You need to keep your home safe from moisture damage, so it’s important to make sure you’re getting the ideal gutter for your home. According to the leading roofing contractor in the area, this is why you need to be thorough when confirming the details of your project. Here’s a quick rundown on the four most important questions to ask before getting new gutters.
1. Are You Installing Seamless or Sectioned Gutters?
Homeowners typically get to choose between seamless and sectioned gutters. However, seamless gutters are more popular because they have fewer seams (only located at the corners). Unless you really want a sectioned gutter for some reason, ask for a seamless custom gutter.
2. What Type of Seams Will Be Used?
Roofing experts say the type of seam used in your gutters will determine how unlikely your gutter will suffer from leaks in the future. Box and strip miter options are cheap but do not hold as well as custom hand-mitered seams, so ask if you can have the latter unless you have budget constraints.
3. Will You Be using Nails or Screws?
Some gutter systems are secured by nails, but these nails tend to get pulled out over time because they have a smooth profile. Screws “bite” into the fascia, providing better grip over long periods of time so ask them if they can secure your gutters with screws.
4. Do You Have Certified Experts?
Installing your gutters require proper alignment and measurement, especially because seamless gutters are custom-built for your roof’s dimensions. That said, you’d want to make sure that your gutters are installed by certified roofing experts to make sure the gutter’s performance won’t be compromised by poor installation.
Need high-quality gutters installed in your home? Give us a call! Tango & Gatti Inc is the leading roofing contractor in Barnesville and Canton, OH as well as other areas in Ohio. You can contact us at (330) 308-8213 or fill out this contact form to request a quote.