Tracy Gutter and Downspouts

The gutter and downspouts system plays a major part in protecting your roof and home. Not realizing, this system carries damaging water and debris away from your home. In a way, it prevents moisture pooling around the roof, walls, and foundation of your home. When this system runs properly, you will notice a big difference in the overall look and moisture level. This applies both to the interior and exterior of your home. Dial (209) 268-7701 today to get free estimates for gutter and downspouts repair and installation.

Gutter

A gutter is a part of the systems that carry water that runs off of your roof. It is installed just below the roofline around the edges of your home where the roof slopes downward. Gutters are usually made from a few different materials such as vinyl, aluminum, copper or even stainless steel. Gutter and downspouts systems will have a slight pitch that runs towards the corners of the roof so that water and other precipitation is encouraged to flow down and away from your home.

Downspout

The downspout is the part of your gutter system that runs vertically down the edge of your home. It connects to a hole in the gutter channel to carry water away from the home. This also prevents without causing damage to your exterior or foundation. It will typically bend out and sit a little bit above the ground.

Number of Downspouts Needed

Depending on the amount of gutter and downspouts system, you may or may not need more or less downspouts. Typically, for every twenty feet of gutters, you will need a downspout. You may have the need for even more downspouts. It also depends on the amount of precipitation you have in your area. In addition, the drainage area that you have available also plays a role. Moreover, a poorly designed gutter system that does not include enough downspouts could lead to the accumulation of rainwater. Other debris may also pool and gather at the base of your home, or even clog the gutters. This can cause lots of damage to your roof and to your home. Ultimately, this may lead to flooding on the interior. Tracy Roofing Pros can identify areas of improvement needed in your gutter system.

Maintenance

Having your gutters and downspouts cleaned and inspected at least twice per year is of paramount importance. Maintain your home to avoid spending more on repair and replacement jobs. Allow a pro to come and take a look to your gutter and downspouts system. This way, you ensure that there aren’t other issues waiting to crop up and cost more money. We take a proactive approach when we perform regular maintenance on your gutter and downspout system.

Get reliable gutter and downspouts inspection and maintenance with Tracy Roofing Pros. Dial (209) 268-7701 today to get free estimates.