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Are Your Gutters Doing Their Job?

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Quality gutters are a must on your home becasue without them your home could be susceptible to water damage. It's your gutters job to guide water from rain and snow on your roof away from your home. Did you know that our Lake of the Ozarks roofing company does more than just roofs? Roofs and gutters go hand in hand and that's why we offer gutter installation at the Lake of the Ozarks too! Read on the find out why gutters are so important! Importance of Gutters The purpose of gutters is to keep water away from your house to avoid water damage. A properly installed and maintained gutter system will channel water on your roof down and away from the base of your house. This prevents it from pooling up next to your house where its likely to find its way inside the foundation. In addition to protecting your foundation, gutter systems also protect your roof. How Gutters Relate to Your Roof In addition to protecting your foundation, gutter systems also protect your roof. Exc...

The 411 on Gutters

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Does your home need gutters? Unless you live in a climate that doesn't see any rain or snow, the answer is yes. In today's blog, your Lake of the Ozarks roofer discusses the importance of gutters and how to keep them maintained.  Importance of Gutters The purpose of gutters is to keep water away from your house to avoid water damage. A properly installed and maintained gutter system will channel water on your roof down and away from the base of your house. This prevents it from pooling up next to your house where its likely to find its way inside the foundation. In addition to protecting your foundation, gutter systems also protect your roof. How Gutters Relate to Your Roof   In addition to protecting your foundation, gutter systems also protect your roof. Excess water pooling up in your gutters can lead to roof leaks. When excess water is forced to stay on the roof or roof edge, it can seep into the shingles. Depending on the time of year and temperature ou...

More Than Just a Roofing Company

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Above & Beyond Roofing has been your premier roofing company at the Lake of the Ozarks since 2004. Whether commercial or residential work, there's no job too big or too small for us. Did you know though, that we also offer other home improvement services. Let Above & Beyond take care of all your siding, soffit, fascia and gutter needs as well! Siding  Aside from making your home look nice, siding serves a very important purpose. It helps to shield and protect your home from the harsh elements. Siding helps keep out any water and debris from entering into the walls and insulation of your home. Poor siding can lead to water finding its way to the frame of your home. Moisture trapped at the frame can lead to wood rot, mold growth and other interior damage. Timely siding replacements and repairs can save you money in the long run. Soffit  Soffit is the piece of material that connects the roof overhang to the side of the building. It serves both an aesthetic a...

The Importance of Gutters

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As a Lake of the Ozarks homeowner , you probably don't think much about your gutters. However, understanding the importance of gutters may prevent costly home repair bills in the future. Gutters in proper working condition will funnel water off of the roof and away from your home. This protects your Lake of the Ozarks roof , siding, windows, doors and foundation from water damage. Many homeowners don't realize the damage that can occur when their gutters are clogged, leaking or broken. If your gutters are not functioning properly, rainwater runs off the roof of the house and collects on the ground near the foundation. Heavy rains that causes pools of water near your home can cause a multitude of problems. Gutter Protection Gutters functioning properly will protect your home from: Home and Basement Flooding Cracked / Damaged Foundation Infestations - Mosquitoes and other insects can breed in standing water.  Mold - Overflowing gutters create an environment for mold t...