Gutters

Rain gutters are necessary for most homes because they protect against water damage to the exterior and foundation of the home by directing rainwater away before it has time to settle in and cause damage such as from mold and mildew.

Read about some of the key reasons gutters are necessary below.

Copper

What Types of Gutter Material Should I Get?

The most popular residential gutter type is made of seamless aluminum, known as formed K-style gutters. Aluminum gutters are strong and lightweight. Seamless aluminum gutters come in many colors and are formed into the shape and length you need at your home.

Aluminum

Basements: You’ll want gutters if you have a basement, especially a finished one. Without gutters, water can enter your home and cause basement flooding. A simple gutter installation helps protect any valuables you have in your basement. The same issue can occur with crawl spaces.

Overhang: If your roof’s overhang is close to your home’s siding, rainfall will cause trenches to form around your home’s foundation. These trenches can lead to severe and costly damage that gutters would otherwise prevent.

Clay Rich Soil: Clay-rich soil, like red clay soil or clay loam soils, absorbs and retains water when wet. The soil can then direct this water toward your home’s foundation, acting as a pipeline that continuously delivers water to the same spot. Having gutters avoids these issues by directing the water into a drainage

Steel

Steel gutters can stand up to ladders and fallen branches better than aluminum. But even thick galvanized steel eventually rusts and needs to be painted. Stainless-steel gutters are strong and rust-free and maintain their high sheen for years. But, like copper, stainless steel is expensive.

Vinyl

Copper is usually reserved for classic restorations. It's handsome, never rusts, and never needs painting. They are expensive, but add value to your home and require less maintenance than aluminum or other materials. However, Copper gutters will oxidize and turn green over time unless they are treated. There are several sealants available that can be applied to keep copper gutters looking golden and shiny.

Vinyl is a commonly used material, often sold in hardware stores in six and 12-foot sections to do-it-yourselfers. Heavy amounts of rain can cause the material to bend and bow. Even a ladder put up against them can create serious damage. In regions with hot sunny temperatures, vinyl gutters will crack under the harsh conditions and break apart. They do not rust or corrode and do retain their color or can be painted if desired.

Do You Need New Gutters?

Worn out gutters can cause issues and damage at the edge of your roof, can harm the foundation of your home, and can ruin landscaping and damage your yard.

A quick inspection of your current gutter system will show signs of damage from improperly installed gutters, damage from extreme wind and weather conditions, or signs of erosion around the foundation of your home and through your yard.

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