The gutters on your home play a much bigger role in protecting your home against water damage than you might think. If gutters aren’t doing their job, it can lead to significant damage, including structural damage, that can cost thousands of dollars to fix. It is vital that homeowners are aware of the condition of their gutters so that they can rest easy knowing that their home is protected from water. First Choice Roofing is here to talk about gutters and how long you can expect them to last before they need to be replaced.
Factors That Affect the Lifespan of Gutters
It is only natural for homeowners to wonder how long they can expect their gutters on their home to last. The answer to that question isn’t so cut and dry. There are several factors that play a role in how long you can expect your gutters to last.
– Type of Gutter Material: There are different types of materials that make up gutter systems. If you have aluminum gutters, you can plan on them lasting between 20-40 years. Copper gutters will last around 50 years. Galvanized steel are shorter with a lifespan of up to 20 years, and vinyl gutters will last about 25 years before replacement is needed.
– Gutter Style: The style of your gutters also impacts how long they will last. There are basically two different types of gutters, seamless and seamed. Seamed gutters are smaller pieces of gutters that are put together using seamed. Seamless gutters are much longer and the entire gutter will be one large piece. Seamless gutters last much longer because there are no seams that start to degrade over time and allow water to seep out of them. The initial cost of seamless gutters might be more, but you can expect them to not only last longer, but they will also perform much better.
– Gutter Installation: While it might be tempting to install your gutters yourself to save a few bucks, it is not the best way to do it. You want to have your gutters installed by a professional who will ensure the job is done right. This will have a large impact on how long your gutters last.
– Gutter Maintenance: There is maintenance that is required to keep your gutters in good condition and get as many years as you can out of them. They need to be cleaned out to ensure that water is freely flowing down them and not pooling in different areas. Minor repairs might be required as well.
Seamless Gutter Installation & Replacement & More in Reading, Wyomissing, Blandon, Shillington, Ephrata, Columbia, Lititz, Millersville, Mount Joy and Lancaster, PA
If your gutters are starting to show signs of age with warping, sagging or cracking, you can turn to First Choice Roofing to take care of it for you. We will handle your gutter replacement so that it is one more thing that you don’t have to think about. We will make sure they are installed correctly and offer your home the protection it needs from water damage. Call us today!
