Solutions to Ice Dams: From Prevention To Recovery

Combat Ice Dams! Address Roof Leaks And Thin Insulation Before Winter Weather Strikes.

When you are planning for your home’s winter readiness, check your roof from the inside looking for cracks, gaps, and joints. Seal all gaps and check for air and water leakage. When your insulation is thin, bringing it up to the latest code can make a tremendous difference in the heating and cooling efficiency of your home. The less heat emitted through the attic to the snow and ice on the roof, the less your chances of developing ice dams that can cause real damage to your roof.

Final Ice Dam Prevention Solutions Include Improving Ventilation And Installing a Waterproof Membrane.

Once your attic is air insulated, then improving ventilation makes a difference. The goal is to keep the air properly flowing through the home and minimizing inefficiency and heat loss through the roof. Think of it like walking in cold weather without the right hat to keep your body heat regulated. Installing a waterproof membrane is typically done when installing a new roof and can be a costly solution. Once you are at the point where you roof needs a waterproof membrane, you likely need a new roof. The waterproof layer minimizes leaks and maximizes the life of your roof.

When You’ve Got Ice Dams And Need Recovery, Handle It Layer By Layer.

The first step is knocking off excess snow to get to the ice dam. Whenever you are doing any work on your roof, be sure to take extensive safety precautions. This is especially critical in suboptimal weather conditions. Chiseling away the ice dam also requires attentive care, so as not to do any further damage to the roof. Once the ice dam is removed, salt or other chemical melting agents may be applied to halt the problem until the weather clears enough to solve the root problem.

Contact Us For A Free Storm Damage Recovery Estimate.

The Anatomy of Ice Dams

How Much Does a Seamless Gutter Cost?

Thinking about seamless gutters?

For a stronger product and an elegant aesthetic, seamless gutters perform for years to come.

The big questions always come first.

When it’s time to install seamless gutters for your home, the first few questions we tend to receive are:

  • What do I need?
  • How much is it going to cost?
  • When can you get started?

 

Good and bad contractors can give you answers.

The kind of estimate you get for a seamless gutter cost will vary from contractor to contractor. You need to know what is included in the estimate and how the contractor arrived at that number. The base cost of the gutter may not include the work, or may only include part of the job. On-site estimates give you an opportunity to ask about the installation process, warranties, and guarantees of work.

Here’s how we work:

When we come to the job site for an estimate, we follow the “Rule of 4P’s.”

  1. Problems – What is your specific situation?
  2. Products – What is needed to solve the problem?
  3. People – Who are the right people to install or repair this?
  4. Price is then determined based on the first 3 questions.

Every job is priced on a case-by-case basis. Your seamless gutter cost is calculated from exactly what you need and what it’ll take to complete the install properly.

Our base rates give you choices in how much seamless gutters cost.

Your budget factors into our estimate for seamless gutters. Our base rates for each component give you options for your job, which we present in our estimate. You also have choices in the color options for seamless gutters designed to complement the overall aesthetic of your home. Our estimates empower you to find a seamless gutter solution and a contractor that is the perfect fit.

Better Technology Means Better Half Round Gutters for You

Half round gutters match the traditional aesthetic and modern functionality of your home.

Harken back to a bygone era with the warmth of half round gutters. To restore a home or building to its original aesthetic means caring for every detail. Valley Roofing & Exteriors brings modern installation to a traditional product to give you greater product reliability in the look you want. Preserve the style of your home with added function and longevity in your modern half-round gutters.

New technology offers seamless half round gutters to greatly improve performance.

In the past, half round gutters were installed with seams to bind the pieces together. The many seams proved the weakest part of the gutter systems and were often the cause for replacing a gutter system. Today we have the equipment to do the job seamlessly, which dramatically increases the strength of your half round gutter system. The modern day solution looks the same, but performs much better than the original. The more seams you have, the more chance of something going wrong. Now you only have seams at the corners, which eliminates a gutter being pieced together and reduces your chance of leaks.

A variety of colors help you perfectly enhance your home.

Half round gutters are offered in a large selection of colors to keep the traditional look of the home. Add to the aesthetic of your home with the right color of your half round gutter system. Valley Roofing & Exteriors has style experts to help you find the perfect fit.

Sick of Clogged Gutters? We’ve Got the Perfect Gutter Guard Solution!

What’s not to love about the protection your gutters provide?

Gutters protect your home from leaks, provide pathways for precipitation and eliminate drips. The gutters that run the perimeter of your home serve multiple purposes, all designed for your comfort and protection. But what protects them? Proper installation goes a long way to keep snow and ice from causing sagging and structural damage. Regular cleaning keeps your gutters functioning at optimal water flow. However, cleaning out your gutters is likely not the most pleasant task and may not get done often enough. The solution is simple – restrict the debris from getting into the gutters in the first place with Leaf Relief Gutter Guards.

Leave the fun of gutter cleaning behind.

Getting up on your roof isn’t something you typically look forward to doing. Heights aside, the gunk that you find in your gutters is on its way to fine compost at best, and may contain live snakes or rodents at worst. The best way to eliminate the potential of a nasty surprise is to keep the debris and wildlife out to begin with. Leaf Relief Gutter Guards provide a barrier that lets water in and keeps everything else out. As leaves and tree debris falls on your gutters protected with gutter guards, they don’t have a chance to nest down in the gutter.

Stay clean and clear with Leaf Relief Gutter Guards’s 10-year warranty with proper installation.

No clog, no-overflow due to internal debris is the Leaf Relief promise. With proper installation, your gutter guards are manufacturer warrantied for 10 years. Valley Roofing & Exteriors also guarantees workmanship for 5 years, to add to your peace of mind. Not only do you get to give up the dirty task of cleaning your gutters, but they function well and protect your home for years to come.

Snow guards in the Harrisonburg area

Did you have snow hanging out over your gutters like this during the recent snow in the Harrisonburg, Staunton and Waynesboro area?  If so you should consider a snow retention system or snow guards to protect your guttering and shrubs from getting damaged!  Call us today for a free estimate!  (540)8202705

Leaf Relief Gutter Guard Install In Staunton!

20141021_142401Keep those leaves out of your gutters for good!

We installed this leaf relief gutter guard system for a home in Staunton, Va. We even got a little rain soon after lunch and got a chance to observe the gutter guard in action. It was quite a feeling of accomplishment  to watch the water pour through the gutter guard and filtering out the leaves and other debris from the roof.

10 year clog-free leaf relief gutter guard warranty!

With the limited ten year clog free warranty these homeowners will be protected for years to come! After installing the gutter guard I was also able to help the homeowners install a swinging bird feeder before we had to pack it up for the day. Had a great time working for the homeowners on the project and look forward to working on any other Staunton Va area gutter guard and roofing projects!

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Seamless Aluminum Gutter Install In Harrisonburg, Va

5 Inch Seamless Aluminum Gutters

     5 Inch Seamless Gutter Install

Installed 5 Inch Aluminum with 2×3 downspouts

Gutter Guards Save The Day