Gutter RX vs. Traditional Gutters: Which is Right for Your Logansport Home?

Here, we will explore the differences between Gutter RX and traditional gutters. If your home is in Logansport, IN, we can help you by assessing your house to better guide you on which system would work best. Please give us at Gingerich Guttering a chance to help improve your home’s gutters. Call us at (765) 434-1009.

Traditional Gutters

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Traditional gutters are placed on the perimeter of your roof and are mechanically fastened to the edges of the roofing materials on the underside. Most gutters are made from galvanized steel to help reduce rusting. With the angles, there are several joints that need to be joined correctly to ensure the water flows properly. They are open at the top, so everything can easily flow into them. However, this will mean climbing a ladder to remove leaves and other debris from the gutters on a regular basis. Or you can hire a crew like ours to have them cleaned regularly so you do not have to do so. The outside of your gutters can be painted with any outdoor paint you choose, as long as your HOA has approved the color (if you live in an HOA area). Older gutter systems have their ends laid on the ground, which is okay. However, we have found that burying the end pointing away from the building helps immensely. This reduces the chances the extra moisture will disrupt the soil around your home’s foundation.

Gutter RX

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Gutter RX is an insert for your gutters. It is a metal mesh that fits in your gutter system. This allows water or snow to enter the gutter system without allowing leaves or other debris to clog your gutters. It is an excellent addition to your gutter system that, when fitted properly, poses no issues for your gutter system. However, if they are not fitted properly or installed correctly, they will cause a significant increase in the amount of debris getting into your gutter system and cause more problems.

Seamless Gutters

For those that either do not have gutters or their gutters are failing. We offer seamless gutters. When combined with gutter RX, these are some of the best upgrades you can do for your home without spending thousands of dollars. Seamless gutters are prefabricated; before they are installed, we measure the circumference of your roof to ensure a perfect fit. When you have us install both the seamless gutters and the gutter RX, we will do that all at once to ensure fewer interruptions in your daily routine. We guarantee we will not set up a date to install without having all the materials to handle the project first. We know how annoying it is to be told there are delays due to parts not being available or in short order, which is why we ensure we have everything in stock before we set that date with you.

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Whether you have traditional gutters or need new gutters installed, we recommend having gutter RX as well. This simple product will reduce your frustrations. We know climbing a ladder and pulling those wet leaves, among other things, out of your gutters is not something anyone looks forward to. Let this product help you with that. If your home is in Logansport, IN, and you are looking for a company to help with your gutters, call Gingerich Guttering. We have years of experience managing all sorts of gutter issues. Call our office today at (765) 434-1009.