All about Rain Gutters

Home gutters are long, narrow channels used to funnel water off the roof and away from the home, which protects your siding, windows, doors and foundation from water damage. This keeps the ground immediately around the house from becoming waterlogged and potentially leaking into the basement or causing other damage to the structure as well as surrounding landscaping.

Without gutters, rain runs down the roofline creating a waterfall effect. If the roof has a wide overhang, this may not be too much of a problem for the foundation. But entering and leaving the home without getting wet can be more difficult especially during heavy rains.

At US ROOFING Contractors Contractors located in Augusta-Georgia, Grovetown, North Augusta and Martinez, we explain you all you need to know about Gutters:

1. Gutter Maintenance:

You must be aware of keeping them clean and in working order. 

The frequency with which you should clean out gutters depends on your house. Determining factors include proximity of trees to the roof line, the type of trees, and the slope of the roof. Low-sloped roofs can require more frequent cleaning.

For houses with trees within ten feet of the roof line, gutters will need to be cleaned out twice a year at a minimum. In some cases, gutters may need to be cleaned out a couple times in fall alone. 

2. Problems that clogged gutters cause:

-Water can leak into the house and cause damage to walls and flooring.

-Water damming occurs which can cause damage to eaves.

-Insects can breed in the standing water

-Leaves in gutters can be a fire hazard, especially in areas prone to wildfires.

-Deterioration of gutters can cause leaks and eventual failure.

3. Proper installation of Gutters:

The majority of houses with gutters don’t have a system that is complete and installed correctly. A properly installed gutter system will include seamless gutters on every sloped roof edge. The gutters should not hold standing water, should not leak, should be securely fastened to the fascias, and should have downspouts that are securely fastened to the exterior of the house.

At US ROOFING Contractors Augusta-Georgia our commitment is to make you and your family feel safe!

If you are in need of roofing or siding installation, roofing, siding or gutter services in the Augusta-Georgia, Grovetown, North Augusta and Martinez areas, please Call Us: (855) 877-6631 and visit us at  www.augustaroof.com for a free estimate.