3 Mistakes To Avoid When Installing Gutters

Gutters help channel water away from your home, and gutters ensure that water doesn't damage your home. They are an important part of your home's roof and water control system. That is why it is so important to make sure your gutters are installed correctly. If you are thinking about installing your own gutters, you need to make sure you don't make any common gutter installation mistakes that could compromise the integrity of your roof or your home.

Mistake #1: Hanging the Gutter Too Close to the Roof

First, you need to make sure you know where to hang the gutters. You shouldn't actually hang the gutters right on the edge of the roof. Instead, you should hang gutters a few inches below the edge of your roof. This allows water to fall off your roof and into the gutters. If the gutters are too close to the roof, water will run over the edge of the backside of the gutter instead of inside the gutter. Placing the gutters too close to the homes can result in water running down the side of your home instead of into the gutters.

Mistake #2: Using Too Few Spacers

The spacers are the tools that support your gutters. The spacers help ensure your gutters do not snag. When gutters snag, the slope of the gutter is thrown off, which can then result in water sitting stagnant in your gutters instead of moving properly. That is why you need to make sure you use enough spaces. There should be a space on your gutters every couple of feet. Spacers help support your gutters and should be used liberally.

Mistake #3: Too Many Seams in Your Gutters

There is a reason seamless gutters are so popular. Each seam in your gutter represents a vulnerable point. Gutters often suffer issues at the seams. The gutter can become separated at the seams, contributing to a leak and improper flow of water. You should keep the number of seams to a minimum or see if you can install seamless gutters instead.

When you are installing gutters on your home, make sure to hang the gutter a few inches below the edge of the roof. You don't want to install the gutters right up against the edge of the roof. Be sure to use lots of spacers to support the weight of your gutters. Keep the number of seams in your gutters to a minimum. If you need more assistance, work with a professional gutter installation company. 


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