Find the gutter installation you seek from W. L. Hurst Inc., in Norfolk, Virginia. Our company also offers siding repair and replacement services. Let us help you transform the look of your home with our selection of high-quality products. W. L. Hurst Inc., has been the number one siding, gutter, roofing and window repair and installation specialist in the area since 1962. We're exceptionally trained and experienced when it comes to keeping the rain out of your home and in rain carrying systems.
How many times a year do you have to get out the ladder and clean your gutters? Most people have to do it twice a year, maybe more if they have tall trees. When you have gutter covers, you only need to worry about cleaning your gutters every 3-5 years.
There are many advantages to using aluminum gutters. These are the most common type of gutter you’ll find because they can be painted (or they can be ordered in different colors) and because they don’t weigh a lot.
Gutter covers are effective at improving the flow of water through the gutters and downpipes of your home. This is because they are able to filter out debris and contaminants, effectively stopping the occurrence of blockages.
If you live in an area with lots of mature trees that are taller than your house, cleaning your gutters twice a year may not be enough. In this case, consider cleaning them once a season.
What’s a “drop” gutter? In colonial America, a drop gutter was a wood downspout attached to a gutter. Made with long, light boards assembled into boxy tubes, drop gutters were leaky, subject to rot, and only marginally effective.