Gutter Pitch or Slope

Gutters installed at an improper or level pitch prevents water from flowing down the downspouts and creates areas of standing water causing rust through or insect infestation. Precise slope of the gutters ensures optimal rate of water flow toward the downspouts.

If you don’t do this the gutters will hold water which can cause the gutter to pull away from the home because of the weight of the gutters. Our installers check every gutter with a level to insure correct insulation practice.

Gutter Downspouts

A downspout in the wrong location or no downspout at all leads to standing water or overflows during heavy rains. Proper location and proper number of downspouts have to be calculated.  Wrong location can mean water getting into your home or cause foundation issues.  Not enough downspouts can lead to standing water in the gutters or overflows during heavy rain.

A prime consideration for an efficient gutter system is the number, and placement, of downspouts, which carry water from the gutters to the ground.

 Flashing / Drip Edge

Flashing is hardware installed between the back of the gutters and the roof line. No flashing or not enough flashing exposes bare wood and can damage your shingles or deck underneath We always install gutters behind the flashing to prevent wood damage.

Homes with no flashing or incorrect flashing exposes bare wood to moisture and can damage your shingles, fascia or roof decking.

Gutter Location on the Fascia

The fascia is the long, straight board that runs along the lower edge of your roof. If gutters are installed plum to roof on the fascia, they will not carry as much water away. Fascia can be plum or angled and may have trim at the top next to the roofing material.

When installing we make sure the placement of the gutter is correctly done and the products used ensure they work correctly and don’t sage over time.

Gutter Support Mechanisms

Gutters should be installed with screws not nails and should also have supports strategically spaced under the gutters and screwed into the rafter tail to insure a good secure hold to the house.

We use the strongest and best hidden hangers on the market . They are strategically spaced to ensure your system is solid.

Gutter Seams

Gutters need to be aligned perfectly or you can have leaking seams. Seamless gutters only have seams at corners but need to be aligned perfectly and fastened and sealed correctly to avoid leaks.

We use a generous amount of top grade sealant to achieve water tight corners & end caps.