Gutters, let’s face it, they just don’t make the front of the to do’s list. People walk right by, and under them, without apt notice, or care, but it is one of the house’s necessary complete exterior systems.
What’s the purpose of gutters? Gutters direct water from your roof similar to how freeways and highways direct traffic in certain directions in or out of a city. Moreover, they are the house’s exterior blood vessels and arteries directing the flow of water away from the house to protect it from water damage and erosion.
When a gutter fails, the water still has to go somewhere and very rarely does it clear itself out. Water always takes the path of least resistance, so it will find or make weakness in the gutter because it has to find a way out. Thus water damage starts to unfold.
Well sealed and properly installed gutters help protect and divert water away from decks, doorways, and patios. Nothing is worse than a gutter system that has been improperly diverted and creates a small pond in the driveway. Most people prefer to wave to their loved ones when they enter the driveway versus spraying their home and family with an enormous wave of gutter water. Also, a commonly overlooked service that gutters provide is protecting a homeowner’s precious cement foundation underneath their home from erosion and cracking.
Essentially, when a person has a properly installed gutter system, it provides protection for their house and works with the house rather than against it.
What does a properly installed gutter system entail?
Flawless gutters that wrap around sloped roof edges and most importantly, do not leak or hold standing water. They are securely attached to the fascias, and their downspouts are securely fastened to the exterior of the house.
It is critical that downspouts do not end, point, or divert any water even remotely close to a house’s foundation. Yes, seems obvious, but is commonly a mistake that an installer will make when setting up a gutter system. The customer is paying well-earned money for the service of the installer, so in the end, they deserve not to end up with a leaky roof down the road or severe foundation erosion.
There is a minimum distance of diversion away from the foundation that is ideal for disposing of excess water.Usually, three-feet.
Gutters that are not properly installed or maintained will cost a person big money down the road. When someone spends money to protect his or her home by setting up a gutter system, he or she should not have to spend even bigger dollar figures to correct poor work done by a company. That is what we believe.
A home is a home, and more commonly today an investment, so give it a hand and protect it. After all, it provides people with the greatest service.
If you are looking for professional gutters installation in Nanaimo contact Phoenix Siding. We have over 25 years experience installing gutters.
