We install the gutters using 1 1/2" ceramic coated screws. We find that the ceramic coated screws are important to make sure your screws do not rust and snap, which can cause your gutter to fall off. 

The pitch of the gutter is determined using a level. A typical slope would be an 1/8" drop per 10'. You need enough slope to make sure that the water goes into the downspout without leaving standing water, but not too much slope where the gutter is not aesthetically pleasing. Each house is different and many factors go into pitching the gutters appropriately. 

The downspouts are installed to the house using our custom made downspout straps. We make those using the .027 gutter coil so that they are thicker and more durable than the thinner, pre-made downspout straps. We do this so that the downspout can stay more secure to the house and will not blow off or vibrate.

When securing the downspouts with the straps and the elbows we use 1/2" stainless steel zip screws to avoid rust spots all down your downspout.

Ask any seasoned home inspector and they will tell you the most important thing on the outside of your home is to get water away from your house. You can save yourself 10s of thousands of dollars in repairs with a properly installed gutter system. Not having gutters or having improperly installed eavetroughs can lead to very costly repairs such as cracked foundation, leaky basements, rotten fascia boards, cracked driveways or sidewalks, ruined landscaping, and much more! Most people are surprised to hear that on average a 2,500 sq. ft house can cost less than $900 for all new gutters and downspouts.

 Contact us or call today for your free estimate, you won't regret it!