{"id":4223,"date":"2018-01-31T16:08:34","date_gmt":"2018-01-31T16:08:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gutterscincinnati.com\/staging\/?p=4223"},"modified":"2022-05-11T13:55:04","modified_gmt":"2022-05-11T13:55:04","slug":"issues-diy-gutter-installation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gutterscincinnati.com\/staging\/issues-diy-gutter-installation\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Gutter Installation Mistakes to Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s an old adage that says, \u201cfake it till you make it.\u201d This can definitely work when trying to remember the name of a new acquaintance standing in front of you.\u00a0 Those with improv skills can even come up with a reasonable answer to a question when they\u2019ve zoned out on a conference call and are suddenly asked to weigh in with meaningful feedback.\u00a0One area we\u2019ve yet to see a homeowner bluff their way through is first-time gutter installation.\u00a0Simply put, there are too many areas where a detrimental mistake can be made, which is why our <a href=\"https:\/\/gutterscincinnati.com\/staging\/seamless-gutters\/\">LeafGuard\u00ae installers<\/a> perform this type of work full-time.\u00a0There\u2019s rarely a scenario they can\u2019t tackle or a type of home that\u2019s new to them.\u00a0 They definitely know better than to make these common<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>DIY rain gutter installation mistakes.<\/p>\n<h2>Incorrect Slope Causes More Clogs<\/h2>\n<p>Gutters that are installed perfectly parallel result in standing water.\u00a0For water to correctly exit the gutters and be dispersed away from your home, the gutters must be installed at a gradual slope sufficient to move both the water and debris. This skill is learned and takes practice.\u00a0A weekend warrior is highly unlikely to achieve perfect slope on their first attempt.<\/p>\n<h2>Fear of Falling<\/h2>\n<p>Our team utilizes safety gear and scaffolding to complete their task. Attempting to install your own gutters from a ladder poses a serious fall hazard that could land you in the emergency room or worse.<\/p>\n<h2>Material Length and Transportation<\/h2>\n<p>Homeowners often marvel at how neat it is to watch their gutters being manufactured on-site and custom-made for their home. An unsung perk of this approach is skipping the hauling of long lengths of gutters, which can quickly become too sizable to easily haul in a pick-up truck. If a homeowner opts to buy their own gutters from a big box store, they\u2019ll likely be forced to purchase small lengths in order to fit in their vehicle. This presents a problem because more lengths of gutters equates to more seams which are likely to leak.<\/p>\n<h2>Correct Support Provides Stability and Protection<\/h2>\n<p>Brackets must be installed in order for the gutters on your house to remain secure and intact &#8211; they also provide functionality. Without them, your drainage system is prone to severe water damage and won\u2019t work properly. The formula for the number of brackets and spacing between them<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>is reliant on the gutter\u2019s weight and overall size.\u00a0 Amateurs often fail at this portion of the DIY gutter install and end up with sagging or rain gutters that pull away from the home.<\/p>\n<h2>Trusted Gutter Replacement Experts<\/h2>\n<p>Our team of experts have been improving homes and providing customers with the finest products in the Midwest for over 40 years. Before deciding whether you want to tackle a DIY gutter installation project, consider consulting LeafGuard\u00ae of Cincinnati by calling <a href=\"http:\/\/5135124064\">513-512-4064<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don&#8217;t install your own gutters without reading this first! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":3811,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[298],"tags":[345,351,352,312,314,344],"class_list":["post-4223","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gutters","tag-rain-gutters","tag-gutter-replacements","tag-leaf-guard-gutters","tag-gutter-guard","tag-gutter-installation","tag-seamless-gutters"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>DIY Gutter Installation Mistakes | LeafGuard of Cincinnati<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you&#039;re thinking about a DIY gutter installation consider these costly mistakes before proceeding. 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