Mistakes to Avoid When Installing Your Gutter
Gutters are an indispensable fixture in practically all homes. They protect your house from water-related damage by collecting rainwater and channeling it to the ground and away from the foundation. As gutter installation is not one of the more complicated construction projects, sometimes homeowners can take on the task themselves or hire a contractor that doesn’t have the expertise to install their gutters. Here are some common mistakes during the installation of gutters:
Wrong Gutter Placement
The placement of your downspouts can significantly affect how well your system works, as can the number of downspouts that you use. If there are not enough downspouts installed in the right places, it can lead to many undesirable issues such as standing water or overflow during heavy rainfall. Incorrect placement can also cause erosion of the soil around your house, infestations of insects in the gutters, and damage to the siding or foundation. And all of these issues are often expensive to fix.
Choosing the Cheaper Option
Many homeowners are tempted to choose a more economical gutter system, but the less costly options tend to be made of lower-quality materials. A proper gutter system should last as long as you live in the home, and some can last the lifetime of the home if installed properly. Although a cheaper system might seem the same, the weaker materials can result in many types of damage or even need to be replaced at a cost more than you saved.
Damaging the Gutters During Installation
If you plan on having gutter installers hang gutters made of aluminum, which is the material we recommend, extra care is required during installation. It doesn’t take much to bend or dent your gutters — all they have to do is fall to the ground or get hit by your ladder. If this happens, the entire section will need to be replaced. It’s very important to hire a professional company that has the expertise to install very long sections of the gutter and work safely from ladders.
Whenever you need a gutter installation service in Memphis, TN, turn to Hernandez Gutters of Memphis. For more details, contact us at (901) 203-0828 today and book an appointment with one of our services!