I'm going to install some gutters and leaf deflectors from a box store; there are none on the house now. It seems simple enough, are there any potential pitfalls I should be aware of?
Installing gutters
Nov 22, 2004
5 Replies
if you want a 'tip', make sure the gutters slope so they will actually drain.
if it were me, i'd head down to the library and do a little research though. its not rocket science, but it does have to be done correctly.
randy
Don't fall off the roof!
"John Harlow" wrote in news:QZqdnaPZC-3IpD_cRVn- snipped-for-privacy@comcast.com:
The prior owners didn't have the gutters installed correctly and the basement always got water in it. Then I had a professional installation and no more wet basement.
Pay a little extra and get the vinyl. They are less likely to fail after a few years. Ditto on the slope - not too much, not too little.
Pj
Interesting - do you recall what the difference was?
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