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Gutters? Why Do I Need Gutters?
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At Premier Seamless Gutters, Inc we try
to answer that question as simply as possible, and
the answer is . . . drainage!
A properly installed gutter system can greatly
reduce, and in most cases eliminate, the following
drainage problems:
- Water in the basement due to excess rain or
an early thaw
- Moisture build-up behind siding and fascia
boards, which will eventually cause decay
- Overall wear and tear on siding, window
casings, decks, and garage doors caused by the
pounding force of rain coming off of the roof.
- Erosion of expensive landscaping caused by
rain washing it away
- Aid and direct melting snow and ice from
dripping on walkways and parking lots. This can
eliminate a potential injury or liability for a
business owner.
- And don't forget about that
annoying drip of rain on your forehead!
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Should I go with the cheapest company?
When it comes to
price the lower the price is not always better. The
average price per foot for Seamless Gutters in the
Metro Area is $3.75-$5.00 a foot for an average
installation of 5" gutters with 2x3 downspouts (it does fluctuate
up and down depending upon where you live and what
is needed for your installation). All your estimates
should be around the same general ball park. Think
about it: there has to be a reason why a company is
so much lower than the others. The simple reason is
cutting corners. A company that offers services that
are so much lower than the rest has to make up the
difference some ware, and that's were the quality of
materials and workmanship come into play.
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- Can ignoring leaks in my gutters cause
problems in the future?
- If you don't have
gutters or your gutters are old, damaged, sagging,
have missing parts or are improperly installed, it
is likely exterior damage to your home is sure to
follow. A gutter that is missing, or that drains
too close to the house will saturate the ground.
This saturation can produce a variety of problems.
It is a breeding ground for Mold and Mildew.
It will eat away at foundations and basement walls.
Leaks and cracks will develop and will worsen
quickly in the winter months when the ground freezes
and expands.
Driveways and walkways will sink and rise, interior
and exterior walls and floors can warp, bow or
become wet, molded or stained. Entire homes have
been destroyed due to water damage, which could have
been easily and affordably prevented with a
quality gutter system.
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