As spring weather is slowly approaching us in the upcoming months, it’s time to think about spring cleaning and maintenance! Something that is beneficial to the construction of every home are gutters. Every house should have properly installed and maintained gutters around their home. Having gutters installed around your home can result in several long- term benefits. […]

Any knowledgeable homeowner knows the purpose that gutters serve – to collect and distribute rain and other precipitation away from the home. But, how many homeowners know each component of a gutter system and its purpose? Knowing the purpose of each part of your gutters can help you coherently communicate with your local roofer when […]

Labor Day Weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, meaning autumn is right around the corner, and leaves will soon be falling from trees. While gutters are designed to collect precipitation, they are also annoyingly good at collecting leaves. Leaves and other falling debris will clog gutters, preventing them from functioning properly. Left untreated, clogged gutters […]

Gutters serve a very important purpose for homeowners in New England. They collect precipitation and direct it away from the house, preventing it from finding its way inside. Gutters prevent flooding in basements and ground level rooms, while also protecting the foundation of a home. Without gutters, water can make its way inside your home, […]

Burke Roofs had a very busy winter removing ice dams for consumers throughout the Greater Boston area. Aside from preventing ice dams, there are several important reasons why you should be sure to clean your gutters at least once a year. Here are just a few reasons: Water Damage Prevention First and foremost, making sure […]