Gutters are an essential part of the home. The main function of a gutter system is to keep water away from the exterior and foundation of the house, as it falls off the roof. Gutters protect your roof, siding and foundation from erosion and water damage.
Gutters are essential for diverting water away from your home. If left neglected, your home could experience water-related damages like foundation issues, basement flooding, mold and mildew problems, and more.
Seamless gutters are custom cut-to-fit on-site with a special gutter machine. This machine takes a heavy roll of flat aluminum and folds it into the shape of a gutter. The installation crew takes careful measurements, and then create gutters in a length to cover as much of a straight line as needed.
What are the Advantages of Seamless Gutters?
Eliminates unsightly seams and greatly reduces the possibility of leaks
Baked on enamel finish never needs painting many colors to choose from
Formed at the property for exact measurements
Protects the beauty of your home
10 Ways Seamless Rain Gutters Protect the Home
Moisture Control
Keep basements, crawl spaces, and garages dry and free of conditions that support mold and wood fungi growth by controlling roof drainage.
Foundation Protection
The expansion and contraction of the soil that surrounds your home is the number one reason for slab failure. After a period of rainy weather, the soil around the perimeter of your home expands as it becomes saturated with moisture. A dry, hot summer following the rain can cause the soil around your foundation to contract and pull away. As this cycle repeats, support to the foundation can be compromised leading to cracked foundation and masonry as well as sticking doors and windows. A properly designed and installed gutter system keeps the soil surrounding your home at a consistent moisture level by directing roof runoff safely away from the house.
Protect Backfill
Top soil around the foundation is the weakest link in foundation moisture control. Preventing topsoil erosion can help prevent future structural damage.
Shield Windows and Doors
Most durability issues arise from bulk water intrusion through windows and doors. Roof drainage will direct water away from sensitive areas.
Protect Plants and Shrubs
Plants, flowers, mulch and soil located under the drip line of an unguttered roof can suffer from the water runoff of a rainstorm. Additionally, this runoff can result in an overwatering condition that could permit harmful fungus to develop as well as attract ants, roaches and termites.
Protect Roof Fascia
Water migration may cause rotting and insects that can be costly to repair. Quickly moving water away from rafter and roof joints is essential to a home’s long term durability.
Increase Roof Overhang
Rain gutters can add up to 6” of protective roof overhang, providing additional shielding of windows and doors, improving drying times and moisture levels.
Prevent Splash Back
Rainwater cascading off an unguttered roof will hit the ground with enough force to cause splash back. Within this splash back are dirt, grass and minerals that end up on the exterior of your home. Over a short period of time, a stain appears that can be difficult to remove or hide.
Decorative Detail
Rain gutters are not just functional but can accentuate the architecture of any home. Senox products are available in various styles, colors, and metals.
Rainwater Collection
Rain gutters are the starting place for a rainwater harvesting system. Collecting rainwater is the simplest way to water your lawn, plants, and foundation all the while contributing to water conservation goals.
