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Gutter Guards Prevent Winter Ice Dams

Are your gutters ready for winter?

Clogged gutters can wreak havoc on your home and roof in the winter. Spring isn’t the only time for thawing, snow actually melts and refreezes all winter long. As snow melts, it should be able to drain easily off your roof through the gutters and away from your home. When gutters and downspouts become clogged, the water becomes trapped and has no place to go. In the winter, this standing water is unlikely to quickly evaporate like it does in the summer months and will freeze.

Gutters are not meant to withstand the weight of accumulated debris and ice buildup. Too much weight can cause gutters to pull away from the house, distort, bend and in some cases, completely separate from the home.

Damage caused by winter ice dams

You also risk ice dams forming on your roof. Many of us have heard of ice dams, but it isn’t as common for people to know exactly what they are.

Ice dams form when the warm air from your house melts the bottom layer of snow build-up on the roof. The water will flow downwards, but in temperatures that are below freezing, it will re-freeze when it reaches the gutters or sooner. As ice builds-up along the roofline, it will eventually trap water and prevent it from properly flowing off the roof. When the water and ice have nowhere else to go, it will work it’s way up the roof and cause additional damage.

When water is working its way upward from an ice dam on a clogged gutter, most waterproofing practices will fail. Roof leaking in the winter is often caused by ice dams that have forced water under shingles and into the home.

Call Good to Go Gutters

Looking to avoid cleaning out your gutters every fall? Good to Go Gutters can install gutter guards to prevent leaves and debris from accumulating in your gutters.

Give us a call today to talk about how we can reduce the amount of fall maintenance you need to do every year.

The Right Gutter Seams for Your House

Using the right gutter seams is one of the best ways to protect your foundation, siding and home from rain and water damage. They properly direct water off the roof and away from areas where it could cause damage.

When you are considering what type of gutters you are going to install on your home, one important factor is the type of seam that is used to join the sections of gutter. Gutters with the least amount of seams are the least likely to develop leaks over time. If properly cared for, they should have a longer lifespan and require the least maintenance.

Types of gutter seams

There are three types of gutter seams and each impacts the effectiveness of the gutters.

Box Miter

A bot miter seam is a preformed corner that has 3 seams per corner. They are inexpensive and don’t require any skilled labor to install. Unfortunately, they are prone to leaks and tend to accumulate debris more quickly than other types of seams.

Strip Miter

A strip miter seam is a corner seam sealed with a thinner strip of aluminum material. This creates two seams per corner held together by a separate thinner strip of aluminum material. Strip miter seams are also less expensive to produce. Strip miters are often the best options for homes.

Custom Hand Mitered Gutter Seams

Skilled gutter installers often create custom hand mitered seams. These seams have only one seam per corner, creating a tighter, stronger fit that has a longer lifespan than the other two options. However, custom seams are the most expensive option and are rarely worth the extra expense.

Good to Go Gutters is committed to top quality work that will last. We only installs gutters with custom hand mitered seams. Each of our installers knows how to create custom-fit gutters with one seam per corner. Before we leave any job, we make sure the gutters we install work and will keep working for years.

Gonyea Homes and Good to Go Gutters

Gonyea Homes & Remodeling

Founded in 1987, Gonyea has worked in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro to be a leading custom home builder. They offer a custom home design and build experience while focusing on craftsmanship, high-quality service, and unique design.

Gonyea specializes in creating homes with unique architectural significance. They began including whimsical Tudor elements on Twin Cities homes with high roof pitches, peaks, elevations, and curb appeal.

Since their beginning, they have “never believed in the ordinary.”

Gonyea Homes & Remodeling Communities

Gonyea Homes & Remodeling is currently building in the following neighborhoods in Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area:

Creekside Hills, Plymouth, MN
The Cov, Minnetrista, MN
Foxwood, Chanhassen, MN
Hamilton Century Farm, Independence, MN
Lakeview, Orono, MM
Minnetonka Country Club, Shorewood, MN
Rapp Farm, North Oaks, MN
Red Forest Way, North Oaks, MN
Twenty-One Oaks, Woodbury, MN
Villas at Excelsior Village, Excelsior, MN
Villas at Groveland, Minnetonka, MN
The Woods on Halstead’s Bay, Minnetrista, MN
Woods at Rush Creek, Maple Grove, MN

Gonyea Homes process

Gonyea uses a streamlined approach from design to closing. They strive for open communication, use the best materials and design everything the way their customer wants it.

They believe they have an unmatched building process in new home construction and work to achieve deadlines and execute every detail of a new house.

Gonyea Homes and Good to Go Gutters

No matter how unique the home, Good to Go Gutters has the experience and skills to install custom gutters.

Good to Go Gutters uses only the highest quality materials and custom fits each gutter to your home. They work with reputable vendors and will install gutters and gutter guards that complement your home.

Give Good to Go Gutters a call today for a free quote and consultation.

Robert Thomas Homes Gutters

Robert Thomas Homes’ goal is to design and build excellent houses. They also try to build homes that are comfortable spaces for active families in any stage of life.

They have a range of home plans to accommodate different lifestyles, lot sizes, and budgets. Many of their home plans include extra features that are often considered upgrades by other builders. Plus, they also offer many add-ons.

They also use specialists in their Design Studio to work with each customer one-on-one to create homes that reflect their buyer personalities and tastes.

Industry recognition

Robert Thomas Homes has received industry recognition for their work. Since 2014, they have received the Reggie Award eleven times by BATC-Housing First Minnesota. They also received Builder of the Year in 2015 in recognition of their engagement, trade partner satisfaction, and community service.

Minneapolis/St. Paul area neighborhoods

Robert Thomas Homes is building in multiple communities in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Some of them include:

Creekside Hill, Plymouth
Enclave at Elm Creek, Plymouth
The Harvest, Chaska
Highcroft of Woodbury, Woodbury
Spirit of Brandtjen Farm, Lakeville
Tributary on Foster Lake, St. Michael

Choosing Good to Go Gutters for Robert Thomas Homes

Good to Go Gutters is a family-owned and operated business that has experience working with houses built by Robert Thomas Homes. We offer seamless gutters in a range of colors to complement your home.

We give on-site estimates to determine each home’s individual needs. After the estimate, we efficiently and quickly install the gutters, often in less than a day. We only do high-quality work. As a result, all of the homes we work on are protected from rain and water damage when we’re done.

Give us a call today to learn more about Good to Go Gutters, and the gutters we install on new homes.

Are Gutter Guards worth the money?

For many people, the idea of climbing up a latter and cleaning out their gutters is the last thing they want to do. Installing gutter screens or guards may be a solution for those that are looking to do less maintenance on their home.

Still, gutter screens are not a perfect solution, and homeowners should be aware of the benefits and drawbacks of installing gutter guards or screens before they commit to the extra cost.

What are gutter guards?

Gutter guards or gutter screens act as filters that block any debris from entering and blocking your gutters. The also prevent animals from making nests or homes in your gutters. Water is still able to flow through them, but they prevent or reduce clogged gutters caused by leaves and other debris. While they will prevent a lot of the larger debris from entering, smaller particles will still be able to enter the gutter.

Types of gutter guards or screens

There are different types of gutter screens and guards can be categorized as screens, inserts and reverse curves. The type that is best for your home will depend on a variety of factors including your location and the number of trees close to your home.

Are they worth it?

The cost of gutter screens or guards can vary widely, but many find it worth the price tag when they compare it to the cost of having their gutters professionally cleaned twice a year. For those that usually clean their gutter themselves, it’s often worth it to not have to scoop out all the junk that accumulates in open gutters.

While having gutter screens will reduce the amount of cleaning your gutters will need, it won’t eliminate it completely. Homeowners with gutter screens will still need to clean their gutters. However, they will require less cleaning, and it will be easier.

Good to Go Gutters

Still not sure if you need gutter screens? Give Good to Go Gutters a call today. We can come out and look at your new home and help you decide if they will be a worthwhile investment for your property.

What will seamless gutters do to protect my home?

Once you’ve decided to install gutters on your new home, the next decision to make is whether to install seamed or seamless gutters.

Choosing the right type of gutter system

Sectional gutters or gutters with seams are appealing because they are less expensive and easier to install. They are often a DIY project that even a novice homeowner can handle.

On the other hand, seamless gutters require special tools to be cut correctly and should be installed by professionals. While they are more expensive, there are benefits to seamless gutters that make them worth the cost.

Benefits of seamless gutters

Here are the top five benefits of installing seamless gutters.

1. Seamless gutters fit perfectly – every time. Seamless gutters are custom cut to fit each home. Homeowners are guaranteed a perfect fit. When gutters fit well, they work well. A system that is cut to fit your home will give you the performance you need as water and rain is directed away from your siding and foundation.

2. Seamless gutters require less maintenance. Seamless gutters have fewer joints that can accumulate and trap debris. They are also less appealing to animals that are looking to build a home in your gutters. This all leads to less maintenance and time spent cleaning your gutter system.

3. Seamless gutters will have fewer clogs and backups. The more joints and seams in a gutter system, the more prone it will be to clogs. When those backups become too large, water won’t be able to flush it out and will cause damaging backups.

4. Seamless gutters are less likely to leak over their lifespan. Any place in a gutter where there is a joint will be prone to leaks. Those joints will expand and contract over time and holes and rust can form. Seamless gutters only have joints at the corners and are therefore less likely to leak and rust.

5. Seamless gutters offer curb appeal and beauty. Many people find that seamless gutters look better on their home than other options. They also come in a range of colors to complement your home.

Why Do I Need Gutters on My New Home?

Rain gutters tend to be the last thing on people’s minds when they are building a new home. Most of the time, you don’t even notice gutters – until you have a problem. Then they are invaluable for protecting your house from water and rain damage.

If you haven’t thought about installing gutters on your new home build, it’s probably time to start considering them.

Everyone hopes they won’t have rain and water issues with a new house, but even new builds can become susceptible over time.

Installing gutters is the best way to protect your home and mitigate any damage before it happens.

If your still not sure, here’s what you need to know when deciding if you should install gutters.

Why are gutters on your new home important?

In addition to protecting the structure of your home, rain gutters also prevent erosion and protect the landscaping around your home. Without gutters, rainwater will flow off the roof and into your flowerbeds each time it rains, causing erosion and damaging plants.

Soil erosion can cause serious problems over time. If left unaddressed for too long, it can cause the foundation to settle, leading to uneven floors and cracked walls and chimneys.

Gutters can also reduce basement flooding and protect siding. They may seem like something that can be put off for a while. In reality, gutters are a quick install that can go a long way in preserving your new home.

Gutter Maintenance

Once your gutters are installed, it is important to maintain them so they function properly. That means keeping the gutters and downspouts clear of leaves and debris. The rule of thumb is to clean gutters twice a year, but more may be required if you have trees hanging over your house.

If there is any concern about cleaning the gutters safely, it is better to hire a professional. Another option is to install gutter guards right away to remove any chance of debris entering the gutters in the first place.

Call Good To Go Gutters

Good to Go Gutters is a trusted contractor in the south metro that specializes in quick gutter installation on new homes. Give us a call today for a free quote.

13 Questions to Ask Before Installing Gutters

At Good to Go Gutters, we believe asking the right questions and having the information you need is the best way for you as a customer to make the right decision about the gutters that are installed on you home.

Gutters might seem simple, but there are more to them than what you can see from the curb. There are various styles, materials and other options available that will help determine the best gutters for your home.

Ask the right questions

Here are 13 questions to ask your gutter installer to be sure you get the right gutters.

Are your gutters “seamless”?
What types of seams do you use on gutter corners?
How do you fasten the gutters to homes? Do you use nails or screws?
Do you install aluminum or galvanized gutters?
What types of styles are available?
Will the gutters be installed by professional installers?
How long do you estimate this job will take?
Are your workers job-insured?
Will I be able to identify your workers and vehicles?
Who will be responsible for clean-up of the job site?
Does your company have any registered complaints with the BBB?
Do you offer gutter screens?
What type of satisfaction guarantee does your company offer?

With this list of questions, you should be able to find a qualified and skilled contractor to install gutters on your new homes.

Choosing Good to Go Gutters

We pride ourselves on offering top quality gutters set by a crew of installers we trust. We are based in the south metro area and are a family-owned and operated company.

Good to Go Gutters offers free quotes, and we are always happy to answer any questions our customers have.

Adding Gutters to M/I Homes

Building a new home with M/I Homes? Let Good to Go Gutters protect your home from rain and water damage. We specialize in installing gutters on new homes and offer a quick turn around time.

Melvin and Irving Schottenstein founded M/I Homes in Columbus, Ohio. The two cousins started the company after developing countless apartments and one of Central Ohio’s first golf course communities.

Throughout the 1980’s they expanded to Florida, North Carolina and Indiana. In 1993 they became a public company, and a year later they hit the milestone of closing on 10,000 homes.

Since then, Irving Schottenstein’s son, Robert has taken the lead of the company.

They have built over 100,000 homes since 1976, and that number continues to grow every year.

Mission and Standards

M/I Homes strives to put their customers first and offer quality service. Their co-founder Irving Schottenstein is quoted as saying “Always remember to treat our customers right.”

To that end, M/I Homes uses their Whole Home Building Standards to ensure that each of the homes they build is energy efficient and has a lower cost to own and operate. Their goal is to make sure every aspect of the homes they build are built to last.

M/I Homes Neighborhoods

M/I Homes is currently building homes in multiple neighborhoods throughout the Twin Cities metro area. In the south metro they are building in the following neighborhoods:

Haven Ridge: Single Family homes in Prior Lake
Avonlea Villas: Single Family Homes in Lakeville
North Creek: Single Family Homes in Farmington

Good to Go Gutters

Good to Go Gutters has experience installing quality gutters on M/I Homes. We offer a quick turn around time. Our experienced team can install gutters on a home quickly and efficiently.

Give us a call today to set up a free consultation and receive a quote.

Finding the Gutter Color That’s Right For Your House

When Good to Go Gutters installs gutters on a new home, we make our customers satisfaction our top priority – especially when it comes to choosing the right gutter color. We want you to look at your house and see exactly what you envisioned when you started the building process.

That means we only use top-quality gutters that will last for years and years. It also means we offer a large range of color choices to make sure the gutters we install add to the style of your home. We are willing to go the extra mile to find gutters that are the right match for your home so you love the finished look.

Our Suppliers

We work with a number of suppliers to ensure that we have the right selection of gutter colors for each home. In the past, we’ve worked with the following suppliers:

Why color matters

Of course, a gutter’s primary function is directing water and rain away from your house to prevent damage. But it’s almost equally important that the gutters used don’t detract from the look and feel of the house.

When the wrong color is chosen, it can throw off the character of the entire house. With our suppliers, we can help you choose gutters that either complement or contrast with the color of your home, depending on your preference.

Why choose seamless gutters

At Good to Go Gutters, we only install seamless gutters because we believe they are the best choice for protecting homes. Seamless gutters have significantly fewer joints then sectional gutters. Fewer joints mean less chance of rust, leaks, and backups. They also require less maintenance.

Protect your home with gutters that add to its beauty. At Good to Go Gutters, we’ll work with you to select a gutter color that is just right, and then install them so you can get back to enjoying your new home.