Wednesday, March 28, 2012

How Important is Siding?

Some may think that siding provides nothing more than decor for the exterior of a home; that it serves no other purpose than to make the outside pretty. Those people are absolutely wrong. Siding is an important part of the home, and it's probably more important than you think it is.

Siding is a protective layer that defends your home from the elements, such as rain, snow, hail, items blown by the wind, and more. It also prevents insects and other pests from gaining access to your home. There are many different types of siding, each with their own pros and cons, ranging from the type of material they use to how much they cost to purchase and install. But all serve that all-important job of acting as your home's exterior armor.

Delta Construction has been installing siding in the Twin Cities region for years. If you're interested in what we can do for your home, give us a call today at (651) 797-3672. You can also complete a free siding quote request on our website.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Gutter Cleaning Tips

Gutters are an important part of your home. They collect the water runoff from the roof, and keep that water from seeping into the ground near the foundation of your home, which can affect the foundation negatively.

Wear a pair of good work gloves. You'll be putting your hands in potentially dirty gutters, so wearing gloves is one way to keep them clean. You'll also minimize the risk of cutting yourself on a sharp gutter edge by wearing gloves.

Lean your ladder against a solid, stable surface. Be sure the surface you lean the ladder against is also flat. Don't try to prop your ladder against a nearby tree or anything else potentially unstable.

Get a gutter scoop. This scoop, akin to a small shovel, keeps you from having to remove gutter garbage by hand.

Run the hose through the gutter. Before you pack up your supplies and call the job complete, it's a good idea to run a hose through your gutters and test them out. If you notice some flooding, you have some more work to do to get your gutters back in shape.

Do you need a new gutter installation, or perhaps some of your gutter system repaired? Delta Construction specializes in gutters. Give us a call today at (651) 797-3672.