How Gutters Work 

A top-down view of a house roof with gray shingles and dirty, clogged gutters. The brick exterior wall and a window are partially visible, along with a textured concrete patio—highlighting the importance of proper home drainage.

Gutters are one of those home features that most of us take for granted. They go up and magically collect water from the sky. But, what are the logistics? How do gutters work? Read on to learn about gutter function basics. How Do Gutters Work? Here is a brief overview of how gutters work: Why … Read more

Overflowing Gutters – Causes, Treatment and Prevention Steps

Heavy rain falls on a house, with water from overflowing gutters spilling off the roof—a common issue when gutter causes aren’t addressed. The siding and part of the porch are visible, while blurred trees fill the background.

Do your gutters constantly overflow? Do you feel like you have to clean your gutters every month to keep them from clogging? This is a common problem for homes with older gutters, but the good news is, you can fix it! Read on to learn the causes of overflowing gutters and how to fix/prevent them. … Read more

What Happens If You Don’t Clean out Your Gutters?

An older man wearing glasses and a red vest stands on a ladder, performing gutter cleaning on a house roof. Fallen leaves are scattered on the ground and in the previously uncleaned gutters.

Gutter cleaning is one of those household chores that no one wants to do but everyone has to do. Whether you’re feeling a bit lazy or you’re just not ready to tackle that project, you may consider skipping it altogether. What happens if you don’t clean out your gutters? It can’t be that bad, right? … Read more

How Often Should Gutters Be Cleaned?

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To extend the life of your gutters and ensure their efficiency, you need to clean them a few times a year. The frequency will depend on several factors, such as the type of gutters you have and the type of trees around your property. Let’s take a look at how often gutters should be cleaned, … Read more

Which Gutter Guards Work Best?

A person wearing a green glove is performing gutter guard installation along the edge of a shingled roof in Michigan. The white mesh guard keeps debris out of the gutter, ensuring smooth water flow and protection.

Gutter guards can reduce gutter cleaning, improve the efficiency of your gutters, and extend the lifespan of the entire gutter system. Some styles do this better than others, so it’s important to invest in the right gutter guards. Let’s take a look at which gutter guards work best to help you plan for your home. … Read more

Will Gutters Add Value to My Home?

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Most homeowners add gutters to their home when they experience a need for them. Example: the backyard floods during rainstorms, and gutters can redirect the water elsewhere. With this in mind, you may consider guttering as an investment in your home. Will gutters add to your home value? If so, what kind of return on … Read more

Gutter Repairs

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When the gutter system stops working, water can spill over the gutters, landing on passers by and pooling at the foundation of your home or commercial building. This can cause damage to the structure, surrounding landscape, and allow water to infiltrate. Sargent Roofing can help restore your gutters and prevent further damage with reliable gutter … Read more

Gutter Installation

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Seamless gutters are rain gutters that are customized to your unique space installed in one continuous run and created by a specialized machine on-site. They can be created using a variety of durable materials, including galvalume, aluminum, and copper, so you are sure to be able to find the perfect solution for your space. Our … Read more

Gutter Guard Installation

A person wearing a green glove installs a white plastic gutter guard over a rain gutter attached to a shingled roof. Grass and trees are visible in the background.

Cleaning out the gutters multiple times a year, or paying someone else to do it, can be time consuming and expensive, especially if you have many trees on your property. Installing gutter guards can significantly decrease the frequency that gutter cleaning is needed, helping you save money in the long run. At Sargent Roofing, we … Read more

Gutter Cleaning

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When the gutters become clogged, the system is unable to effectively channel the water away from your home. As the gutters become clogged with leaves, twigs, and other debris, they become unable to move the water away from your home efficiently. If debris is allowed to continue to collect in the gutters season after season, … Read more