If you’re looking to inject a bit of zest into your home, you’ll want to give a fair amount of attention to some of the smaller details. After you’ve added some lovely hedges and replaced the bad shingles on your roof, you’ll want to also upgrade your gutters. With a tremendous array of colors and styles to choose from, you can ensure that your home stands out brilliantly on the block. Your neighbors will find themselves scrambling to keep up with your handiwork.
Colors
If you’re primarily concerned with increasing your curb appeal, you should choose a color that dovetails nicely with the rest of the house. Aluminum gutters, for instance, can generally be purchased in many different tones. Though white, and brown are popular, black gutters will work well on homes that have dark roofs and siding panels.
Styles
A number of workable styles are available. It’s usually best to choose gutters that slope gently toward the sides of the house. This ensures that rainwater flows quickly toward the downspout. Clean-outs can be placed near the bottom of the downspout so that leaves and other debris do not flow into the ground drain. In situations where ground drains are not available, a stylish option is to place ornate splash blocks at the end of each downspout.
Materials
Aluminum, steel and copper are all great options. The most popular styles are 5K, 6K and 6” fascia gutters. They are all run as a continuous gutter on site. Copper is generally used on houses that are being classically restored. There are a number of reputable sealants that will keep copper radiant and shiny for several years.
Roof Repairs
If you’re intent on making your house the jewel of the neighborhood, you should strongly consider overhauling your roof before you install your fancy new gutters. A roof with partially peeling shingles will quickly become an eyesore. It will also have you dealing with leaks in the interior of the house during the next rain. With a new composition or cedar roof, you can increase the value of your house. With shiny new aluminum or steel gutters along for the ride, your residence will pop with sophistication.
If you’re looking for a roofing contractor in Vancouver, WA, or Portland, OR, contact us online or give us a call at 503-684-5611. We can guide you through the installation process so you get exactly what you want.