Gutters and Downspouts in Duluth

Gutters complete the work of the roof by collecting runoff and directing it away from the house. When they sag, leak or overflow, water reaches the foundation, splashes the lower walls and deteriorates the wood at the roof edge, and over time that can lead to costly repairs. Replacing gutters at the same time as the roof is often the most economical approach. The drip edge and gutter line are designed to work together, and removing old gutters after a new roof is installed can disturb the new edge. A well-designed system begins with sizing, since larger or steeper roofs, common among Duluth's two-story homes, deliver more water than a small gutter can manage in heavy rain. Each run should slope gently and consistently toward its downspout. Downspouts should discharge where the grade slopes away, never onto paths or into hollows. Continuous gutters produced on site avoid the seams that most often weep, and closely spaced concealed hangers keep the line straight under load. If the roof still has many years of service left, gutters can of course be replaced on their own, and we will advise on sizing and placement either way.