Gutters & Gutter Guards
Gutters & Gutter Guards-Don't Put Yourself in Danger!
Ok, we do not know who this guy is, the photo came off the internet, but it serves as a great reminder, you should not put yourself in danger, just to clean your gutters. With that out of the way, let's talk about why gutters are so very, very important and let's not forget about the gutter guards, so you don't have to get on a ladder.
Gutters-Why Are They Important?
If you stopped by the roof replacement page, then you already know that your roof is the silent hero of the movie, and do you know who his sidekick is? Your roofs ride or die is your gutter system. The roof keeps the elements off you and your family. Your gutter system diverts all of that water off of the roof, which everyone knows but what you may not know is, the gutter system also keeps the water away from your foundation. When water gets in and around your foundation, it can cause cracking, settling, and more because of the freeze/thaw cycle. The soil in NC is not very forgiving or very resilient. Gutters are so important, that it is a Building Code requirement. Gutters divert all the water away from the foundation; which makes them so important.
Frequently Ask Questions?
What type of gutters should i have installed?
The most common and used type of gutter, is a K-style seamless gutter. These gutters come in the two most common sizes of 5" and 6". If you look closely at our friend cleaning the gutters in the top picture, you can see that those gutters are installed in 10' sections, which means, at every joint or connection of those gutters, there is a joint that can fail and leak, defeating the purpose of gutters.
Do you offer other types and sizes?
Of course, we can do K-style, half-round, and box gutters.
Ok, I know I need gutters but i want a color that reflects my style?
Currently for aluminum gutters, there is about 30+ color choices available. We can also install all copper gutters with soldered joints.
I am replacing my roof, do I need to replace my gutters?
Correctly installed seamless gutters can last a long time. in most cases, the gutters can be inspected, cleaned, and re-pitched, to make sure they are working efficiently. If your existing gutters are attached to the house with "gutter spikes", or very long nails, they need to be changed immediately because those spikes go through your home's facia board, which means, water has a direct line, into your home.
Are gutter guards worth the money?
Yes, if it is a good quality gutter guard. We use Shur-Flo, LeafLock, Gutter Blaster, and a few more. We can tailor your entire project, to fit your budget.