Three Important Things To Remember When Planning Your Rain Gutter Installation

Having good drainage at the topmost portion of your home is vital for protecting the entire building structure. These drainage systems are meant to carry rain and snow-melt away from construction materials, and away from the very foundation of the building. If they stop working, develop leaks, become blocked, or reach the end of their lifespan, your roof and other aspects of your home will be at serious risk. When planning a rain gutter installation project, there are three things to keep in mind.

It is best to pay for seamless gutters even if they cost more. Traditional gutters are formed by fusing or connecting multiple parts together until you arrive at a gutter system that’s long enough to follow the entire perimeter of the roof. Seamless designs have no breaks or seams. Manufactured as a single, unbroken piece and then customized to fit the individual roof, these options last long and function reliably throughout their lifetime.

Homes that get a substantial amount of rain or that are prone to have pools of water collect in certain areas may benefit from the installation of oversized designs. The larger interior of these units makes them much less prone to clogging. More importantly, they can handle far larger volumes of liquids which makes them quite useful during a heavy storm season.

Oversized options are often recommended for homes with two stories. It is not uncommon to have water pool on ledges or flat, second-story areas that don’t have adequate slope. During your pre-installation consultation, you can ask whether these larger designs are right for your home.

One thing that many homeowners do not realize is that there is actually a wealth of materials available for these projects. For instance, if you want options that have both aesthetic and intrinsic value, consider installing all-copper gutters. These look great with either copper roofs or all-copper downspouts. To know more about the services we provide and the roofing products we install, call us today.