The gutters that surround your roof are very important components of your building envelope, elements that need to be perfectly operational at all time to provide adequate protection from water damage. Gutter pipes are made from durable and resistant materials, but even these strong materials can become worn over time and need to be replaced. Here are some tips about how to pick the best time for gutter replacement:
- Best done before rainy seasons – the principal role of the gutter pipes is to direct water away from the building, so your pipes need to be in top shape during wet seasons. Parker roofing and gutter installation pros say the best time for gutter replacement is during the dry months in summer;
- Replace your gutters when you get a new roof – one of the gravest mistakes made by homeowners when they get their roof replaced is to combine the new roof with old gutters. As a general rule, when your old roof goes, your old gutters need to go, too;
- Calm weather in the forecast – gutter replacement is best done when the risk of interruptions by the weather is the lowest. When scheduling the replacement, check the weather forecast and pick a day that is not too hot, not too cold, when there is no wind and no rain announced.