Gutters Galway

Guttering and drainage are important features of any property as they help to protect the building from water damage. Guttering is a system of channels that run along the edge of a roof to collect rainwater and direct it away from the property. Drainage is the system of pipes and trenches that collects and removes rainwater from the property.

It is important to maintain both your guttering and drainage systems to ensure that they are working properly. Regularly cleaning your gutters and clearing any debris will help to ensure that the water flows away from the property. Checking your drainage system for blockages and clearing any blockages will help to ensure that the water is removed quickly and efficiently.

 

Guttering and Fascias

Fascias and soffits play a major role in draining the moisture from the structure of your roof. While the name sounds alien, you have certainly seen these boxes under the roof encircling the house. They are the part of the guttering. First, fascias keep the gutters in the correct position. It’s essential that the water flows down the drainage pipe, instead of splashing against the roof. Second, they collect the moisture and help it evaporate through the soffits on the underside of the structure. As long as the mechanism works correctly, your roof remains secure.

Guttering

If your house has no gutters at all, consider investing in a system. The cost depends on the material. High-quality system to enhance and protect Half-round guttering is the modern and popular choice for home owners. Whilst the other popular choice of stylish square-line guttering is ideal when you want to create a contemporary finish.

The new PVC-u guttering systems are very efficient they will protect your property from the harshest elements, leaving your roof beautifully clean. High-impact, high-gloss PVC-U creates a durable, weather-proof finish that is guaranteed to perform for ten years. All these systems are fitted to ensure that the water flows evenly into the drainpipe with no danger of overflowing.

The most common problems our customers face are:

Clogged Gutters

This is the most common problem of all. Left untended, gutters and downspouts get so clogged with debris that they're rendered useless. The excess weight of leaves, twigs, and standing water can also make them sag and pull away from the fascia.

Sagging Gutters and Gutters Pulling Away from the House

This is usually a problem with the hangers, the hardware that secures the gutters to the fascia. They might have deteriorated over time, the fasteners may have backed out of the wood, or they're spaced too far apart to support the weight of full gutters.

Leaks, Holes and Improperly Pitched Gutters

Leaky gutter joints can be sealed by caulking the joint from the inside with gutter sealant. Gutters need to be pitched toward the downspouts for the water to flow properly. You want at least a quarter inch of slope for every 10 feet. Get on a ladder after a rainstorm and look in the gutter; if there's standing water, it's not pitched properly.

Downspouts Draining Too Close to the Foundation

Downspouts need to extend several feet from the house, or they'll dump right into the basement. Gutter extensions attached to the bottom of the downspout will discharge water well beyond the foundation.