Protecting Hillside Homes: How Clean Roofs, Gutters, and Downspouts Reduce Fire and Water Risk
Homes in hilly, tree-covered neighborhoods face a double challenge. For much of the year, dry vegetation and warm, windy weather raise fire concerns. Then the rainy season brings runoff that can overwhelm drainage and stress slopes. Strangely, one of the most overlooked defenses against both problems is routine upkeep of...






