I work for beazer homes a national home builder and would be happy to answer your question.
No gutters on new house.
This is the most common type for homes built within the past 50 years though many owners of older homes still.
We closed on our new construction house a month ago in derry.
Little or no overhang roofs which fit close to the home allow water to pour from the roof to within a foot of the foundation creating numerous problems.
Using gutters on that side of the home will allow you to redirect the water towards a downward sloping side.
A small gutter along the ground will assist with any runoff from the landscaping.
K style rain gutters somewhat resemble the letter k when viewed from the side.
If you notice that you don t have rain gutters and you haven t notice any water problems in your home you may be wondering if you really need rain gutters.
These areas are notoriously dry and don t necessarily even need to have them.
The right grading around your home is a great way to ensure that water drains away from your house instead of staying near the foundation where it can cause a lot of damage.
No problem werner roofing offers a variety of gutter installation options to make sure your home gets the gutters it needs before the bad weather rolls back around.
Continue reading to learn more about the key factors to consider when deciding if your home will have gutters or no gutters.
Is your house missing gutters.
The advantages of arid areas.
If you go to arizona or new mexico you may see some flat roofs with no gutters.
You may want to consult a professional and ask them more about how your particular house would react to new gutters.
Anyway although we could put gutters up there is no reason that we have found that would warrant it.
First of all not all homes need a gutter system.
Here is what you need to know.
There is simply not enough rainfall.
While not a permanent solution the way that gutters and other options are this.
When done correctly grading can improve the appearance of a home without detracting from its beauty with items such as rain chains.
As a matter of fact long island gets a lot of rain which make gutters a pretty safe and smart investment.
I mentioned to him that i d like to get a rain barrel and he said it might be tough to collect the rainwater from the roof as we have no gutters on the house.
For most residents throughout the long island area however the first scenario is a big problem.
In some communities front gutters are included.
If you live in an arid climate and don t experience periods of heavy rain.
While i don t know your specific situation i can address what we do.
Get in touch via phone at 616 844 5382 or leave us a message online and we ll get back to you with a free no obligation quote.
Each house would be different though and if we wanted a flower be along the long side we would probably need gutters it is really too shaded though anyway.