When trying to decide upon which type of gutter you want for your home, it is worth knowing that pretty much every gutter variety is going to be suitable, because they all work. They do have varying degrees of success depending upon the conditions they’re in, and how regularly they are going to get checked and cleaned, and understanding these points is going to lead to better informed decisions. The Types of Materials Used in Gutters: Wood Steel Copper Stainless Steel Aluminium vinyl The most important factor for deciding upon the gutters for your home remains, for most people, a matter of taste. Wood, as an example, was the traditional material to make gutters for hundreds or perhaps thousands of years, until about a century ago when other materials became... Read More »

Most people don’t actually realise this, but gutters are one of the most important features of a home. This is because the function they perform; transferring water away from the building, is essential for maintaining the building envelope. Water can cause extensive damage to a home through erosion, and gutters can help to prevent the majority of this. If you’re gutters overrun with water because they are blocked by debris or whatever, that water will spill down onto the ground and then splash back onto your home, which will erode the wall affected. When trying to maintain your gutters, there is more to look at than simply removing any dirt, grime and leaves which may have built up since the last time you cleaned your gutters. You also need to... Read More »