Cleanly installed gutter and downspout systems designed to move roof runoff away from fascia, siding, landscaping and foundations.
Gutters do more than catch water at the edge of the roof. The system has to collect runoff, move it efficiently through the downspouts and discharge it where it will not create problems around the home.
We Roof Indy primarily installs 6-inch gutter systems for residential projects. The larger capacity is well suited to today's roof designs and provides more room to handle water during heavy Central Indiana rainfall.
The gutter itself is only part of the system. Proper performance also depends on downspout sizing and placement, roof area, valleys and concentrated water flow, gutter pitch, outlet locations and where the water is discharged at ground level.
Six-inch gutters provide greater water capacity than smaller traditional residential gutters and are the standard system we install for most homes. They are especially useful on larger or more complex roof designs where significant amounts of water can be concentrated into individual gutter runs.
Downspouts need enough capacity and should be positioned where they can effectively drain the gutter system. Roof layout, valleys and long gutter runs can all affect where outlets and downspouts should be located.
Not every section of a roof sends the same amount of water to the gutters. Valleys, multiple roof planes and large drainage areas can concentrate runoff into specific locations. The gutter system should account for how water actually moves off the roof.
Getting water into a downspout is not the end of the job. Discharge should be considered so water is directed away from foundations, walkways, landscaping and other areas where repeated runoff can create problems.
We Roof Indy offers and installs gutter protection systems for homeowners who want to reduce the amount of leaves, seed pods and other debris entering the gutters.
Gutter guards are not completely maintenance-free, and the right system depends on the roof, surrounding trees and how much debris the home typically receives.
When appropriate, we can install gutter guards with a new gutter system or add them to an existing compatible system.
The goal is to reduce routine cleaning while still allowing the gutter and downspout system to move water effectively.
For most residential projects, We Roof Indy installs 6-inch seamless aluminum gutters in a wide range of colors so the gutters and downspouts can coordinate with the roof, siding, trim and other exterior finishes.
We can also handle specialty and commercial gutter systems when the project calls for something beyond a standard residential installation.
Our standard choice for most residential projects. Six-inch seamless gutters provide strong water capacity and are available in a wide range of colors to complement the exterior of the home.
For homes where the architecture calls for a more distinctive gutter system, we can install copper and half-round gutters. These systems can provide both functional drainage and an architectural detail that becomes part of the home's exterior appearance.
We can also handle commercial and larger-capacity gutter applications. The appropriate gutter profile, size, downspouts and drainage layout depend on the building, roof area and amount of water the system needs to manage.
When selecting a gutter system, we consider water capacity, roof design, downspout placement, appearance and how the finished system integrates with the rest of the property.
May indicate clogs, inadequate outlets, poor slope or a system that is undersized for the roof area.
Fastener failure, damaged fascia or repeated ice loading can allow gutters to separate from the roof edge.
Short, disconnected or poorly located downspouts can release large volumes of water too close to the home.
When roofing and gutters are both being replaced, coordinating drip edge, gutter apron, fascia condition and installation sequence produces a cleaner result and clearer responsibility.
Isolated problems such as a loose section, leaking joint or damaged downspout may be repairable when the rest of the gutter system is in good condition. Replacement may make more sense when gutters are pulling away from the home, repeatedly leaking, improperly pitched, undersized, extensively damaged or no longer moving water effectively. We evaluate the condition of the entire system before recommending repair or replacement.
Six-inch gutters provide greater water capacity than smaller traditional residential gutters and work well with many of today's larger and more complex roof designs. They provide additional capacity for heavy rainfall and areas where valleys or multiple roof planes concentrate water into a gutter run. We primarily install 6-inch systems for residential gutter replacement.
There isn't one correct number for every home. Downspout requirements depend on roof area, gutter-run length, roof design, valleys, outlet capacity and where water can safely discharge around the property. Proper placement is just as important as the number of downspouts.
Gutter guards can be worthwhile for homes that regularly collect leaves, seed pods and other debris. They can reduce routine gutter cleaning and help keep debris out of the gutter and downspout system. No gutter protection system is completely maintenance-free, so the right choice depends on the home, surrounding trees and the type of debris the property receives.
In many cases, yes. If the existing gutters are properly installed, in good condition and compatible with the gutter protection system, guards may be added without replacing the gutters. If the existing system has drainage, pitch, capacity or condition problems, those issues should be addressed before adding gutter protection.
Yes. In addition to 6-inch seamless aluminum residential gutters, We Roof Indy can install copper and half-round gutter systems for homes and projects where the architecture calls for a specialty system. We can also handle commercial and larger-capacity gutter applications where the building and roof drainage requirements call for a different gutter profile, size or downspout configuration.
Tell us what you are seeing and what you would like to accomplish. We will follow up to discuss the project and schedule the appropriate next step.
Tell us a few basics about your project. We will follow up to discuss the next step.
