Ensuring your gutters are correctly installed and positioned is not merely a detail in home maintenance—it is crucial for protecting your home from water damage. In this blog post, BSR explains why appropriate gutter installation is key to its overall functionality.
Proper gutter installation is imperative for the longevity of your home’s exterior and its foundation. When gutters are correctly in their proper place, they can effectively collect rainwater from the roof and channel it away from the home’s foundation. This prevents a myriad of problems, from basement flooding to soil erosion, and protects your landscaping. Indeed, properly installed gutters can save you from costly repairs down the line.
Correct placement is integral to the success of a gutter installation. It all starts with taking the exact measurements of the roof edge. Also, the gutters must be slightly pitched or sloped to ensure rainwater runoff can flow down towards the downspout. The slope must be about a fourth of an inch for every 10 feet of gutter. As for the hangers that keep the gutters in place, they should be properly spaced and attached to the fascia board. Of course, don’t disregard the downspouts. They must be the proper length, directed near drains so no water collects near your home’s foundations. This way, water pooling, which can wear away the soil on your landscaping and seep through and make its way to your home’s foundations, can be avoided.
In addition to placement, it is also imperative that your gutters can handle the volume of rainfall typical to the area where you live. In regions that see heavy rainfall or snow, larger gutters and additional downspouts may be necessary to prevent overflow and ensure efficient water redirection away from your home.
In addition to roofing, our team at BSR also specializes in gutter installations and replacements. We back our products and work with the best guarantees and warranties around, and we only hire the most skilled installers. Call us at (607) 722-7221, or fill out our contact form to request an estimate. We serve homeowners in Ithaca, NY.