Conifer Gutter Service

At Conifer Gutter Service, we do much more than just gutters. We care for all your basic exterior home needs, such as De-icing Heat cables, Leaf and needle guards, Metal & Tile Roof Snow Stops, and Retractable Awnings. With the best gutters and downspouts service, truly Conifer Gutter Service is Colorado's trusted home-exterior pros SINCE 1979. We offer free estimates, call us today for more information. Gutter maintenance and repair is one of the most neglected are of home care. Honestly, when was the last time you noticed your gutters? Most likely it was when you notice water pouring over the edge of the gutter instead of flowing down the downspout. Unfortunately, by the time you are ready to call us it is because there is already a problem. Instead of waiting for that day, let us help you avoid that situation! Gutters are really important for protecting your home from rain and water damage. A properly installed and maintained gutter channels water from the roof and into a downspout that then transports the water away from your house and foundation. If any aspect of your gutter system is not working bigger problems may be on the horizon including: Roof damage – If your gutters are full this can actually lead to having standing water on your roof. Standing water on your roof can lead to roof damage. If your roof is compromised the problem will just compound as water ends up under your shingles. Full heavy gutters – when gutters are blocked by dirt, leaves and debris the water fills the gutters instead of flowing down and away. The combination of debris and water makes the gutters very heavy. If the gutters are old, or were not attached properly, the result may be the gutters pulling away from your homes exterior. If that happens you could need not only new gutters but repair to your roof and trim. Moss and fungal growth – When gutters are full of water and debris, they are the perfect breeding ground for moss, algae and fungus. This growth will not limit itself to the gutter but instead will eventually start growing onto your roof and the sides of your home. This growth can cause issues with your siding or even damage your roof as it grows under your shingles. Foundation problems – When downspouts aren’t placed properly or secured properly water can end up flowing around your lower walls where they meet your foundation instead of away from your home. This water can eventually erode your walls or supersaturate the ground eventually ending up under your foundation. This can cause cracks in your foundation or compromise the stability of your home. Bugs! – Mosquitos love standing water. If you either have clogged gutters (allowing mosquitos to breed in the gutters themselves) or if the water is not routing away from your home properly, creating damp ground, you can look forward to plenty of bug bites! In addition, to mosquitos, termites, carpenter ant and beetles love wet wood. If your siding is wet because water is running down th   Read More