Weather The Storm Rain Gutters Inc

From the moment the first rain falls damage to your home starts occurring. Mud splatters and stains your stucco. Roof water begins to compact the soil causing low areas where water collects. Doors begin to warp from the excessive water. Cement slowly starts to erode under the constant hammering of the roof water. Moisture builds up around the house and mildew forms. Rain Gutters are a simple and inexpensive way of protecting your home and landscaping investment. Unfortunately, most homeowners are unaware of the need for properly installed Rain Gutter until the damage has already begun.

If you start noticing that your home’s exterior has any mold on it or peeling paint, that may be a sign that your gutters need replacing or fixing. Leafs and debris can cause fire hazard/damage to your home. Weight from clogs and debris can cause a gutter to pull away from a house or sag. They may not be sloped properly and not doing their job of channeling water away from your home. Another sign that gutters aren’t working properly is if your basement is damp or there are cracks in the foundation. The gutters could have been clogged and the water is forced to overflow over the sides causing water buildup around your foundation. Getting a gutter professional to come over and assess the problem is the best idea.

Aluminum is, by far, the most commonly used material for gutters. Aluminum is inexpensive, relatively maintenance free*, lightweight and rust free. They are available in various colors. Although there are alternatives to aluminum, its low cost and few drawbacks make it the most popular choice. If you are looking for elegance and durability, copper may be what you are looking for. Copper carries certain panache and can last for hundreds of years.

Sectional types are sold in 10-22 feet long pieces. Gutter sections are joined together by Snap-in-place connectors all sectional systems have end caps, corner pieces and drop outlets for connecting to downspouts. The negative to sectional systems is that there is a potential for leaks through all those seams. Seamless gutters are the most popular type today. The biggest selling point is that they don’t have any seams which could potentially leak. The sections join only at inside and outside corners and at downspout outlets. Seamless gutters are usually formed from aluminum that has a baked-on finish, but they may be made from copper or factory-painted steel. They are made with a special machine that's brought to your home by a gutter contractor.

Yes, but it is not recommended, for it will void any paint finish warrantees, and will shorten the life of the gutters as paint will more easily peel and chip away from the aluminum.

Practically every home or business needs a rain gutter—however, not every property needs the same kind of gutter. Depending on the design of your property, there are a wide variety of rain gutter materials and styles to choose from. A popular alternative to the traditional downspout is a rain chain—rain chains serve the same purpose as a downspout, but they’re designed to be extremely aesthetically pleasing.

Give your building a simple spot check. Walk around the outside of your home. Look for things like: a. Soil splattered on the stucco b. Paint that is splitting and peeling near the base of the house or the bottom of doors. c. Grooves worn into concrete sidewalks or driveways or small trenches in soil or landscaping. d. Moss or mildew growing on walls

No, you don’t have to be home. Naturally, we would prefer that you be home so we can answer any questions you might have. Many of our customers, however, have purchased rain gutter systems from us and have never seen our estimators or installation people.