Gutter installation plays a critical role in keeping water from damaging your home’s foundation, roof, and fascia boards by catching rainwater and directing it away. However, gutters can become clogged with leaves and debris and fail to perform properly, leading to water infiltration and structural damage. Gutter replacement is a complex project that requires the expertise of a professional roofing contractor who understands the entire system and its components. Professionals also offer workmanship guarantees and material warranties, giving homeowners peace of mind that the new gutters will last.

A thorough gutter replacement begins by assessing the condition of the existing gutters, including signs of rot, dents, and leaks. Then, the roofing contractor will measure the roofline and determine locations for downspout outlets (ideally placed every 40 feet along a gutter run) to ensure proper drainage. Next, the roofing contractor will order the gutter materials and prepare the fascia boards for installation.

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Before installing the new gutters, the roofing contractor will assemble and cut the gutter sections on a flat stable surface for the most accuracy and safety. Then, he or she will mark the high point and low end of each gutter section to set the desired slope for the gutters. Finally, the roofing contractor will drive a nail 1/2-in. below the shingles at the high point and snap a chalk line between this point and the gutter’s low end to mark the location for downspout outlet holes.

The roofing contractor will then predrill 1/8-inch-diameter holes for the rivets and install a single sheet metal screw as a temporary fastener to hold the downspout outlet in place while the installer cuts the downspout hole with offset tin snips. Once the downspout outlet is in place, the roofing contractor will seal the hole and end cap seams with a silicone caulk.

Ensz & Sons Gutters of Huntsville
248 Shadow Ct SW Huntsville 35824
(662) 435-4332