Some home improvement projects are best left in the hands of the professionals, including gutter installations. So when you need new gutters, working with Exterior Building Solutions makes perfect sense. You can expect our reputable gutter and roofing contractors to ensure precise workmanship so your gutters can last for years.
Here’s a look at the best installation practices gutter pros like us follow.
1. Use High-Quality Crimpers
When attaching gutters to your home, we always use high-quality crimpers. This ensures a tight, watertight seal that will prevent leaks.
2. Apply Sealant Liberally to the Inside of Gutters
We also apply a generous amount of sealant to the gutter seams and joints to minimize leaks. Before we do so, however, we must first check if the gutter system is completely dry to ensure proper and firm sealant adhesion.
3. Ensure Proper Sloping
Sloping is an integral part of gutter installation. This is so the gutters can direct runoff properly away from your home without leaving any standing water behind. For this, our residential roofing service pros make sure that the gutter has a pitch of about a quarter inch for every 10 feet of gutter.
4. Assemble the Gutters on the Ground First
Before attaching gutters to your home, we assemble them on the ground first. This allows us to make certain they’re the correct size and fit and that all the pieces are in place.
5. Clean Up After the Job Is Finished
Once we’ve installed your new gutters, we clean up the mess before calling it a day. We want you to be delighted with our work, and that starts with a clean job site.
Get in Touch With Us for Your Gutter Needs
Exterior Building Solutions specializes not just in residential and commercial roof installation but also in gutter replacement. Whether you need a gutter system to support your new roof or just looking to replace an old and failing one, our team can ensure a safer and smoother process. We can install your new gutters perfectly right the first time; this means no callbacks to fix mistakes that lead to additional costs. Give us a call at (314) 470-8783, or fill out our contact form to request an estimate. We serve homeowners in and around St. Louis, Missouri.