Last month, we talked about why properly installed guttering is important in protecting a Kansas home. This month we want to talk about the seamless guttering and drainage options typically used in Kansas.
Seamless Guttering
Most hardware stores carry sticks pieces of guttering. The sticks are spliced together every 10 feet, creating a seam which makes for a potential leak hazard. Seamless guttering eliminates the need for splices since the guttering is made to fit a home. There are a few seams found at corners and ends, but each length of guttering is made of one piece of metal.
Installers typically use guttering coil metal which is formed on site with a specialized gutter machine. This allows for a perfect fit to a home even for lengths over 100 feet.
A Kansas guttering company like S&A Construction typically can offer seamless guttering with:
- Over 30 assorted colors to closely match to home trim colors.
- Painted gutters for exact match as desired.
- Standard & oversized downspouts for added rain water discharge.
Gutter Guards and Gutter Covers
There are a variety of products to keep leaves, twigs, and debris from entering into the rain gutter. Look for a guttering company that offers different brands of gutter guards and covers because each offers different functionality, pricing, and benefits. This allows the homeowner to select the best product for their needs and budget.
Rain Diverters
Rain diverters are wide, varied, and are custom made for each application. Generally, this refers to small pieces of flashing attached either to the roof or to the guttering to direct rain water certain directions. These diverters can blend in with the guttering system or with the roof.
3rd Story Height
Installing, cleaning or repairing gutters on a single story home are generally simple. However, when a home has a second story, or even a third, gutter installation and cleaning becomes a different story (literally). Be sure your guttering company like S&A Construction has the capabilities to safely clean, repair, and install guttering up to 30 feet above the ground if need.
French Drain Systems
A French drain is a draining system that collects water at the ground level and then channels the water through an underground pipe away from the home’s foundation. An under-ground French drain can added to an existing gutter system which helps prevent ground and surface water from penetrating or damaging a foundation.
Copper Rain Gutter Systems
One benefit of copper gutters is adding prestige to the home. But copper gutters are not just for the “elite” homeowner. Copper gutters are durable, having a lifespan of about 4 times that of typical aluminum gutters and add value to the home. There are different styles to choose from, reflecting the architecture of the home.
Gutter Cleaning and Repair
Weather, trees, bushes, and animals deposit debris and dirt into rain gutters. This will cause clogging and overflows during rain storms. A gutter company typically will offer ongoing services to clean out rain gutters and downspouts and insure the entire drainage system is functioning properly and make any necessary repairs.
There are many seamless guttering and drainage options for homes in Kansas. If your home is in need of a new guttering system, we offer free seamless guttering estimates for homes in the Wichita, KS and surrounding areas.