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Fotboat
Citizen
Username: Fotboat
Post Number: 57
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Friday, April 21, 2006 - 12:56 pm: | 
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Anyone know of a reasonable/fair company or contractor that replaces rain gutters, which they could recommend?
Searched the archives and most of the threads deal with cleaning and mine are beyound cleaning.
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Bklyngirl
Citizen
Username: Bklyngirl
Post Number: 6
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Friday, April 21, 2006 - 1:01 pm: |
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Is your roof in good condition? If not, I've been told that the best time to replace rain gutters is when installing a new roof.
Anyway, give Deegan Roofing a call: 908-479-4344 or 908-322-6405.
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Darren Say Grrrrrrrr
Citizen
Username: Darrensager
Post Number: 382
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, April 22, 2006 - 8:51 am: |
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Installing new gutters can be done at any time no matter if you need a new roof or not. The main reason why its done when installing a new roof is because if they are doing a complete tear off of your existing roof they don't need to tip toe around the gutters, or if they are just adding a layer its done because adding new gutters will make things look fresh so to speak.
Most people think gutters are just gutters but there are differences. Make sure whoever does your gutters does not install them with a "spike and ferrule" method. Spikes are the really large nails that in most cases work themselves out over time due to snow, ice and debris buildup in your gutters. Make sure they use a hidden bracket with screws to hold the gutters to your home.
In addition ask what gauge the aluminum is going to be. The thicker the longer the system can last and more abuse it can stand up to. Thicknesses can range from ".019 up to ".032. Usually you can only find white gutters in the thickest gauge.
Another thing to make sure is that the gutters will be seamless. This means they will be no seams in the middle of every straight run of gutter on the home. I would stay away from any contractor who doesn't install seamless gutters. It just leaves you at risk for more leaks in the system.
Also ask the company will they be doing the install themselves or sub-contracting it out. That does make a difference. I would prefer to work with the company who is actually doing the work.
Try giving Arnie a call at 973-586-7910. He's fully insured, owns his own gutter machine, and he will come out and give you a free estimate.
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Sherri De Rose
Citizen
Username: Honeydo
Post Number: 130
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, April 22, 2006 - 9:03 am: |
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I wouldn't just put up a regular gutter if you are reoding it. Go with the gutter that has the cap on it already. No dirt, no leaves, no cleaning. |
Darren Say Grrrrrrrr
Citizen
Username: Darrensager
Post Number: 383
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, April 22, 2006 - 11:25 am: |
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I highly disagree with Sherri. The gutter that has a cap on it still clogs. Do I have to post some pictures here to prove it? Well, here you go:
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tjohn
Supporter
Username: Tjohn
Post Number: 4248
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, April 22, 2006 - 11:28 am: |
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All gutters fill up with crud, eventually, but having gutter guards that keep out leaves increases the time between cleanings. |
Darren Say Grrrrrrrr
Citizen
Username: Darrensager
Post Number: 384
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, April 22, 2006 - 11:51 am: |
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The problem is that traditional gutter guards don't keep all the leaves out. Anyone can go outside after it rains and take a wet leaf and stick it to a wall, or upsidedown on a ceiling. Debris, leaves or anything else, when wet take on the same properties as the water. They get drawn around a gutter guard curve, and right into the gutter.
If you've ever been to a home show, you've seen a lot of these devices shown with water running on them. What they NEVER show is a system with actual debris put on it because it will demonstrate how those gutter guards FAIL to do the job you want them to when you need it most, that being when its raining.
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Fotboat
Citizen
Username: Fotboat
Post Number: 58
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Monday, April 24, 2006 - 1:03 pm: |
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Thank you for the recs and comments.
FTR, I don't plan on using the covers, I don't have them presently and never had an issue with blockage due to leaves.
Thanks again, |
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