Gutter & Downspout Installation in Baldwin and Mobile County
Well-maintained gutters help protect your home from water damage.
Gutters and downspouts are important for the health and well-being of your house. By directing roof runoff away from your foundation walls, this drainage system is your first line of defense against basement or crawl space flooding.
A well-functioning gutter and downspout system preserves your topsoil and protects exterior siding and trim from backsplash water that can damage paint and cause wood rot.
The experts at Gulf Coast Exterioirs can install quality gutters that will provide effective roof drainage year round!
Did you know?
Many homes in South Alabama do not have gutters, and the ones that do have gutters and downspouts still sustain damage because of various problems. For example, gutters that frequently clog with leaves, twigs and other debris will overflow, spilling water everywhere. Gutters can be pitched improperly or be undersized for the roof areas they drain. In some situations, downspout extensions may be necessary to direct runoff farther away from the house. Aesthetic considerations are also important. Old gutters and downspouts that are dented or damaged detract from a home’s appearance.
Things To Consider
Because older gutters & downspouts can be difficult and costly to repair, many homeowners elect to replace old with new. Gutter and downspout choices are more varied today than ever before. The major decisions are explained below:
Materials
Historically, gutters have been made from many different materials, including wood, steel, copper and seamless aluminum gutters. Aluminum gutters are most popular today because of their affordability, durability and color variety. However, some historic homes may deserve steel, copper gutters or even wood gutters to maintain their authentic appearance.
Color
If you want gutters in a color that matches your house, aluminum is your best choice. Most gutter specialists have access to aluminum gutter stock that can be ordered with factory-applied finishes of different hues.
Style
Different gutter “profiles” are available. Aluminum gutters are often formed in a “K” profile that includes a flat back section and a curved front. Half-round gutters can sometimes be found on older houses.
Size
K-style gutters come in 5-in. and 6-in. sizes. The larger size is usually specified when the roof area being drained is especially large and/or steep. An experienced gutter installer will be able to determine which size is best for your house.
Gutter guards
This popular gutter add-on prevents gutters from clogging and overflowing – a smart addition to any gutter installation.
Additional drainage options
Downspout extensions are sometimes necessary to carry roof runoff away from the house. Many of these simply extend out over the yard or garden, while others consist of buried pipe that drains to a dry well or daylight outlet.
CONTACT US
For a free, no obligation, estimate or inspection!
Financing is available!
PHONE / EMAIL
AREAS WE SERVICE
Baldwin County
- Bay Minette
- Daphne
- Elberta
- Fairhope
- Foley
- Gulf Shores
- Loxley
- Magnolia Springs
- Orange Beach
- Perdido Beach
- Robertsdale
- Silverhill
- Spanish Fort
- Summerdale
Mobile County
- Axis
- Bayou La Batre
- Bellefontaine
- Bucks
- Calvert
- Chickasaw
- Chunchula
- Citronelle
- Creola
- Dauphin Island
- Grand Bay
- Gulfcrest
- Mobile
- Mount Vernon
- Movico
- Prichard
- Saraland
- Satsuma
- Semmes
- Theodore
- Tillmans Corner