Gutters are meant to do one job: channel rainwater for proper drainage to keep your home protected against any damage resulting from unwanted pooling water. However, your gutters and downspouts are only as good as the quality of their installation. Poor workmanship can lead to bigger issues and costlier solutions. Don’t let a simple gutter problem extend to foundation troubles, siding damage, or a full roof replacement.
Let our professional contractors, builders and designers at Allstar Construction of Fargo provide you with a few essential questions you should always ask your gutter installer before starting a job with them.
Do You Offer Seamless Gutters?
Seamless gutters are a must for effective rainwater flow control. Joints are often the weakest points of any gutter system so you should keep them to a minimum, often only at the corners where two troughs meet. Don’t forget to ask your contractor about the seam styles they use, as a wrong choice here could be potentially disastrous. Joints are often the weakest points of any gutter system so you should keep them to a minimum, often only at the corners where two troughs meet.
What Types of Materials Do You Use in Your Gutters?
You’re not going to sign with siding contractors without knowing what type of siding they’ll install. You won’t get anything started with your roofers unless you’ve decided what roofing material they’ll put on your roof. In the same way, you don’t want to install gutters without first considering your material options. The two main options here are aluminum and galvanized steel, each having their own set of advantages and disadvantages. Discuss with your installer important considerations when choosing a gutter material.
Are You Fully Certified, Trained and Licensed to Install Gutters?
Lastly, inquire about all the necessary and related due diligence surrounding your choice of gutter company. Are their contractors fully insured? Do they offer warranties for their products? How well is the coverage of the warranties they offer? These are all important points to review before making a decision so be sure not to skip any of them.
Allstar Construction of Fargo is your trusted local provider of high-performance roofing, siding, new windows, doors and more. Request a free estimate by giving us a call today or fill out our convenient online contact form to set-up your free no-obligation in-home consultation with one of our experts. North Dakota homeowners may reach us at (701) 212-1192, or (218) 303-1351 for Minnesota customers.
