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I've seen homeowners spend weeks agonizing over which shingle color and texture is best for their new roof. The rules of thumb in regards to gutter replacement are simple: When replacing a home's original gutters, simply pick the profile that best matches the original. ". I've even come across some clueless homeowners who allowed a roofer to rip out superb, custom-made steel gutters and ornamental downspouts and replace them with utterly inferior, pre-painted aluminum dreck. To be blunt, by installing new gutters in conjunction with a whole new roof, roofing contractors make a little extra profit and don't need to protect existing gutters from damage during the job. Too often, they do not. Another common traditional profile - often found in Spanish and English Revival homes - is the beaded half-round gutter, which has an almost medieval appearance and is typically put in place with round downspouts. In the course of bidding for a reroofing job, many contractors will say something like, "You know, this would be an ideal time to replace your gutters. Traditional home styles typically have more ornate profiles; for example, the familiar ogee gutter (or "K-style" as it's known in the trade) looks more or less like a fancy molding when put in place. Plus, the quality of most replacement gutters and downspouts is typically worse than for original gutters in sound condition. All of these styles are commonly available, so don't believe anyone who says they're obsolete. |
Saturday, 2 June 2012
4 rules of gutter replacement
