Does Your WNC Home Need a Rain Gutter System?

Rain Gutters aren’t just a “nice to have” accessory, a gutter system is an important part of your home’s maintenance. Properly installed gutters play an important role in keeping water out of your basement. Rain Gutters catch water coming off your roof and channel it well away from your home’s foundation so it won’t leak into walls and basements causing water damage or a musty damp smell, or worse yet, mold in your home’s interior and exterior.  While installing long seamless gutters or decorative gutters like copper, is best left to the professionals at Gutter Helmet of WNC. We install seamless aluminum gutters to match your home’s exterior and properly install them so they carry rain water safely away from your home.

For a free new gutter installation quote or a Gutter Helmet estimate, call the professionals at Gutter Helmet of WNC. We’ve been serving the greater Western North Carolina area since 1991. Call today at 828-681-5555 or click here to request a free, no obligation estimate. Visit us at www.NeverCleanYourGutters.com.

Copper Gutters Are Durable and Long Lasting

1/2 Round Copper Gutter

Copper gutters are popular for good reason. They are highly durable and long lasting which makes them the ideal gutter to install on any home. Copper gutters are resistant to rust and rotting, but they also maintain their shape and resist damage from heavy snow and severe weather better than some other gutter materials.

Its copper’s distinct look and rustic antique feel that separates it from other gutters from an aesthetic perspective. The color of copper gutters can change over time turning green, so it’s a good idea to get a sealer to prevent the color from changing.

If you decide to install copper gutters, you can expect to pay more up front, but most likely you’ll not have to replace your home’s rain gutters for decades to come and your maintenance will be lower as well. Many copper gutter systems installed in the 1950’s are still in good working order today.

To get a free, no hassle estimate on copper or aluminum gutter installation in the Western North Carolina or Asheville area, contact the experts at Gutter Helmet of WNC. We have been providing high quality copper and seamless aluminum gutter installation, repair and maintenance since 1991.

Visit us at www.nevercleanyourgutters.com for more information or call 828-681-5555.

Does my home need rain gutters installed?

The main reason your home needs a good gutter system is to protect your foundation. Good working gutters should be free and clear at all times so that the gutters and the downspouts can effectively drain rain water away from the home’s foundation.  If your home doesn’t have a gutter system or has an improperly functioning gutter/downspout system, it can not only detract from your home’s appearance, but it will almost surely cause possible structural damage and increase the potential for mold and mold related problems.

Gutter Helmet®  of WNC offers a wide selection of 5”, 6”, k-style and ½ (half) round seamless aluminum rain gutters to compliment your home’s exterior and prevent water damage. We  carry over 20 designer colors plus solid copper gutters are available to match your roof shingles and add style and function to your home.

Call one of our gutter installation specialists today at Gutter Helmet of WNC today for a free, no hassle gutter installation quote. Our seamless aluminum gutter systems are the best and we’ve been serving the WNC, Asheville, Hendersonville, Cashiers, Highlands, Waynesville, Weaverville, Black Mountain, and surrounding areas since 1991.

Visit us at www.nevercleanyourgutters.com for more information or call 828-681-5555.

What is a Half Round Gutter?

1/2 Round Aluminum Gutter

Half round gutters are a good choice for some homes. Half round gutters look just like they sound: a round tube cut in half. But since this is the classic gutter style used for centuries in Europe and America, half-round (1/2 round) gutters are standard or proper etiquette for many prestige custom homes. Usually when you see a stunning copper gutter system, it will feature the classic half-round profile. Thus half-round rain gutters are primarily used in custom homes and, nationally, account for about 10 percent of the gutter market.

Yet half-round gutters are now such a prestige item that manufacturers have developed roll-forming machines to make half-round gutters out of aluminum. Thus the half-round style is migrating into the mid-range housing market as an “upgrade” item. With their classic simplicity, the half-round profile goes with virtually any style of home architecture. And in contrast to copper half-rounds that are installed with semicircular wraparound hangers, the aluminum variety is slightly altered so that installers can use the same standard hangers they use for ordinary K-style gutters.

As for the performance of half-round gutters, there is some debate. Some say that a rounded profile won’t hold as much water as the more squared-off K-style gutter. But others believe that, while a K-style gutter the water spreads to the outer edges of the squared-off trough, as a rounded profile directs water to the bottom point of the trough and thus improves flow.

1/2 Round Copper Gutter

Gutter Helmet of WNC in Asheville installs seamless gutters in all styles. We offer half round and k-style in 5” & 6” in a wide variety of color, plus copper gutters and imitation copper gutters. Visit us www.nevercleanyourgutters.com for more information or call 828-681-5555 for a free site visit and gutter estimate.

Gutter Helmet of WNC serves the Asheville area including Hendersonville, Black Mountain, Brevard, Waynesville, Weaverville, Arden, Fletcher, Flat Rock, Fairview, Cherokee, Maggie Valley, Highlands, Canton, Candler, Cashiers and the entire Western North Carolina region.

Installing Your Own Gutters: Pros & Cons

If you’re thinking of installing your own gutters, read one. Most full-service home improvement stores in the Asheville, Hendersonville, Flat Rock area, sell “do it yourself” gutter systems. If you’re comfortable with hand tools, assembling and installing gutters shouldn’t present any great challenge, but the job isn’t for everyone. It requires that you know how to safely work from ladders (good balance and staying within your reach) and are comfortable doing it. Be sure to rent scaffolding for second-floor gutter work because it’s much safer than using a ladder. If you’re not up the challenge, you can always call your WNC gutter installation experts at Gutter Helmet and get high quality, long lasting seamless aluminum gutters installed in no time. A trained technician can be reached at 828.681.5555.

Installing your own gutters can save you some money, but there are a few pitfalls to watch out for.  Be sure to inspect the fascia and soffit for signs of rotted wood, which will need to be replaced before you put up the gutters. Many houses have a trim board or crown molding nailed to the fascia just under the shingles. You’ll have to either remove this or add a continuous strip of wood under it to create a flat plane for the gutters.

You also want to be sure to install downspouts in unobstructed, inconspicuous area where water can be directed away from the house. And to prevent water from running behind your gutters, you’ll want to install metal gutter apron flashing under the shingles and over the back edge of the gutter.

Most homeowners would rather call a trained professional, who knows what to look for and can help you avoid the pitfalls associated with installing your own system. The friendly folks at Gutter Helmet offers  5” and 6” seamless gutters in a wide array of colors as well as 6.5″ round copper gutters.

Call today for a free, no hassle estimate on your gutter installation project throughout WNC. 828-681-5555 or visit www.nevercleanyourgutters.com. We install gutters throughout Asheville, Hendersonville, Flat Rock, Waynesville, Cashiers, Fletcher, Fairview and the greater WNC area.

The Benefits of Gutters

Gutters aren’t just a “nice to have” accessory, a gutter system is an important part of your home’s maintenance. Properly installed gutters play an important role in keeping water out of your basement. Gutters catch water coming off your roof and channel it well away from your home’s foundation so it won’t leak into walls and basements causing water damage or a musty damp smell, or worse yet, mold in your home’s interior and exterior.  Installing long seamless gutters or decorative gutters like copper, is best left to the professionals at Gutter Helmet of WNC. We install seamless aluminum gutters to match your home’s exterior and properly install them so they carry rain water safely away from your home.

For a free new gutter installation quote or a Gutter Helmet estimate, call the professionals at Gutter Helmet of WNC in Asheville. We’ve been serving the greater Western North Carolina area since 1991. Call today at 828-681-5555 or click here to request a free, no obligation estimate. Visit us at www.NeverCleanYourGutters.com.

New Seamless Aluminum Gutters for Your Asheville Home

Gutter Helmet of Western North Carolina in Asheville has been installing new seamless gutters on area homes since 1991. 
 
We create and install 5″ & 6″ seamless gutters in aluminum or copper on site to the specifications of the homeowners’ home. We use pop rivets or screws, and outlets instead of cut outs. Our aluminum gutters are offered in 21 different gutter colors to match your home’s decor.

Prices will vary depending on size and material chosen for your rain gutters, number of miters, accessibility and height to complete a professional installation. Just contact us for a custom quote. You’ll find our prices refreshingly competitive for the quality of gutter and installation and the personable customer service you recieve. To recieve a no obligation, estimate on a new seamless gutter system for your home, contact the gutter pros at Gutter Helmet of WNC at 828-681-5555 or visit us at www.NeverCleanYourGutters.com

Does Your Asheville Home Need Rain Gutters?

Wondering if you need new gutters installed or your existing guttering system repaired?

Most homes need rain gutters. It’s likely that if you don’t have them, getting to your front door during a heavy rainfall is like walking under Niagara Falls. The Asheville region gets roughly 40” of rainfall a year, with the heaviest rainfall occurring in the month of March.

Without the right gutter system, your basement is likely to experience moisture problems.  If you find yourself getting out the sump pump or dehumidifier after every rain, you have a moisture problem and need to find a solution to drain water away from your home. Gutters can help when properly installed. Gutter Helmet of WNC installs seamless aluminum and copper gutters to protect your home.

A home evaluation by a skilled Asheville gutter installer in the can help answer any questions and help you determine what type of gutter system is right for your home. We offer 5″ & 6″ seamless gutters and 1/2 round gutters in aluminum and copper.  If you live in the Asheville, Weaverville, Cashiers, Maggie Valley, Hendersonville or surrounding areas, the friendly gutter experts at Gutter Helmet of WNC are available to offer expert advice at call 828-681-5555.

Why Seamless Gutters for Your Asheville Home?

Why Should You Consider Seamless Gutters?
Seamless Gutters, also known as continuous rain gutter systems,  are the most popular form of gutters installed across the country today.  Gutter Helmet of WNC installs seamless rain gutters and downspouts in a variety of colors in both Aluminum  and Copper.  We offer 5” seamless gutters for most standard residential new guttering systems, and 6” seamless gutters for  homes that have additional drainage requirements.

With seamless gutters, you are less likely to experience leaks because there are no  no joints or fasteners that may come loose and leak. Less leaks means less damage to your home and overall, a better performing gutters. One of the greatest advantages of seamless gutters is that they minimize the amount of maintenance you need to perform on your home. Many of these gutters are also hung from your roofing far more securely than the traditional aluminum sort, lending an additional level of security to the home.

Seamless gutters are typically too hard for the average home owner to install on their own. Gutter Helmet of WNC in Asheville has been installing seamless gutters and downspouts since 1991. Our trained gutter installation experts use reinforced brackets and the proper alignment techniques to securely install your gutter system. Gutter Helmet of WNC also offers affordable gutter cleaning and repair of existing gutter systems, plus the only gutter protection system that guarantees you’ll never have to clean your gutters again.

Gutter Helmet of WNC is a member of the Better Business Bureau and the Asheville Chamber of Commerce.

Your satisfaction is guaranteed. Call 828-681-5555 today for a free estimate on your seamless aluminum or copper gutters or visit us at www.NeverCleanYourGutters.com.

K Style Gutters and Gutter Profiles for Asheville Homes

If you’re an Asheville homeowner looking for new gutters, you might be wondering what the difference is between different profiles and style, like the K-style gutter.

Look at your gutters in cross-section. That’s what is called its profile. Easily the most common profile in the U.S. market is the “K-style” (or “ogee”) gutter. When looked at straight on, K-style gutters have an appearance on your roofline that resembles the crown molding on your indoor ceilings.
The popularity of K-style gutters is self-reinforcing. The more K-style gutters dominate, the more gutter installers will buy roll-forming machines which produce K-style gutters. And the more installers have K-style machines, the more homeowners will find that the K-style is the most widely available and least expensive gutter profile available.

Gutter Helmet of WNC installs K-Style 5” and 6” seamless gutters, as well as 6” ½ round copper gutters. Our professional gutter installers have been serving the Western North Carolina and the surrounding Asheville area since 1991.

If you need new gutters and would like to receive a gutter installation estimate, please call 828-681-5555 or visit www.NeverCleanYourGutters.com.