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Straight answers about roofs, siding and gutters on New Jersey houses — what the state code actually requires, what the work costs, and how to tell an honest quote from one that will grow after you sign it.

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Roof and Siding Damage From a Fallen Tree: Your First Five Calls

A tree came down on your roof. Here are the first five calls to make, in order, and what to do about the tarp, the insurance claim and the permit in NJ.

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 Exterior house wall where cracked and stained stucco meets a newly installed section of light gray lap siding, with trimmed hedges below and clear sky above Siding

Stucco Homes in New Jersey: What It Takes to Switch to Siding

Switching from stucco to vinyl or fiber cement siding in New Jersey means a full tear-off, sheathing repair, new house wrap and flashing. Here is the process.

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 Attic interior in warm afternoon light with exposed rafters, roof sheathing above and insulation batts between the floor joists, daylight entering through a gable vent Roofing

Why Your Second-Floor Rooms Are Hot in Summer: Roof and Ventilation Fixes

Hot upstairs bedrooms in summer usually mean a blocked or unbalanced attic ventilation system. Here is what actually fixes it, and what a new roof changes.

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Roof Replacement With Solar Panels Already Installed

Your solar panels have to come off before a roof replacement and go back on after. Here is who does the removal, what it costs, and how to sequence the work.

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Gutter Downspout Sizes: 2x3 vs. 3x4 and Which Your Roof Needs

A 3x4 downspout moves roughly twice the water of a 2x3. Here is how to size downspouts for a New Jersey roof, how many you need, and when 2x3 is fine.

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Can a Metal Roof Go Over Existing Shingles in New Jersey?

A metal roof can go over shingles in New Jersey, but it is often the wrong call. Here is when an overlay works, what the code allows, and what it hides.

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Squirrels, Birds and Bats in the Roofline: What It Costs to Close Up

Squirrels, birds and bats get in through soffit, fascia and roof-edge gaps. Here is how the entry points form, what closing them up involves, and what it costs.

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Gutter Repair vs. Replacement: When Patching Stops Paying Off

Some gutter problems are a 20-minute fix and some mean the whole run is done. Here is how New Jersey homeowners tell a repair from a replacement, and what it costs.

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 Two-story colonial with white vertical board and batten vinyl siding on the gable end above horizontal lap siding, photographed in late afternoon light from the front lawn Siding

Board and Batten Vinyl Siding in New Jersey: Cost and Where It Looks Right

Board and batten vinyl siding costs the same range as other vinyl in New Jersey. Here is where the vertical look works, where it does not, and what drives the cost.

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Roof Replacement Over a Finished Attic or Cathedral Ceiling

A cathedral ceiling leaves no attic to inspect from below, which changes how a New Jersey roof replacement gets priced, vented and checked for hidden rot.

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Algae-Resistant Shingles in New Jersey: Are They Worth the Upgrade?

Algae-resistant shingles use copper granules to stop the black streaks on New Jersey roofs. Here is what the upgrade costs, where it matters and when to skip it.

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Does a Metal Roof Affect Your Home Insurance in New Jersey?

A metal roof can lower your New Jersey home insurance premium, but the discount depends on the insurer, the panel system and the fire and wind ratings.

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Galvalume vs. Aluminum Metal Roofing for Coastal New Jersey

Galvalume and aluminum both hold up on a New Jersey shore roof, but only one is safe in salt spray at the edges. Here is how to pick, and what to ask for.

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Vinyl Siding Thickness: What the Gauge Number Actually Buys You

Vinyl siding gauge runs from .040 to .046 and up. Here is what the extra thickness actually buys a New Jersey home, and where the panel is not the issue.

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How Long Does a Siding Job Take on a New Jersey House?

Most New Jersey siding replacements take three to seven working days. Here is what sets the schedule, what happens each day, and what stretches it longer.

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Do You Need a Permit to Replace Siding in New Jersey?

Siding replacement in New Jersey usually needs a municipal permit. Here is when it applies, what the inspector checks, and who files the paperwork for you.

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Hidden Hangers vs. Spikes: How Your Gutters Are Actually Attached

Hidden hangers screw into the fascia every 24 inches and hold far better than spikes and ferrules. Here is how to tell what your New Jersey gutters have.

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Half-Round vs. K-Style Gutters: Cost, Capacity and Curb Appeal

K-style gutters hold more water and cost less installed. Half-round suits historic New Jersey homes. Here is how the two compare on capacity, cost and looks.

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Frost and Condensation in Your Attic: What It Means for Your Roof

Frost on attic nails and damp sheathing means warm indoor air is reaching a cold roof deck. Here is what causes it in New Jersey homes and how to fix it.

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Shingles Blew Off in a Windstorm: Repair, Replace or File a Claim?

Wind tore shingles off your New Jersey roof. Here is how to tell a repair from a replacement, what your insurer will pay for, and what to do first.

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Water Stain on Your Ceiling: Roof Leak or Something Else?

A brown ring on your ceiling is not always a roof leak. Here is how to tell a roof leak from a plumbing, condensation, ice dam or flashing problem in NJ.

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How Roof Pitch Changes the Price of a New Jersey Roof

Steeper roofs cost more to replace in New Jersey. Here is how pitch changes labor, safety setup, waste and material, and when it moves your quote at all.

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 Two asphalt shingle samples side by side on weathered plywood in daylight, one flat three-tab strip and one thick laminated dimensional shingle with visible shadow lines and granules Roofing

3-Tab vs. Architectural Shingles: What NJ Homeowners Should Put on the Roof

Architectural shingles cost more than 3-tab and last longer on a New Jersey roof. Here is how the two differ in wind rating, look, warranty and installed price.

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How Many Layers of Shingles Are on Your Roof, and Why It Matters

How to tell how many shingle layers your New Jersey roof has, what the code allows, and why the layer count changes the tear-off cost and the disposal price.

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Vinyl Siding That Melted or Warped: Causes and Fixes

Melted or warped vinyl siding is almost always reflected heat or a heat source too close to the wall. Here is how to find the cause and what a real fix costs.

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Roof Replacement in Winter in New Jersey: What Changes

Cold weather changes how asphalt shingles seal, how a crew works and how a job gets scheduled. Here is what a winter roof replacement in New Jersey involves.

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 Close-up of a bronze seamless aluminum gutter and downspout with a mitered corner against white fascia trim and beige siding in afternoon light Gutters

Seamless Gutter Colors: Matching Fascia, Trim and Roof

Aluminum gutter colors are baked-on coil finishes, not paint. Here is how to match gutters to fascia, trim and roof on a New Jersey home, and when to contrast.

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Shutters, Trim and Wrapping: What's Included in a Siding Quote

Trim, J-channel, soffit, fascia wrap and shutters are where siding quotes differ. Here is what belongs in a written NJ siding estimate and what to ask for.

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Do Skylights Have to Be Replaced With the Roof?

Not always, but almost always worth it. Here is when a New Jersey skylight can stay, when the flashing kit forces the issue, and what to ask for in writing.

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Roof Repair or Replacement After a Single Leak

One leak rarely means you need a new roof. Here is how to tell a repairable flashing failure from a roof that is done, and what to ask a New Jersey roofer.

7 min read
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How Long Does a Metal Roof Take to Install in New Jersey?

Most standing-seam metal roofs in New Jersey take two to four days. Here is what happens each day, what stretches the schedule, and how weather and permits fit in.

6 min read
 Two exterior wall corners side by side in morning light, one clad in gray lap fiber cement and one in cream vinyl siding, showing the texture difference between the two materials Siding

Fiber Cement vs. Vinyl Siding Cost in New Jersey

Fiber cement siding costs more than vinyl in New Jersey, and here is where the money actually goes — material, labor, painting and the price band your town sits in.

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Chimney Leaks in New Jersey: Flashing, Crown or Cap?

Water around a New Jersey chimney usually starts at the flashing, the crown or the cap. Here is how to tell which one, and what a real repair includes.

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Ridge Vent vs. Roof Vents: What Goes On Your New Roof

Ridge vent, box vents or a powered fan on your new New Jersey roof: what each does, when a ridge vent will not work, and what to ask for in the estimate.

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Gutter Guards in New Jersey: Which Homes Actually Need Them

Gutter guards help on some New Jersey homes and waste money on others. Here is how tree cover, roof pitch and guard type decide it, and what to check first.

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 Two neighboring New Jersey houses seen from the street, one with a steep multi-gable shingle roof and one with a simple low-slope ranch roof, under open morning sky Roofing

Why Your Neighbor's Roof Quote Was Different From Yours

Two houses on the same street get very different roof quotes. Here is what actually drives the number in New Jersey, and which differences are real.

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Can You Put Solar Panels on a Metal Roof in New Jersey?

Standing-seam metal is the best roof for solar in New Jersey because clamps grip the seams with no holes. Here is how mounting works and what to ask for.

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Does a Roof Warranty Transfer When You Sell the House?

Manufacturer roof warranties usually transfer once, within a set window after closing, and workmanship coverage may not transfer at all. Here is what to check.

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Your Insurance Company Says Your Roof Is Too Old: What to Do Next

Your insurer says your roof is too old and wants it replaced or the policy dropped. Here is what that letter actually means in New Jersey and how to answer it.

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Roof Replacement in a Townhouse or HOA: Who Approves What

Who signs off on a townhouse or condo roof replacement in New Jersey, what the HOA controls, what the master deed says, and who pulls the permit for the job.

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Emergency Roof Tarping After a Storm: When It Buys You Time

A tarp is a temporary roof, not a repair. Here is when tarping a storm-damaged New Jersey roof buys you time, how it should be installed, and what comes next.

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Drip Edge on a New Jersey Roof: Why It Belongs in Every Quote

Drip edge is a code-required metal strip at the roof edge. Here is what it does, where it goes over the fascia and behind the gutter, and how to check your quote.

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What Happens If It Rains During Your Roof Replacement

Rain during a New Jersey roof replacement is normal and manageable. Here is how crews dry-in a roof, what never gets left open overnight, and when work stops.

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Open vs. Closed Roof Valleys: Which Should Be on Your Estimate?

Open valleys use exposed metal; closed valleys weave or cut shingles across. Here is how each fails in New Jersey, and what your roofing estimate should say.

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House Wrap Behind New Siding: What to Look For Before the Panels Go Up

House wrap is the water barrier behind your siding. Here is what a correct NJ installation looks like, how seams and flashing should be done, and what to ask for.

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What Actually Drives the Price of a Siding Job in New Jersey

What makes one siding quote thousands more than another in New Jersey? Wall area, material, tear-off, trim and soffit work, and what is behind the panels.

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Do You Need New Gutters When You Get a New Roof?

Replacing gutters with a new roof is not automatic. Here is when it makes sense, what drip edge and fascia have to do with it, and how to price it up front.

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How to Check a New Jersey Contractor's HIC Registration

Every New Jersey home improvement contractor must be registered with the state. Here is how to check an HIC number, what it does not prove, and what to ask for.

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Do You Need a New Roof to Sell Your House in New Jersey?

A new roof is rarely required to sell a New Jersey home, but a failing one costs you at closing. Here is when to replace, when to repair, and what buyers see.

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Rotted Wood Behind Siding: What Happens When Crews Find It

Rot behind siding is found once the old panels come off. Here is what causes it, how crews repair sheathing and framing, and why it belongs in the estimate.

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What Actually Happens at a Free Roof Estimate in New Jersey

A free roof estimate in New Jersey is a sales visit and an inspection. Here is what the rep measures, what he photographs, and what the written price must include.

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Can You Match Old Vinyl Siding? Patch vs. Full Replacement

Vinyl siding fades, so new panels rarely match old ones exactly. Here is when a patch is fine, when a wall or elevation should be redone, and what to ask for.

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Standing Water in Your Gutters: A Pitch Problem, Not a Clog

Water sitting in your gutters after the rain stops is almost always a pitch or hanger problem, not a clog. Here is how to tell, and what a re-pitch fixes.

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Metal Roofing on a Porch or Low-Slope Addition in NJ

Standing seam works on a porch or low-slope addition where shingles fail. Here is the minimum pitch, the panel and seam types, and how the tie-in is flashed.

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Copper vs. Aluminum Gutters: Cost and Lifespan in New Jersey

Copper gutters last decades longer than aluminum and cost far more up front. Here is how the two compare on price, lifespan, repair and what NJ weather does.

7 min read
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Do You Need Snow Guards on a Metal Roof in New Jersey?

Snow guards keep sliding snow off your walkways, gutters and cars. Here is when a New Jersey metal roof needs them, where they go, and how they get installed.

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Black Streaks on Your Roof: Clean It or Replace It?

Black streaks on a New Jersey roof are algae, not damage. Here is when a soft wash fixes it, when the shingles are actually done, and what to ask a roofer to check.

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Ice and Water Shield: Where It Goes on a New Jersey Roof

Where ice and water shield goes on a New Jersey roof, what the code requires at the eaves, valleys and penetrations, and how to check it is in your estimate.

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How Many Squares Is My Roof? Measuring Before You Get Quotes

A roofing square is 100 square feet. Here is how to estimate your New Jersey roof's squares from the ground, why pitch and waste change the number, and what to ask.

7 min read
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Protecting Landscaping During a Roof Replacement

How a roofing crew protects shrubs, beds and lawn during a New Jersey roof replacement: tarps, plywood, dumpster placement and the nail sweep before they leave.

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Is a Roofer's Insurance Your Problem in New Jersey?

What a roofer's liability and workers comp insurance means for you in New Jersey, how to verify a certificate of insurance, and what to ask before signing.

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Storm Season in NJ: What to Check on Your House

A ground-level walkaround you can do after a New Jersey storm, covering roof, siding and gutters, plus what needs a contractor and what can wait until spring.

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Deposits and Payment Schedules in New Jersey

What a contractor deposit actually pays for, what you give up when you hand one over, and how Lightning Construction runs New Jersey jobs with no deposit at all.

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How to Read a Contractor's Written Estimate

What a roofing or siding estimate has to name line by line before two prices can be compared: layers, decking, flashing, underlayment, permits and payment terms.

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 White aluminum gutter sagging away from a wood fascia board with a visible gap behind it Gutters

Why Gutters Pull Away From the Fascia Board

Gutters pull away when standing water, ice and rotted fascia overload the hangers. What causes sagging gutters on New Jersey homes and how to fix it right.

7 min read
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How Long Does Vinyl Siding Last in New Jersey?

Vinyl siding on a New Jersey house typically lasts 20 to 40 years. What sun exposure, wind and impact actually do to it, and how to tell faded from failed.

7 min read
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Where Should Downspouts Drain on a NJ Property?

Downspouts should discharge four to six feet from the foundation. How far to go, extensions vs underground lines, grading, and wet basements blamed on the roof.

7 min read
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Soffit and Fascia: The Parts That Fail First

Soffit and fascia rot before the rest of your siding. Why a rotted fascia board is usually a gutter problem, and what a proper NJ replacement includes.

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 New Jersey home under a storm sky Siding

Siding Over Siding: Why Contractors Offer It

Installing new siding over old saves demolition and disposal, but it hides rot and adds thickness. When an overlay is fine in New Jersey and when it is not.

7 min read
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Is a Metal Roof Loud in the Rain?

A metal roof over solid decking and underlayment is not louder than asphalt inside the house. What decking, underlayment and attic insulation actually change.

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Metal Roof Colors and Finishes for NJ Homes

How metal roof colors and finishes hold up in New Jersey — PVDF vs SMP paint, fade and chalk, dark roofs and heat, and picking a color against brick.

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Can You Put a New Roof Over an Old One in NJ?

New Jersey code allows a second layer of shingles, but it hides rot, shortens roof life and complicates the warranty. When an overlay is a mistake, and why.

7 min read
 Designer shingle roof on a New Jersey home Roofing

What a Roof Inspection Actually Covers

What a roofing contractor looks at during a free New Jersey roof inspection, what gets photographed, and what you should be shown before any estimate is written.

7 min read
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Standing Seam vs. Metal Shingles for NJ Homes

Two very different metal roofs. Standing seam hides its fasteners under raised seams; metal shingles mimic slate or shake. How they differ on cost, look and install.

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Why a Roofing Quote Changes After the Tear-Off

The price goes up once the old roof is off because the contractor priced what they could see. Here is what gets found, why, and how to get a number that holds.

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 New asphalt shingle roof on a New Jersey home Roofing

What Happens on Roof Replacement Day in New Jersey

A start-to-finish walkthrough of a one-day roof replacement in New Jersey — what time the crew arrives, what happens to your driveway, and what you need to do.

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 Aerial view of a new shingle roof on a brick home Roofing

Roof Flashing: Where New Jersey Leaks Actually Start

Most roof leaks in New Jersey start at flashing, not shingles. Where chimneys, walls, valleys and skylights fail, and why reused step flashing makes a quote cheap.

7 min read
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Roof Decking Replacement in New Jersey

Rotted roof decking is only visible after tear-off. What bad plywood looks like, why New Jersey code requires solid decking, and how to keep it from costing extra.

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 Stone-front New Jersey home with a new roof Home Exteriors

Roof, Siding and Gutters: Which Order to Replace

If you need more than one, the order matters. Roof first, then siding, with gutters tied to the roof — and the reasons are about overlap, not preference.

5 min read
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Is Insulated Vinyl Siding Worth It in New Jersey?

Insulated vinyl costs more than standard vinyl and buys three things — a flatter wall, a quieter house and modest R-value. When that trade is worth it in NJ.

5 min read
 Seamless gutters on a New Jersey home Gutters

What Size Gutters Does a New Jersey Home Need?

Most New Jersey homes need 5-inch seamless gutters, but steep roofs and large roof areas need 6-inch. How the size is decided, and what happens when it is wrong.

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