Gutters & Drainage
Gutter Installation in Chattanooga
Gutter installation is for a house, addition, or roof edge that needs a gutter system. Seamless aluminum gutters are formed on site, and the downspouts are placed so water leaves that roof. If the gutters are already there and failing, that is gutter replacement, not a first install.
A new gutter run
Seamless gutters are formed on site from a coil of aluminum, so a new run has fewer joints. We look at the roof area, the pitch, and where water needs to leave the building, then recommend a layout for that edge. The pitch is set so water moves to the downspouts instead of sitting in the gutter.
Where a new system belongs
This is the work for new construction, an addition, or a side of the house that does not have gutters. Downspouts are placed to carry water away from the foundation. If the existing gutters are sagging, overflowing, or no longer worth repairing, start with gutter replacement instead.
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Common questions
Questions homeowners ask about gutter installation
How do I know if my gutters need replacement?
Replacement is the honest call when gutters are rusted through, crushed, pulling off the fascia, or too small for the roof so they overflow in ordinary rain. A leak at a joint or a loose hanger can still be a repair. We inspect the run and tell you which it is. If replacement is the answer, the work is described on our gutter replacement page, including removal of the old system.
What happens if gutters do not drain properly?
Water sits in the trough, spills over the edge, and lands against the foundation, the landscaping, or the fascia. A gutter with the wrong pitch holds debris and overflows even when it is not clogged. We set the pitch so water moves to the downspouts, and we place those downspouts where the water can leave the house instead of soaking the ground beside it.
Can bad gutters affect the roof or the foundation?
They can. Overflow at the eaves keeps the fascia and the edge of the roof wet, and downspouts that dump water at the foundation are a common reason basements and crawl spaces stay damp. Gutters are not a substitute for a roof repair, but a roof-edge leak is sometimes the gutter, not the shingles. We look at both when the stain is at the wall.
How are new gutters sized for a home?
Gutter sizing depends on the roof area, roof pitch, drainage needs, and how much water the system needs to move. We look at the home and recommend a system that can handle the runoff. Seamless aluminum gutters are formed on site so there are fewer joints, and the pitch and downspout placement are part of getting water away from the house.
Do you repair and replace gutters, or only install new ones?
All three. A sound gutter with a leaking joint or a loose hanger is a gutter repair. A system that is rusted, undersized, or pulling away from the house is a gutter replacement. New installation is for a house that needs a run where gutters are missing. We will not replace a gutter that only needs a seal.
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