If your home has no rain gutters or if your current gutters are falling apart, you may have questions about gutter repair and installation. In the sections below, Stuart Conrad Roofing Services, the premier roofing contractors and gutter installation specialists in Amelia, Ohio, answer some of the most frequently asked questions about gutters. 

FAQs About Rain Gutters

Do You Really Need Rain Gutters?

Rain gutters are critical in a state like Ohio, which borders Lake Erie and thus gets a prodigious amount of precipitation every year. Gutters direct rainfall away from your house to prevent roof leaks, foundation damage, and soil erosion, all of which can be extremely expensive to repair.

How Can You Tell If Your Gutters Are Clogged?

If water is sloshing over the sides of your gutters instead of flowing down the downspout, you likely have a blockage. If your downspout only releases a trickle of rain during a downpour or if they're pulling away from the house, you could have a clog. Water is heavy, and gutter mountings are not meant to support a full trough of stagnant water. If you notice these problems, call a gutter repair technician for help.

What's the Difference Between Seamless & Sectional Gutters?

Sectional gutters come in 10- or 20-foot sections, which are inexpensive and easy to install. Seamless gutters are continuous and more expensive, with a complicated installation. However, they are far less prone to leakage, debris collection, and blockages.

What Are Gutter Covers?

Gutter covers are mesh caps that fit over your gutters. They allow water to enter the troughs but filter out twigs, leaves, and debris, which pass over the gutter covers and slide off the roof. They prevent clogs and reduce the need for gutter repairs and maintenance.

Stuart Conrad Roofing Services, a team of respected roofing contractors and gutter installation specialists in Greater Cincinnati, offers comprehensive roofing, siding, and gutter services to customers throughout Clermont County and the surrounding area. In addition to roofs and gutters, they also install siding, fix storm damage, and provide expert chimney repair. Visit their Facebook page for directions, or call (513) 503-6215 to discuss your gutter repair needs with a friendly expert.