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Gutters

Gutters are an important but often overlooked component of a roofing system. Installed along the edges of the roof, gutters carry water from the roof to the ground. Gutters protect the roof, eaves, fascia, siding and foundation. To protect your roof and property, you want the best gutter installation Eau Claire has to offer.

The experienced professionals at Eau Claire Roofing work with all types of guttering. Our installations withstand the area’s severe climate conditions. We recommend guttering systems that complement the style of your building, protect your property and work with your budget. If you do not have guttering or need an inspection of the condition of existing gutters, call for an evaluation.

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Importance of Gutters

Gutters create a neat, finished appearance to a building’s exterior. However, gutters do much more. They protect the entire building from water damage. Channeling water away from the building protects the ground surface and landscaping from erosion and flooding. Even during light rains, water running from the roof falls to the ground with force. During heavy rains, surging water lands with an impact that can destroy grass and landscaping, cut channels in the soil and pool around the building.

Water seeping into a foundation weakens the structure and may flood the basement. Water rolling down the exterior can damage siding, windows, doors and the building envelope. Water pooling on the roof or under eave tiles can damage the roof structure and allow mold growth.

Our professional crew will evaluate the roof’s slope and recommend guttering that protects your property. We also look at the property’s slope, soils and drainage patterns. Strategic placement of downspouts routes discharged water away from the building and protects property.

Types of Gutter Systems

Rain gutters come in many forms and materials. Our experienced crew can help you choose a material and style that will provide optimum protection for your home or business. We work with all types of guttering, including:

  • Aluminum: lightweight, easy to install, weatherproof, rustproof, lasts up to 25 years. Cost is moderate. Thicker options, better for areas like Eau Claire with heavy snowfall, are more expensive but more durable.
  • Vinyl: lightweight, inexpensive, easy to install, rustproof. Vinyl becomes brittle in hot temperatures and can crack in prolonged freezing weather. Colors fade when exposed to extended periods of UV light.
  • Copper: will not rust or warp, is weatherproof, lasts up to 100 years. Although expensive, copper is a beautiful, classic material, giving an old-world look to traditional architectural styles.
  • Zinc: weather-resistant, rustproof, lasts up to 50 years. Zinc is more expensive and must be welded. Over time, the original dull grey color turns to a bright, attractive sheen.
  • Steel: durable, strong, weatherproof. Galvanized steel will rust. Stainless steel resists rust but is more expensive. Steel can be painted.

Gutters come in several shapes, including:

  • U-shaped half-rounds.
  • K-shaped, resembling the letter K in profile.
  • Custom-made fascia gutters that fit snugly under the eaves.

Both U-shaped and K-shaped gutters are open at the top, which allows leaves, dirt and debris to accumulate inside. Fascia gutters are completely enclosed.

Gutters come as either sectional or seamless. Seamed gutters come in segments that must be overlapped or welded. Seamless gutters, usually aluminum, are made from a continuous run of material. Sectional gutters are less expensive but tend to leak. If repairs are needed, segments are easy to replace.

Seamless gutters are more expensive, has a sleek appearance, is less prone to leak and is available in many colors. However, repairs are difficult. Ask us about the most popular types of seamless gutters Eau Claire residents choose for durability and aesthetics.

Contact the Eau Claire Roofing Experts

We are the go-to roofing contractor for new gutter installations and gutter repair Eau Claire residents depend on. We operate on the principles of fair pricing, transparency and communication. We strive for 100% customer satisfaction. Our crews emphasize precision craftsmanship and attention to detail in each job.

Call Eau Claire Roofing today if you need gutter installation or repair. We provide written estimates and proposals that detail labor, types and quantities of materials and scheduling.