Many homeowners clean their own gutters on a regular basis. So it is not a big jump in thought for many to think about replacing or installing new gutters when the time comes. And why not? You’ve got the ‘ladder-thing’ down pat, you can see how the gutters are attached to the house structure … should be a simple job, right? I mean, we’re not talking about windows or siding or roofing here … just lil’ ol’ gutters!
Well, before you get too far along in your thinking … consider some very important reasons why it is in the best interest of your home, your pocketbook, and YOU to hire a professional gutter contractor for your next gutter installation or replacement.
A Gutter Contractor’s Expertise, Experience, & Knowledge Work for You
A gutter company works with gutter problems, solutions, and systems day in and day out. With a brief perusal of your home and yard, a professional gutter contractor will be able to tell you what are the most effective and appropriate gutters for your home. He (or she) will be able to identify the most efficient locations for joints, downspouts, and other gutter systems components. She (or he) can advise you on the best use of gutter protection, or if it’s even needed at all. Most importantly, he (or she) will immediately identify pitfalls or potential problems inherent in your particular situation.
A Gutter Contractor Can Offer More Options & BETTER Options
Although there are some gutter solutions on the market designed for do-it-yourself installation, they are far more limited than all the options available to a professional gutter contractor. For instance, metal gutters that need to be soldered are always best done by a professional contractor who knows how to perform professional-grade soldering that will last. And the increasingly popular and highly recommended seamless gutters must be installed by a professional because they must be carefully handled and cut on-site specifically for your home.
More important than the actual DOING of the installation of these systems however, is keeping in mind the manufacturer’s objective in designing the gutter systems. The manufacturer’s primary objective when designing a do-it-yourself gutter solution is EASE OF INSTALLATION. – Let’s think about that for a moment. — Do you want to put gutters on your house because they are easy to install??? … or because they WORK! — Professional grade gutter systems (designed to be installed by professionals) are designed to WORK and LAST.
A Gutter Contractor Can Deliver a Higher Quality of Installation
Clearly you will get a better gutter product when you choose to go with a professional contractor. However, and probably even more important, you will get a much better installation. A gutter contractor will know which parts of the underlying structure need to be replaced to prevent future problems. They will also be versed on the latest techniques, hardware, and tools to achieve the best installation. A great installation will translate directly into long term satisfaction and savings by you, the homeowner. Not only will the gutters themselves last longer … but because they perform better, other more-expensive parts of your home’s structure will last longer … pricey things like siding, roofing, even windows, doors, and trim. Remember that a well-chosen, correctly designed, and properly installed gutter system is your best defense against moisture damage to all the other parts of your home’s exterior.
Here at American Windows & Siding of VA, Inc., we enjoy helping people. If you have any questions about gutter contractors, gutter installation, gutter companies, new gutters, or gutter replacement … feel free to contact us and we’ll do our best to answer all your questions!
