Seamless Gutter Installation for Mequon, Wisconsin
What are seamless gutters? Seamless gutters are gutters that are produced as one long piece and have no joints or seams, unlike regular gutters. This design basically makes them leak-free, and perhaps better than regular gutters. This eliminates the need to weld together a continuous roll of preformed gutters, hence making the whole process of installation faster and easier. They also look neater, attractive and are more efficient in preventing leaks than normal ones.
What is The Process of Gutter Installation?
Installing gutters usually happens in three steps: Planning and Preparation, Pre-forming, and Attaching.
Planning and Preparation
This first step is crucial for a successful gutter installation. It involves selecting the right materials for the job, choosing the style and color and measurements of the roof area. All this is crucial for the next step of pre-forming in order to get the desired look for your gutter and roof. It is important to get the style, color and measurement preferences right to design the correct and desirable gutter style and look for a homeowner.
Pre-forming
The process of pre-forming begins after preparing and getting the required details in the first step. Here, you need the gutter machine is to make the seamless gutter and it does according to the measurements and style from the first stage of planning and preparation. A flat piece of metal or any other preferred material is fed into the gutter machine and out comes a long continuous piece of gutter. This part is often done at the installation site and ensures that the desired quality and style are maintained during pre-forming.
Attaching
This is the third and final step, and it employs the use of hangers to keep the gutter in place. Gutter hangers are installed so that they are invisible to the eye in order to maintain a truly seamless look. It is essential to note that there is absolutely no use of knots and bolts in seamless gutters installation due to their tendency to rust and stain. This would eventually cause damage to the gutters, and lead to leaks which seamless gutters are designed to eliminate in the first place.
How Does Gutter Repair Work?
It takes a while but the gutter will tend to leak, especially when little or no maintenance and cleaning are done to them and in the event of a leak, gutter repair is necessary. The main things to check for are sagging, standing water or rust at connection points. For seamless gutters, repair usually includes replacing the hangers or tightening them to prevent sagging. In the instances of heavy rain or snow, cleaning them is necessary to prevent debris from clogging that block water from passing which eventually causes sagging.
For regular gutters, leaking indicates rust around the seams. First, check for any stagnant water in the gutters. After ensuring that they are clear of water and other debris, allow them to dry. Clean out any leaking areas and apply silicone or special caulking formula to the seams. Patch small holes using roofing cement while large holes are repaired using patches or portion replacement. It is important to ensure that gutter replacement is done on a clear and warm day.
How Often to Clean Gutters?
Your gutters should be cleaned at least twice a year. This should be done early during summer and winter to clean off fallen leaves. It is important to remove any branches, leaves and other debris from the gutters to prevent blockage or fire incidents. Cleaning ensures that there will be no water overflow which tend to ruin gutters and the house itself.
You can paint aluminum gutters. Be sure to use an oil-based, 100% acrylic based paint on gutters and check that the paint is ammonium free. Avoid painting vinyl gutters because they are colored and their finish isn’t designed to be painted.
Whenever you need work done on your gutters, give Mequon Roofing a call today or fill out the form for a free quote.