WHY Gutters you ask? We live and work in South Florida and moderate to heavy rains are inevitable. Gutter Specialists' quality systems offer decorative detail to the practical service of capturing rain runoff and directing it away from homes and buildings. The objective -- help protect exterior surfaces and the perimeter from water damage. They also keep you from getting waterlogged as you valiantly try to reach the entrance during a downpour.
Not every building nor every roof slope requires gutters. Exceptions include roofs with sufficient overhangs that cast runoff well away from structures, where apt grading and drainage do the rest.
However, for structures suffering from problems due to surface water then an apt rain gutter system should be the first line of defense. A proper installation will help prevent moisture and water damages (backsplash stains, wood rot, seepage, erosion to foundations and soil, etc...) and avoid the costly repairs associated with these damages.
Unchecked runoff -- at the very least -- can tax paint and slip through cracks, contributing to eventual long term decay . At its nastiest, the excessive water infiltrates windows, invades walls and undermines foundations.
HALF-ROUND 6-inch gutters in Kynar Aluminum Metallic Copper Finish. (CGS Photo)
Rain gutter systems designed for structural integrity & aesthetics will:
Increase eave or overhang
Help protect foundations
Help protect landscaping
Help protect roof edge
Help protect fascias
Help protect exterior walls
Help protect siding
Help keep basements dry
Help prevent wood rot
Help clear and prevent damage to walkways
Help prevent splashback
Add decorative detail
ALUMINUM Seamless 6-inch K-format gutter with splashguard detail at valley. CGS Photo
Website updated June 2009
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Aqua Tierra Enterprises, Inc.
Dba: GUTTER SPECIALIST
2020 West McNab Road, Suite 126
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
Tel: 954.973.7797
Fax: 954.973.7667