GUTTERS FAQ’s
GUTTERS
FAQ’s
GUTTERS – FAQ’s
Mold, peeling paint or streaks on your home’s exterior may be a sign that your gutters are leaking and may need to be replaced or repaired. Weight from clogs and debris can cause a gutter to pull away from a house or sag and this can cause water to leak behind the gutter, causing damage. If gutters are not sloped properly they may not channel water into the downspouts. You don’t want the Grand Canyon created outside of your home.
Water will always follow the path of least resistance and quality gutters will save you thousands of dollars in home repairs by channeling water into non-destructive paths. They prevent backsplash which damages or soils siding, as well as eliminating washouts, erosion and roof runoff. Additionally, properly installed gutters enhance the curb appeal of your home.
The amount of times per year you should clean your gutters depends on what kind of trees are in your area. If the trees shed while hanging over your gutters you can expect to clean your gutters up to 4 times per year. Pine trees are often the biggest culprits in causing regular gutter cleaning. If you have few trees around your property, cleaning twice a year is sufficient.
The size of your home, the amount of rain your property receives per year, the trees around your home, the materials needed for great performance, the gutter style and gutter color are all factors when choosing which gutter product to use. Quality First Home can help determine which gutters you should install, and estimates are always free.
Gutters and downspouts come in many colors. We also have a variety of styles and materials to choose from depending on your style of home and your preferences. Most importantly we’ll divert that water away from your home and drained correctly. If you have a desire to satisfy your decorative flair, there are plenty of options to satisfy your tastes.
The primary reason that gutters overflow is because the gutter is clogged or sloped incorrectly. It may not look it from the ground, but in the vast majority of cases, a properly designed gutter system only overflows because of blockage or sloping alignment. If cleaning your gutter is not something you want to bother with, we recommend a gutter protection system as a practical alternative that will greatly minimize maintenance requirements.
Gutter installation takes less than one day in most circumstances, but depending on the size and configuration of your building, it can take up to a couple of day.
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