Gutters and Downspouts
Gutters and downspouts are the silent workhorses keeping your landscaping and foundation safe from the abuse of roof runoff. People usually don’t give much thought to their gutters until it’s too late and their keepsakes are ruined in a flooded basement.
Problems occur in the gutters and downspouts leading to desperate calls to gutter contractors when the flow of water is too great for the drainage system to handle. This can happen when clogs form, or the gutter slope is somehow compromised. The drainage system requires a frequent eye, watching for build up or sags. Keep the gutters and downspouts clear and clean, which is easier said than done.
In the fall there is the constant buildup of fallen leaves, but gutter technology offers many solutions to keep leaves out, you simply need to find the solution right for you. There are gutter caps, mesh downspout attachments, even gutter cleaning robots that can automatically clean gutters of buildup for you. These robots come at a price, but they can keep you off the ladder and out of danger.
We’ll keep you updated on new roof drainage system technology, as well as tips and tricks to repair or improve your existing gutters.
