FAQ

A: If they are mangled, bent, rusted through at too many places or if they have been repaired beyond recognition, it is time to think of a new drainage system for your home.

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A: If no major dents, no major bend are visible, if the troughs are not rusted though, repair jobs will be worthwhile.

A: The most common repairs will be:

• The sealing of all the gutter joints
• The securing of the troughs
• The replacement of gutter outlets
• Some light rust repairs
• Some resloping along with the installation of drip edge
• Installation of drip edge

A: The addition of new downspouts are, by far, the most popular and common in terms of upgrades.

• For a regular diamond shaped roof 3 downspouts minimum are recommended for good water drainage.
• Other upgrades include: the installation of leaf guards

A: The troughs have to be secured either with long nails called “spikes”, special hooks and screws called “hangers”. Both ensure the same function: to secure the troughs tightly against the fascia.

With time and with numerous temperature differences, the spikes or the hangers start to loosen­ and the trough separates from the fascia. Regular maintenance will ensure the eavestroughs are kept tight against the fascia at all times.

A: The “overhang at the eaves”describes the first row of shingles that overhangs above the actual gutter itself: It forces the water running down the roof to drain into the gutter. It is essential to the roofing and to the eavestrough structure.

A: A special piece of metal flashing called “drip edge” will ensure the necessary function.

A: It is very possible. They would have to be secured with screws and sealed properly

A: it is simply the cup­like form that connects a downpipe to an eaves trough. This gutter outlet is very important in the drainage system. The old styles were made of plastic. The new professional styles are made of aluminum

A: One year guarantee on repairs

A: One year guarantee on repairs

A: Two year guarantee on new upgrades and installations