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Why do I need gutters? A. Gutters are needed to protect your home from water. They divert water away from the foundation preventing basement leaks and ice forming on sidewalks and driveways. This will help prevent accidents and lawsuits! |
The best gutter system will have 5" .032 seamless gutters. Here's why:
Gutters come in K and U shape. The K style is more popular and more available. |
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The gutter can have 4-inch, 5-inch or 6-inch channel. Typically a 5-inch
channel is most common in residential use because it holds enough water
capacity. |
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.032 refers to the thickness of the gutter. While .032 is premium and
the best for your gutter system to prevent weeping and denting. .027,
.025, and .019 are also available. The .032 aluminum is best because
it is less likely to dent. |
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All gutters are either sectional or seamless. Sectional gutters are sold
piece by piece and can sometimes leak through the seams. Seamless gutters
are preferable, as they will never leak because they have less seams.
They only have connection points at inside and outside corners and where
the downspouts are. |
| Q. How do I maintain my gutters? A. Maintain your gutters by keeping them clean. Removing debris on a regular basis will allow water, snow, and ice to flow freely minimizing the chance for ice dams and overflowing. A clogged gutter can overflow causing your foundation to leak, possibly even flooding your basement. |
Wisconsin Distributor of Leafproof |
Ask
if your contractor offers Leafproof, or something equivalent. Leafproof
helps with gutter maintenance because it's made to withstand the most
rainfall ever recorded, which is 12 inches in 1 hour. A shield is installed
at a 5 to 15 degree angle so the water slows and has time to collect.
This creates a waterfall effect, the water flows down and backwards into
the gutter and the debris flows off. |
For more information go to www.Leafproof.com
| Q.How
can I make sure I get the most from my gutter system? If you currently have flip ups and find the screws often come out, ask for Snaplocks. The SnapLOCK is made of aluminum and the washer is made of nylon for an extended life. |
American Association of Rain Carrying
System Installation Specialists
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