Gutters (Eavestroughs)

Irwin Industries installs:

  • Seamless aluminum gutters
  • Downpipes
  • Copper gutters
  • Steel gutters
  • Gutterguard (leaf protection for gutters - leaftraps)
Protects gutters from leaves, needles and debris. Custom sized to fit over standard 5" + 6" gutter.
Easily installed - screwed sercurely to existing gutter.
Available in 8' lengths of louvered aluminum.
 
Installs into existing downpipe. Self cleaning design.
Minimal maintenance.
Helps prevent expensive cleaning of perimeter drains.

 

Aluminum 2x3 Downpipe

 

Custom Radius Gutter

 

Copper 5" gutter & 2x3" copper pipe

 

Copper 1/2 Round Gutter

 

Gutters - do they really matter?

1) What are gutters and what do they do?
Often called eavestroughs, gutters keep water from damaging your house. Rainwater must be channeled from your roof to a storm drain system or an area well away from your house. Possible damage can include: flooded basements, mould issues (both interior and exterior), soil erosion, stained concrete, rotted decks, and stained stucco or siding.
2) How do I know that my gutters need attention? If you see:
Signs of water leaking at the corners of your gutters, streaking, peeling paint, or water staining of the wood that the gutters are fastened to (the fascia board), water spilling down a wall during a rainstorm, signs of corrosion or rusting on the gutter, gutters sagging, twisting or falling away from the fascia board they are fastened to, mould or peeling paint on the side of the house or moisture problems in a basement or crawlspace (if your perimeter drains are o.k.). These can all be signs of gutter problems and should be corrected before your home is damaged.
3) Do you always replace existing gutters or can they be repaired?
When we do an estimate, we can discuss with you what we feel the scope of work should be. If the gutters were installed correctly initially, a handyman may be able to make repairs. If the gutters were not installed properly or the corners not joined correctly, the cost of repairs may be more than the price of new gutters.