Gutters
A New England roof sheds a lot of water. We size the gutters for the roof, hang them to drain, and send the downspouts clear of the foundation.
- Stronger protection
- Storm resistant
- Built to last
What gutters suit a New England house?
Gutters catch the water at the eaves and carry it away from the walls and the foundation. When they fail, the water ends up in the fascia, the siding, the basement or the flower beds.
Most new gutters here are seamless aluminum, formed on site to the length of each run, in 5 or 6 inch sizes. Big roofs and steep pitches need the larger size and more downspouts.
The size, the color and the number of downspouts are set out in your written estimate.
When do gutters need replacing?
- Water spilling over the edge in a heavy rain.
- Sagging or pulled-away runs, often after ice and snow.
- Water pooling at the foundation, or a damp basement.
- Rotted fascia boards behind the gutter.
- Gutters packed with oak and maple leaves every October and November.
How much do new gutters cost?
Gutters are priced by the foot of gutter and downspout, plus corners and any fascia repairs.
We measure on site and give you a written price.
How are gutters installed?
- Step 1
EstimateWe measure each run and check the fascia behind it.
- Step 2
InstallNew gutters hung with the right fall, downspouts routed away from the house.
Common questions
How often should gutters be cleaned in Connecticut?
At least twice a year: in late spring after the trees drop their seeds and flowers, and again in late November once the oak and maple leaves are down. Houses under pines or big oaks may need more. Clogged gutters overflow against the fascia and the foundation and freeze solid in winter.
Do gutter guards stop ice dams?
No. Guards keep leaves out of the gutter, but ice dams form on the roof itself, when heat from the attic melts snow that refreezes at the cold eaves. The fix for ice dams is attic air sealing, insulation and ventilation, plus an ice barrier under the shingles.
What size gutters does my house need?
5 inch K-style gutters suit most houses; big roofs, steep pitches and long runs need 6 inch gutters and more downspouts to keep up with a summer downpour or a thaw. Seamless aluminum, formed on site to each run, is the usual choice here.
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