At some point it just doesn’t make sense to fix your eavestroughs anymore. We’ve talked to many homeowners in Vaughan who have spent money fixing leaks and putting things back together only to have new problems pop up a few months later. When your eavestrough system is no longer useful it’s time to buy a new one. We know no one wants to spend money on something they can’t see from the street but a good eavestrough system keeps your home safe from water damage that can cost thousands to fix.
Most eavestrough systems last between 15 to 20 years depending on the material and how well they’ve been maintained. Aluminum eavestroughs last longer than vinyl ones and copper ones can last 50 years or more. We often see older homes in Vaughan with eavestroughs that are rusted through, pulling away from the fascia, or so damaged that repairs would only buy a few extra months. When we inspect an eavestrough system we don’t just look at the problems we can see we look at the whole thing. A small leak can sometimes mean the whole system is failing.
We at Professional Roofers Toronto want to help homeowners make smart decisions about their homes. We suggest replacing the eavestrough when we see enough damage to know repairs won’t fix the underlying problems. We go over everything we saw during our inspection and why it makes sense to replace it. We know no one likes surprise costs but we’d rather be honest from the start than have you spend money on repairs that won’t last. It’s not just a matter of hanging new eavestroughs when you replace them. We take the old system out completely first so we can look at the fascia boards underneath. Water damage is often hidden by broken eavestroughs and we need to replace the rotten fascia before we can put in the new system. We’ve seen fascia boards that looked fine from the ground but were completely rotten when we took off the eavestroughs. You’d be wasting your money if you put new eavestroughs over bad wood without fixing the damage first.
We always look at how the eavestroughs work with your roof during a roof inspection. To make sure the water flows correctly the right slope towards the downspouts is needed. We also check that your roof has enough drip edge which sends the water into the eavestroughs instead of behind them. Adding drip edge to older homes that don’t have it already will keep water from getting into the house in the future. These details are important because an eavestrough system won’t work right if any of its parts aren’t installed correctly.
Your budget and how long you plan to stay in your home will help you decide what kind of material to use for your new eavestroughs. Most homeowners find that aluminum is the best material because it’s strong and cheap. It can handle our weather without cracking or warping and it doesn’t rust. It also comes in many colours that will match your home. Vinyl is cheaper at first but it gets brittle in the cold and doesn’t last as long as aluminum. We help you weigh the pros and cons of each so you can choose the one that’s right for you.
There’s a reason why seamless eavestroughs are now the standard for replacement work. Every 10 feet traditional sectional eavestroughs have joints where sections connect. These joints can leak. Seamless eavestroughs are made on site to fit the exact measurements of your home. The only seams are at the corners. This means there are fewer places where leaks can happen and the area looks cleaner. We use professional tools to make eavestroughs that fit perfectly and work well for years without any problems. Professional Roofers Toronto is proud of the work we do to keep your home safe. We use heavy-duty hangers to hold up eavestroughs and make sure they are spaced correctly so they don’t sag. We make sure our downspouts are attached to your home and that they direct water well away from your foundation. We clean up completely when we’re done, taking all the old materials with us and leaving your property looking better than when we got there.
Regular Roof Maintenance that covers your whole roof system, including the eavestroughs is the way to protect your investment. Cleaning new eavestroughs at least twice a year will keep them from getting clogged which can cause overflow and damage. We offer maintenance services that make sure everything works right and find small problems before they become big expensive ones. When you hire us to replace your eavestroughs in Vaughan, you get more than just new metal on your house. You get a system that’s designed and installed correctly and you have people who care about keeping your home safe for a long time.
