Being a coastal city, Delray Beach enjoys the best of sun, sand, and rain! Delray Beach averages approximately 62.33 inches of rainfall every year. That is 59% more than the national averages and 16% higher than the average amount of rainfall in Florida. With this much rain fall each year, it’s no wonder so many residents are having their homes equipped with a seamless gutter system. It’s the first line of defense against erosion and water damage when living in an area with such a large amount of rainfall. When it comes to cost effective protection against water damage, South Florida residents in Delray ensure their home has working gutters in place.

Protecting Your Family & Delray Beach Home from Rain

When it comes to gutters, many homeowners tend to underestimate the true benefits of this important feature of their home. They know that gutters divert water away from the home’s foundation and its surrounding area, but the truth is, they do much more than that. Gutters play an important role both in protecting the structural integrity of your home as well as in protecting the health of your family.

Mold is every homeowner’s worst nightmare, it’s not only expensive to treat but it can also put your family’s health at risk. When water penetrates the barrier that protects your home’s foundation against the external elements, it is absorbed by the concrete slab like a sponge. Over time, this process allows the water to travel into your home, under the carpets or wood floors, and into exterior walls. This is the ideal environment for mold because its warm and humid, two out of three conditions needed for mold to grow. While it can be treated, the aftermath is usually devastating because of the extent of measures that need to be taken to completely remove it. The good news is, there are simple and more effective ways to help prevent it, such as a properly functioning gutter system to help divert the water safely away from your home.

Gutter Installation By the Pros

Although most Delray Beach properties do have gutters, they may not have working gutters. The gutters may be clogged or there may be other hidden issues that may not be easily seen, such as standing water which is the perfect breeding ground for mosquitos. There also are those properties in Delray Beach that actually don’t have gutters. Whether you have existing gutters that need maintenance or are looking to have a new gutter system installed on your Delray Beach home, it is important that you hire a professional and licensed gutter installation company. This will ensure that your gutters will be installed correctly and properly unction for many years to come.

There is much to benefit when a professional gutter company does your installation. First, the quality of material used are much more durable. With South Florida’s intense heat, the gutter material and its sealants are under constant stress from the temperature changes. Second, you have more options and styles to choose from. When purchasing your own materials for a DIY, do-it-yourself project, there are limited styles and colors available at the local home improvement centers such as Lowe’s or Home Depot. Third, when hiring a professional gutter contractor, you have the option of choosing a seamless gutter system for your home which last longer and looks much more aesthetically pleasing on your home than gutters with seams every ten feet. Finally, if your gutters are improperly installed, not only can you cause damage to your home, but you may end up paying two or three times as much to have them taken down and reinstalled correctly. It truly pays to find a good reputable gutter company to work with, as you will also benefit by having the right people to call for any future gutter cleaning or gutter repair services.

Gutter Cleaning For Residential and Commercial Properties

Gutter cleaning is important to ensure the gutter system works properly. If gutters are not cleaned regularly, water dams within the troughs can develop especially during the summer rainy season. Blockages will continue to grow as more debris falls into the gutter system and accumulates at the dam point. This blockage in the gutters and along the roof can be anything from dead leaves and dried twigs to branches, seed pods, and even tennis balls, among other things. Yes, tennis balls. Somehow they seem to be a very common culprit of clogged gutters here in South Florida, especially near tennis communities.

Water can seep through the roof into the walls and off the sides toward the foundation of the home. Not only can destructive shifts in the ground compromise the home’s foundation and ultimately its integrity as rainfall seeps into the ground, but the surrounding area can suffer as well, especially landscaping, paver walkways, and swimming pools. All this can be avoided with regular inspections and maintenance.

Gutter Accessories and Leaf Protection Systems

Delray Beach homeowners that take pride in well-maintained flower beds or lawns may want to consider installing gutter extensions or gutter screens, also known as leaf guards on their gutter systems. This not only allows you to direct the rainwater where you want it to go so that it doesn’t wash away your flower beds and oversaturate your lawn, but the screens can keep your gutters cleaner for longer. These types of gutter additions are available in different colors and materials that can be selected so they blend in nicely with the aesthetics of your home.

If you want to add gutter extensions, gutter screens, or need other gutter installation services performed on your home, just call the gutter professionals at Gutter It Up. We are willing and ready to get it done for you so you don’t have to hassle with any of the dirty work. We are the trusted gutter professionals in Delray Beach when it comes to protecting your home with a state of the art gutter system. Schedule a free consultation with one of our member of our team today by giving us a call at (954) 603-1888