What makes a property historic? Well, it’s old. But to be officially “historic,” a property must be registered. A home is classified as historic or “architecturally significant” by the National Register of Historic Places if it “exemplifies a signature architectural style, captures the essence of a given time period, or is associated with famous people from […]
It’s at this time of year that you are reminded of all the things you are grateful for. Running a business is not easy and there are many pieces and parts to a “well-oiled machine.” As the year closes with the holidays, we’d like to take the time to share what makes us thankful. A […]
Leader heads can also be called as conductor heads, rain collectors, collector head, rainwater head, rainhead, scupper boxes, conductor boxes and gutter heads. Leader heads enhance both contemporary and traditional architecture. Traditionally, they were placed under a soffit to introduce air into the line, thus preventing excess noise (gurgling and swishing). Doing so helps reduce or eliminate vacuum lock- water trapped in the system by air. They are also used under a […]
When choosing which gutters are best for your home there can be a lot to consider. There are different materials to choose from, but in the case of aluminum you might want to get your head out of the gutter and choose a more reliable material. Many homeowners prefer aluminum gutters over copper and other […]