<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Chinook Edge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chinook Edge]]></description><link>https://www.chinookedge.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:10:16 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.chinookedge.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Seamless vs. Sectional Eavestroughs: Calgary Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most Calgary homeowners only think about their eavestroughs after a basement floods or a soffit starts rotting. By then, the damage is already done, and the choice they made years ago between seamless eavestroughs Calgary professionals install and the sectional systems sold at big-box stores is directly responsible for the bill they are now facing. This guide cuts through the marketing noise, compares both systems honestly, and tells you exactly which option makes sense for Southern Alberta's...]]></description><link>https://www.chinookedge.com/post/seamless-vs-sectional-eavestroughs-calgary-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a170204d715e4cc2ae45217</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:39:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/200c69_eb0b7afccfea4beba65a0de77fa927cc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rowan Welyk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Construction Gutters Calgary: Builder's Checklist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every builder knows that eavestrough decisions made during framing cannot be easily reversed after siding and fascia installation. In Calgary, where a single summer storm can dump 30mm of rain in an hour and winter freeze-thaw cycles test every joint, the cost of retrofitting inadequate gutter systems often exceeds the original installation by 60%. For new construction gutters Calgary projects, proper planning at the design stage saves thousands and protects your reputation with homeowners...]]></description><link>https://www.chinookedge.com/post/new-construction-gutters-calgary-builder-s-checklist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a145d1543c833cb24fb389a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 14:30:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/200c69_6493600b30a44b7db4d0417d646f357b~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rowan Welyk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why 6-Inch Gutters Are Essential for Calgary's Heavy Snowmelt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary homeowners face a unique challenge every spring. The city's rapid snowmelt events, combined with heavy rainfall, can dump massive volumes of water onto roofs in a matter of hours. Standard 5-inch gutters, designed for gentler climates, simply cannot handle the volume. The result? Overflowing gutters, foundation damage, and landscape erosion. In practice, upgrading to 6-inch gutters Calgary systems isn't a luxury for properties in Southern Alberta. It's a necessary investment in...]]></description><link>https://www.chinookedge.com/post/why-6-inch-gutters-are-essential-for-calgary-s-heavy-snowmelt</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a145cfcb3f40ff4eee94e61</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 14:30:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/200c69_5d51a5e2238a4bc8aebf4bbd9f53b628~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rowan Welyk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Alberta's Chinook Winds Affect Your Eavestrough System (And What to Do About It)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary homeowners face a unique weather challenge that most gutter systems simply were not designed to handle. Chinook winds create rapid temperature swings that can damage your eavestrough system in hours, not days. A typical winter might see temperatures jump from -20°C to +10°C within 24 hours, melting massive volumes of snow that your gutters must suddenly manage, then refreezing overnight into destructive ice formations. This cycle repeats 30 to 40 times each winter across Southern...]]></description><link>https://www.chinookedge.com/post/how-alberta-s-chinook-winds-affect-your-eavestrough-system-and-what-to-do-about-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a112308b883334b04e48458</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 03:46:17 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Rowan Welyk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Signs Your Calgary Home Needs Fascia Repair Before Summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary homeowners spend an average of $8,000 to $15,000 repairing structural damage caused by neglected fascia and soffit systems. The harsh freeze-thaw cycles, Chinook winds, and sudden temperature swings in Southern Alberta accelerate exterior deterioration faster than in most Canadian cities. Catching fascia and soffit damage before summer means avoiding water infiltration, pest infestations, and costly structural repairs during peak contractor season. In practice, the five warning signs...]]></description><link>https://www.chinookedge.com/post/5-signs-your-calgary-home-needs-fascia-repair-before-summer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1076a40ac12a65423af636</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:30:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/200c69_cf120af92af141f39dbaa939a1c8578d~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rowan Welyk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seamless vs Traditional Eavestroughs: Calgary Guide 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary homeowners replacing gutters face a choice that impacts both their wallet and their home's protection for decades. Traditional sectional eavestroughs remain common because they're familiar to contractors, but the seams create weak points that fail under Alberta's freeze-thaw cycles. Seamless eavestrough Calgary systems eliminate these vulnerable joints entirely, offering superior performance in our climate where temperature swings routinely exceed 30 degrees Celsius in a single day....]]></description><link>https://www.chinookedge.com/post/seamless-vs-traditional-eavestroughs-calgary-guide-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0ef1bbb883334b04dffc81</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:51:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/200c69_81037c698ec446a1ae8145069d45ed15~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rowan Welyk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why 6-Inch Eavestroughs Are Essential for Calgary Snowmelt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary homeowners underestimate the volume of water their roofs shed during spring thaw. A standard 5-inch eavestrough can handle approximately 2,500 square feet of roof surface under normal conditions, but Alberta's heavy snowmelt seasons routinely exceed that capacity by 40% or more. When snow accumulation on a typical Calgary roof melts rapidly during Chinook events or spring warming, the resulting water flow overwhelms undersized gutters, causing foundation damage, basement flooding, and...]]></description><link>https://www.chinookedge.com/post/why-6-inch-eavestroughs-are-essential-for-calgary-snowmelt</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0e23a4ce2b5b4a4d6dd8d4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:12:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/200c69_9c6b69b341db47718f0c62979ddc21d1~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rowan Welyk</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>