Many homeowners consider the gutters an auxiliary (or even optional) component of their roof. In truth, gutters are a vital component of the entire structure that protect your home from water and rain damage.
NorthWest Construction discusses the importance of a properly-installed gutter system.
The Gutters and Your Roof
The main role of the gutter system is to ensure that water hitting the roof flows properly away from the rest of your home. Without gutters, the excess rainwater that drips from the side of the roof makes its way down your home’s exteriors. While this might seem harmless, it can do long-lasting damage to your exterior paint and siding, making your walls more susceptible to moisture damage.
The Properly-Installed Gutter
When your gutter system isn’t installed properly, it might end up doing a faulty job in directing water away from your exteriors. Improperly-installed gutters also tend to experience blockage more often, and this can be detrimental to your roof due to the extra weight pulling down on the fascia boards. This, in turn, loosens up shingles, and in some cases, the entire structure might end up requiring roof repair.
Our Gutter Systems
At NorthWest Construction, we offer seamless aluminum gutter systems that we can custom-fit to your home. Our gutters are crafted from a single piece of aluminum, and apart from protecting your home and roof from moisture damage, the seamless design eliminates unsightly seams and bolts that may otherwise affect your home’s facade.
NorthWest Construction is a local roofing contractor that professionally installs top-of-the-line gutter systems. Give us a call at (313) 277-7676 for more information on our services. We install gutters throughout Taylor, Bloomfield, and Dearborn, MI.