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Ladder Stand Offs: DEMAND THEM!

When you hire a contractor to work on your roof or eavestrough, you expect them to use a ladder to climb up. Mr. Contractor, who weighs 225 lbs, shows up, extends his 28 foot ladder, places them against your eavestrough and begins the climb. By the time he gets to the top, he is now [...]

Ladder Stand Offs: DEMAND THEM!2017-03-20T16:20:13-04:00

Let the Professionals do it!

Let me be very clear on this! EAVESTROUGH IS NOT A DIY JOB! Some people think they can just go to their local Lowes or Home Depot and buy all their materials, go home and hang their own eavestrough. DIY gutters are usually plastic and come in standard 10 ft sections. Plastic gets brittle, especially [...]

Let the Professionals do it!2017-03-20T16:20:13-04:00

Hire Reputable Companys!

I love my work. Every day is different, you meet many new and nice people and sometimes you come across things that are unique and hilarious! I know in the roofing and eavestrough business that there are some rough characters and that a good number use illegal drugs and alcohol. My workers, to my knowledge, [...]

Hire Reputable Companys!2017-03-20T16:20:13-04:00

Flip up that Downpipe with Zip Hinge!

Each year I do around 500 to 600 estimates. Most homes are straight forward in regards to where a downpipe should go. Numerous homes, however, have a downpipe that needs to be placed near a side walk way, a back patio, or out onto a lawn where the homeowner wants to cut the grass. Every [...]

Flip up that Downpipe with Zip Hinge!2017-03-20T16:20:13-04:00

Downspout Disconnection from Storm Sewers

In the last month, I completed over 50 estimates on houses to replace their eavestroughs. More than half had their downpipes running into a pipe at the foundation of their homes that is directly connected to the city storm sewers. This system worked 30 to 50 years ago. However, with the housing boom and all [...]

Downspout Disconnection from Storm Sewers2017-03-20T16:20:13-04:00

Mitred Corners vs Pre-made Corners

When I have work done around my house, I always try and do my homework and hire professionals who specialize in their trade. The reason I hire professionals who specialize in their trade is that you generally get a quality job. When it comes to eavestrough, it is no different. There are very few eavestrough [...]

Mitred Corners vs Pre-made Corners2017-03-20T16:20:13-04:00

Ice Dams Revisited

I've written about Ice Dams before so I am not intending for this article to be a rehash of what I wrote previously. My other article "Oh No! It's an Ice Dam!" http://theeavestroughcompany.blogspot.ca/2013/02/oh-no-its-ice-dam.html was quite thorough in what causes Ice Dams and how to attempt to solve them. Every single winter I get people phoning me about [...]

Ice Dams Revisited2017-03-20T16:20:14-04:00

How to get a cheap eavestrough job (and guarantee sub-standard work)!

Here is an interesting ad I came across on Kijiji: Looking for someone to do the eavestrough at my house as cheap as possible. Sides of house are 38 in length 25 at rear and 10 in front. 1 downspout on each side of house. Need a rough estimate on what this will cost me. [...]

How to get a cheap eavestrough job (and guarantee sub-standard work)!2017-03-20T16:20:14-04:00

Home Depot Eavestrough and Siding

Home Depot....A name you can trust! Well, of course, we all shop there. It's a great store. In the last few years, the Home Depot and other big box stores like Lowes and Rona have begun to strongly promote their contractor service of eavestrough installation. Eavestrough, soffit, fascia, siding, even roofing.....they do it all. Earlier [...]

Home Depot Eavestrough and Siding2017-03-20T16:20:14-04:00

Guest Blog: Why Bad Workmanship Costs More Than You Think

    This post is a guest blog from Dan Leytham, owner and operator of Peak Roofing, a Hamilton roofing company.       As a roofing contractor, I have seen many issues arise from bad workmanship. In fact, just two months ago I came across this egregious example of incompetence!       Instead of [...]

Guest Blog: Why Bad Workmanship Costs More Than You Think2017-03-20T16:20:14-04:00
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