Sometimes, your current gutter system is just no longer working for you. Perhaps it’s too old or too much damage has occurred. Whatever the reason may be, it’s important to have your gutter replaced as soon as you can. But before you install a new gutter, you have to consider a few things.
Gutter Size
You need to consider the size of your gutter. This is based on your house’s design and style, as well as the height of your home. Large, old homes typically require larger gutters. Other homes may have smaller gutter requirements. Also, consider the span of your gutter.
You want to make sure you install the right-sized gutter to the right size of your home. Installing a large gutter on a small house will look awkward and doesn’t protect your home as it should.
Gutter Material
You also need to consider the material you want your gutter to be made of. Some of the most popular materials are metal and plastic. However, metal and plastic have pros and cons to each other. For example, metal is sturdier, but it’s also heavier and more expensive. Plastic is lightweight and cheaper, but it’s also fragile and doesn’t last as long as metal.
Just keep in mind that your gutter will be outside, so it will go through a lot of wear and tears. You want to make sure you keep it in peak condition. The material you decide to install will also affect the cost, so you want to consider this as you shop around.
Gutter Style
Another thing to keep in mind is the style you want your gutter to be. Do you want it in the same style as your house? Or do you want it to be a different style? You also have to be careful of the slope of your roof. The steeper it is, the more effective it will be at catching water. However, you also want to factor in your roof’s pitch. If your roof is at or lower than a ten-degree pitch, your gutter system needs to be on that angle as well.
One thing you should avoid doing is installing a gutter with a different style to your home. This is something you typically want to avoid doing for aesthetic purposes. But also, you want to be sure the gutter is consistent with your roof. A mismatched system can cause problems with your roof. And if you have issues with your roof, then your gutter system is the least of your concerns.
Gutter Maintenance
One of the most important factors that you should consider when you install new gutters is their maintenance of them. A gutter maintenance system is something that you need to have in place, so you have to factor this into the cost of replacing your gutter. Without a good gutter maintenance system, your gutter is bound to get clogged. This could cause big problems for your home. And also, it could look awkward for you.
Once you have a good gutter system in place, maintenance is a breeze. You don’t have to worry about your gutters clogging up. And the time you save from not having to worry about unclogging your gutter saves you money.
Final Thoughts
Installing new gutters is an important step in keeping your home safe and beautiful. You want to make sure you factor in these considerations to get the best gutter possible. And you want to do so without having to spend too much.
Install a new gutter for your home with the help of Total Restoration Services. We are a roofing contractor that provides gutter services in Wisconsin. At Total Restoration Services LLC, we believe that every gutter installation project should be a seamless, stress-free experience. Get a free estimate today!
