Questions
1. How do I wash my gutters?
2 . How long will I have to wait for
an estimate?
3 . How do you hang the gutters?
4 . What are your prices per foot?
5 . What are your colors?
6 . What gauge aluminum do you use?
7 . Where are you located?
8 . How long will it take to finish
my job?
9 . Do you clean gutters?
10. My gutters are leaking, what's the
problem?
11. What size gutters do you install?
12. What are the exact dimensions of
your 5 inch gutters?
13. What are the exact dimensions of
your 6 inch gutters?
14. What do you use to attach your gutters?
15. What are your brackets made out
of?
16. How far apart do you place the brackets?
17. What is the pitch of the gutters
per foot?
1 8. How many feet of gutter can be
run to one downspout
19 . How wide are gutter coils?
20 . What is the difference between
an A elbow and a B elbow?
21. How is your gutterscreen attached?
22. Does your gutterscreen come off
to clean out the gutters?
23. How long does the average siding
job take?
24. How long does the average fascia
job take?
25. How long does the average window
job take?
26. What are common rain gutter sizes
and profiles?
27. What different gutter mounting systems
are available?
28 . How can you tell if you are having
gutter problems?
Answers:
How do I wash my gutters?
We recommend first using ordinary non-abrasive household
detergents diluted as one-third cup per gallon of
water. Aply with a rag or sponge or soft bristle brush
with a gentle rubbing action. In some cases where
mildew (black spots on the surface) may be a problem,
use the recipe as follows:
1/3 cup detergent (example tide) 1 quart Clorox
2/3 cup soilax 3 quarts water
Caution should be taken when handling this to avoid
skin contact and to mix only in concentration stated
above.This is a very strong mixture, and the gutters
should be rinsed very well after application, because
bleach is highly corrosive when in prolonged contact
with aluminum. Caution should be shown not to spill
this solution on any bushes, it will kill plants.
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How long will I have to wait for an estimate?
Approximately 4 to 7 working days or sooner. In a
case of urgency, let us know and we will do all we
can to take care of you immediately.
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How do you hang the gutters?
We use a hanger that cannot be seen from ground level
called an omni. This is screwed into the drip edge
or fascia. If there is no drip edge or fascia, the
gutters are attached to the roof.
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What are your prices per foot?
Each job is different, so there is no set price per
foot.
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What colors do you have to choose from?
We have a wide variety of colors in stock, including
grays, browns, taupes, and creams. We can also special
many other colors, including hard to find colors.
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What thickness (gauge) aluminum do you use?
We use .032 gauge, the heaviest aluminum available.
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Where are you located?
Our main office is at 302 Oscar Vale SD, 57788
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How long will it take to finish my job?
The average gutter installation is finished in less
than one day.
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Do you clean gutters?
Yes. We will service and clean your gutters on a
contract basis. Please call for pricing.
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My gutters are leaking, what's the problem?
There are a few possible reasons for your gutters
leaking. The most common reason is that debris has
collected in the gutters or the downspouts.This will
prevent the water from flowing properly and force
it to run behind the gutters or overflow. Your gutters
may need to be cleaned. If your gutters are clogged,
you may also consider installing leaf protection.
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What size gutters do you install?
We have 5 inch and 6 inch commercial size gutters.
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What are the exact dimensions of your 5 inch
gutters?
"Five inch" gutters are 3.5 inches deep
and 5 inches wide.
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What are the exact dimensions of your 6 inch
gutters?
"Six inch" gutters are 4.5 inches deep
and 6 inches wide.
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What do you use to attach your gutters?
We attach the gutters with stainless steel screw
nails. Most other companies use zinc coated screws
which rust.
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What are your brackets made out of?
Industrial strength aluminum.
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How far apart do you place the brackets?
24 to 32 inches.
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What is the pitch of the gutters per foot?
Gutters are slanted 1/16 inch per foot.
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How many feet of gutter can be run to one
downspout?
On average, a single downspout can drain 50 feet
of gutter.
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How wide are gutter coils?
5 inch gutters are made from a 11 7/8 inch coil,
while 6 inch gutters are made from a 15 inch coil.
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What is the difference between an A elbow
and a B elbow?
When looking directly at the wall with the Downspout
on it (so you can see the wide surface of the Downspout),
an "A" elbow will bring the gutter straight
out toward you.If it's a "B" elbow, the
downspout will turn to the left or the right.
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How is your gutterscreen attached?
Gutterscreen slips under the shingle edge, and screws
to the gutter.
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Does your gutterscreen come off to clean out
the gutters?
Yes, gutterscreen can be removed to clean the gutters.
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How long does the average siding job take?
The average siding job takes 7 to 10 working days.
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How long does the average fascia job take?
The average fascia job takes 2 to 5 working days.
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How long does the average window job take?
The average window job takes 2 to 5 business days.
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What are common rain gutter sizes and profiles?
Gutters are formed in several profiles and sizes.
The standard profiles are a simple "U" shape
and a "K" style, which has a ogee-shaped
front, vaguely reminiscent of the letter "K."
Channels are 4, 5 or 6 inches in diameter; 5-inch
K-style gutters are a popular type. Matching downspouts
are 2 by 3-inch or 3 by 4-inch rectangular profiles
or 3 or 4-inch round (often corrugated) pipes.
The larger systems are generally worth the difference
in price because they're less likely to clog. If trees
overhang your house, 3 by 4-inch downspouts are a
good idea.
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