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By Anne Vazquez, on January 21, 2011, at 12:01 pm This Web Exclusive article is contributed by Tim Croll, manager of business development for FXI Building Products Corporation, maker of Leaf Defier® gutter protection systems.
Clean gutters are a necessity for every facility. The failure to keep gutters free of obstructions and debris can lead to multiple problems that, in many cases, prove more timely and costly to fix than the initial preventive methods. This is because rainwater and moisture, if left unchecked and not properly funneled away from buildings, can:
increase stormwater runoff leading to overflows that cause landscaping erosion; cause roof water overflows that may eventually
Continue reading WEB EXCLUSIVE: Preventing Problems Using Gutter Protection
By Anne Vazquez, on March 30, 2010, at 8:46 am This product allows water and fine particulates to flow through gutter systems while keeping out leaves and other debris.
Continue reading NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Leaf Defier From Monzi, LLC
By Anne Vazquez, on August 24, 2009, at 9:35 am The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new rule that would make deicing practices on aircraft and at airport runways more environmentally friendly while maintaining operational safety.
Continue reading EPA Looks At Airport Deicing
By Anne Vazquez, on January 20, 2009, at 10:08 am Produced by the EPA and the U.S. Botanic Garden, the film highlights green techniques that were on display in 2008.
Continue reading Video Shows Green Practices to Manage Stormwater Runoff
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