Standing silent and ready, your gutters are heroes of your roofing system. They stand ready to divert excess moisture, whether from rain or melting snow, away from the roof and foundation of your building. Good gutters are so important that many lending institutions won’t even write on a loan on a property without adequate guttering capabilities.
Business owners should have gutter systems regularly maintained so that they work properly and don’t negatively impact the appearance of the property. Rain spouts direct water away from the building so that rain won’t leak into the foundation and lead to cracks and leaks in basements. Additionally, it is good customer service, as your customers won’t have to pull into a flooded parking lot.
Our 7” commercial gutters are fabricated in house which allows us to make any continuous length therefore no seams or joints to leak. We can also make them with or without an apron that sits on top of the roof which makes for a stronger and more watertight system. These gutters can be made in steel or aluminum and in a multitude of colors in the warranted Kynar color process. They are also available in Galvalume and paint grip metal as well.
Replace Those Old Gutters
Eventually, cleaning out gutters, or even repairing and repainting the gutter system won’t suffice any longer. The lifespan of a gutter system can be extended by maintenance but when gutters start to break down, rust out and look shabby, it’s time to look into replacing them with a more efficient and up-to-date system.
Your gutter system is susceptible to damage from a variety of sources. Regular wear and tear from time, storm damage, animal damage, among others.
Heavy winds, coupled with the icy winter weather we see so frequently, can not only overwhelm the system, it can actually cause it to pull away from your building.
When gutters have been damaged to the point that they are dented, rusted, or not securely attached to the building you should consider a complete system replacement.
A new system is an investment in your business, just like all other building maintenance. It improves the look of your property and protects it by directing water appropriately. Intelligently designed, it can even use that water for your landscaping needs! This not only saves your business money; it reaffirms your commitment to the environment to your customers.
Whether you are looking for a full gutter replacement, repair, or maintenance of that valuable gutter system, reach out to Cosam Contracting to ensure it remains in top condition and performing at optimal levels.
To learn more, call our Northern and Central Ohio location at 419-492-2201 or our Southern Ohio/Kentucky branch at 740-776-7777 and schedule a consultation.