and the surrounding areas.

Raccoons, as with other critters, look for a safe place and a consistent food supply. As such, they may break into your home and make a den in your attic. They are not only a nuisance, but can also damage your home and create health risks. Depending on their weight, they may even break your gutters and downspouts while climbing to your roof.

Here are a few ways how you can keep raccoons off your downspouts. 

Trim Back Nearby Trees

If raccoons can get onto your gutters and downspouts, it’s likely because there are overhanging tree branches. Raccoons will climb the trees and use the branches to reach your gutters. To keep your property free of raccoons, make sure that the tree limbs are at least three feet away from the roof and keep shrubbery from growing near downspouts. You should also cover chimneys, vents or other openings along the walls or roof with metal mesh or fencing to eliminate the raccoons’ access points. 

Grease Your Downspouts

Raccoons have to hug your downspouts to climb them. For this reason, consider applying automotive grease or similar non-food grease to a 24-inch section of your downspout to cause them to slide downwards. For effectiveness, make sure the grease is applied to a high point on the downspout. This also prevents you from accidentally putting your hand on a greased downspout. 

Eliminate Food Sources

One of the things that attract raccoons to your property is food. If you have pets, you may tend to leave food and water outdoors for them. At night, however, be sure to bring them inside your home. Raccoons are nocturnal animals; come night, the smell of these items may attract them to your yard. Additionally, if you have a garden or fruit trees, you may want to block their access and pick up fallen fruits. 

Install Pest Guards

Many pest guards are designed to wrap around downspouts and trees. Some of these systems use nails, spikes or wires to poke raccoons should they try to climb over them. Pest guards can be spaced on the gutter spouts at one-inch intervals, which makes the surface impossible to climb. Keep in mind that the ideal pest guards create sharp points that protrude off of the surface by at least two inches. This prevents raccoons from using their legs to climb over the rough surface. 

Are you looking for the best rain gutter system? Turn to the experts at Gutter Helmet® of Cookeville! Our gutters contractors are more than glad to assist you with your project. Give us a call at (866) 985-9982, or fill out our online contact form to set an appointment. We proudly serve homeowners in Cookeville, TN.