Why you should use a trusted home improvement company that won’t cut corners when installing your gutters this hurricane season.

 

With hurricane season in full swing, it can be nerve-wracking to watch your home withstand storm after storm, cringing at all the possible damage you could be looking at. Your home is your biggest investment and you want to keep it safe, but let’s face it, the weather in Florida can be very unforgiving. With all the rain and debris, a quality gutter surrounding your house is essential. While a gutter disperses rainwater from your home, it is also protecting your home’s exterior and foundation from preventable and costly water damage.

 

The recent Hurricane Irma, which is estimated to have caused property damage costing up to $65 billion in Florida alone, has shown the importance of keeping your home well-maintained and ready for whatever might come. After the storm had passed, the team at Moreno & Moreno had the opportunity to see firsthand what can happen if you hire a home improvement company that cuts corners when installing your gutters. Here are some areas to pay close attention to when checking that your home’s gutters are in good shape.

 

Check your gutters can drain properly

No, that’s not a dirty swimming pool! The photo above shows a gutter constructed without a downspout hole for the water to go down, installed by another home improvement company. Standing water this close to your home’s structure can lead to issues such as water damage and cracks in your ceilings and walls, as well as providing a breeding ground for mosquitos. Be sure to always check a newly installed gutter system is working correctly, as soon as possible. You should also clean out your gutters regularly, especially before hurricane and rain seasons.

Avoid cracks and seams

These photos show before and after images of a water drain in a gutter installed by another service provider. The first was simply a hole cut out with scissors on the gutter and not a properly installed drop outlet. The finishing touches are very important and normally neglected by non-reputable companies offering the lowest of prices.

Gutter systems that are constructed of separate sections and pieces, known as sectional gutters, run a greater risk of smaller parts failing. The failure of even these small parts can cause your guttering to get blocked or overflow, leading to water potentially penetrating your home.

Seamless gutters, on the other hand, are a much more streamlined option. Not only are they more aesthetically pleasing to any home’s exterior, their seamless design greatly reduces the risk of leaking or clogging as there are fewer joins or gaps between pieces. Therefore, a seamless gutter design is ideal in Florida’s heavy rain, making your home much safer this hurricane season.

With Florida weather as unpredictable as it is, it’s important that you protect your home with a quality guttering system installed by a reputable company that pays attention to the details and finishing touches. You should regularly check your gutters and make any small repairs before they have the chance to grow into a larger problem.

At Moreno and Moreno, we specialize in the installation of seamless gutters, and we use only the best materials and finishes so your gutters will last for years to come! Our team is made up of highly-trained individuals and we pride ourselves on the quality of own work. As the experts in the finishing touch to your home, we refuse to take shortcuts! We guarantee that our seamless gutters are an exact fit by coming to your home to measure and cut your new gutter on-site. You can see some of our completed projects here, then book your free estimate today.