The gutters play a key role in your roof’s integrity and function. However, at some point, they may need to be replaced. Before you initiate this project, learn about the pros and cons of replacing your roof’s gutters.
The Benefits of Gutter Replacement
Removing old gutters and replacing them with new ones can offer numerous key advantages.
Enhanced Curb Appeal
New gutters, especially color-matched or seamless ones, bring a new look to your home’s roof. This fresh appearance modernizes the exterior of your home. It also makes your house look well-maintained and can enhance its appraisal value.
Water Damage Prevention
Gutters are important for keeping water off the roof and away from your home. Old gutters can increase the risk of water backing up and pooling on the roof or around the home’s foundation. Prevent serious and costly issues like foundation erosion and basement or crawl space flooding with new gutters.
Reduced Maintenance
New gutters with gutter guards do not require as much upkeep as their older counterparts. You spend less time sweeping them out and removing debris like birds’ nests and twigs. You also have fewer worries about clogs that can lead to ice dams in the winter.
Moss Growth Prevention
Better water drainage helps minimize the risk of moss growing on the roof. Moss acts as an insulator and traps heat and moisture under the shingles. It also ruins the look of your home’s roof. Help prevent it from growing by replacing the gutters.
The Disadvantages of Gutter Replacement
There are several downsides of gutter replacement that you should know.
Added Cost
Replacing the gutters adds to the costs of improving the look and function of your roof. If you choose those made from a premium material like copper, expect to pay more for them.
Timeline
It will take our roofers several hours or longer to install the new gutters. Can you free up that amount of time in your schedule for the project? If you and your family keep a busy schedule for work or school, you may find it best to time this project during some downtime.
Space Considerations
During our work, we will also have equipment like ladders and scaffolding on hand. Our roofers need the space to handle this job safely and effectively. The project could require removing or disrupting parts of the landscaping or blocking access to certain parts of your home temporarily.
Overlooked Details
Overlooking certain details increases the risk of water damage. They include not matching the gutter slope to the pitch of your roof and skipping the drip-edge flashing.
These perks and drawbacks are some to keep in mind about replacing the gutters on your roof in Allentown, PA. Contact Bachman’s Roofing for new gutters and downspouts today.