Q: I’m re-roofing my barn with metal roofing. I was thinking of extending the roof 18 inches past the walls so dripping water falls farther away from the barn. Right now I’ve got gutters, and I’m ...

Rain gutters are one of the best investments a homeowner can make. Not only do they help prevent excess settling near the foundation by directing rainwater away from the structure, but they also help ...

In order for your roof to properly function and keep the structure of your home safe it is vital to keep your gutters and downspouts free of built up debris. Clear downspouts prevent water from ...

Do those plastic downspout splashblocks tend to wander away from the foundation of your house, allowing water to seep into the basement? To prevent this, drill two holes through the hefty corners of ...

Overflowing water is the most easily observed. Walk outside in heavy rain and observe whether the roof runoff is getting to the vertical conductor pipes and being channeled away from the foundation.

You should check your basement when you’re done reading this. And later, check it again. You might find a surprise. Because, conditions are conspiring against your basement. Take a few days of steady ...

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