How Reliable Are Your Gutters In Greeley CO?

by | Jan 13, 2014 | Remodeling

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As anyone living in Greeley CO can tell you, the area is classified as semi-arid; but that does not mean that it never rains and that there is no snowfall in winter. Statistics show an annual rainfall of around 14 inches (fairly evenly spread over the year but, usually heavier in May); snowfall per year is recoded as above 40 inches per year (starting in September and running through to April).

In addition, this area of Colorado is where many big storms start; usually they move away before bothering Greeley but, maybe not always. Also, the area surrounding Greeley often sees heavy hail storms which can, sometimes, drop some of their load onto Greeley. Therefore, people living in Greeley do need to take some precautions to protect themselves from the weather.

Weather Proof Your Home For Your Protection

Many of Greeley’s private homes have pitched roofs above siding clad frame house walls; homeowners probably think automatically to keep an eye on the condition of their roofs and sidings so as to take early action should any degradation appear. But, how many people give a second thought to the gutters around their roofs?

The concept of a pitched roof is to allow any rainfall landing on it to run downhill and off the house; rather than collecting on the roof. Fine for the house but not so good for anyone or thing standing close by outside. To avoid such a waterfall effect, channels are placed all around the roof perimeter to collect the run-off; this is the guttering. Down pipes are strategically placed in the channels to allow the collected water easy access to the ground. To avoid flooding the front or back yards, the downpipe water is, in turn, channelled though other pipes into the properties drainage system. Guttering should be viewed as this whole system and system maintenance is important.

What Can Go Wrong With Your Guttering?

Gutters In Greeley can be affected by many, mainly weather related, factors:-

  • Steel gutters will oxidize over time, rust inhibiting paint can slow down the process but holes will appear at some time or another.
  • Plastic gutters can become brittle after long exposure to sunlight and split or break up.
  • All types of Gutters In Greeley CO can become blocked by wind borne leaves or other debris – this can also affect the down pipes.
  • Wind damage or weight of snow can damage the fixings holding guttering systems in place

Homeowners would be well advised to regularly inspect the condition of their Gutters In Greeley CO. Repairs or replacements should be carried out at the very first sign of any problem.

Total Remodel Contractor is one of the best Roofing company providing quality roofing and gutters service in Greeley, CO.

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