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Gutters can save on water damage

Posted at 9:47 AM, Apr 02, 2018
and last updated 2018-04-02 09:47:17-04

Facts

Houses with properly installed and maintained gutters will decrease the likelihood of wood rot to your home’s soffits, fascia, caulking or paint. Plus, moving water away from your home is healthy for your foundation.

 

Types of gutters

Aluminum gutters are low maintenance and come in a variety of colors to accent your home

• Most common gutter product used today in the United States

• Never rust or need to be painted

• Many color options

 

Copper gutters add elegance and class to your home.

• Incredibly durable making it a sound choice for parts of construction that are subject to excessive wear and tear or significant rainfall

• Although a bit more expensive than other options, they are longer lasting and will not need to be repainted or resealed

 

Steel gutters are strong, durable, long-lasting and can withstand a variety of weather conditions

• Durability make them more resistant to damage from hail, ice and snow

• Resist damage from other sources such as ladders or heavy branches

 

Vinyl gutters will not rust and are easy to cut to size for any home

• Weigh very little making them easy to install

• Do not rust nor require painting

• Lowest cost gutters

• Keep them cleaned out as leaves and debris can clog them

 

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