Have you ever observed and wondered about a pipe or a tube-like thing running just below the roof? This collection channel is known a gutter and the main use of this is to prevent water from dripping water on the wall directly. Slanting roofs of the houses do not let the dirt or water accumulate on the roof. The water or the dirt slopes down the roof and flows through the gutters, thus avoiding any damage to the roofs or the walls of the house and increasing the life span of the overall structure. 

However, these useful gutters have to be installed properly, so that they can perform their function accurately. The gutter installation needs to have a suitable slope so that the water and dirt accumulated can easily be drained away from the structure. 

Options You Can Go For 

There are two methods of gutter installation. You can either install the gutters by yourself or hire a professional contractor who can ensure that gutters are accurately installed. There is no harm in doing it personally, but there are many things that can go wrong with this process, hence professional help would be preferable. 

Tips For Installing The Gutters 

Here are some of the tips about gutter installation, both by doing it yourself method as well as installation performed by professional services. No matter how you are getting your gutter installation done, by professionals or by personal ways, there are some tips that should be followed before the actual process begins: 

• Selection of the size of the gutter- The size of the pipe used to build a gutter has to match the slope and size of the roof. The pipe of a gutter cannot be overflown by water due to the smaller size of pipe used, similarly larger pipe would be inconvenient too! 

• Right slope and right outlet spot are crucial- The pipe used to build the gutter needs to have a proper slope, and that too towards the outlet point. This will allow the water flowing from the gutter to reach the outlet easily. Also, the outlet point needs to be in the perfect position that can handle the heavy flow of water through the gutters. 

• Proper measurements can avoid the mess- Gutter installation is quite a risky task, as it involves working at heights. It is better to take measurements and create an outline of the same before actually cutting the pipes. This will avoid double working, which in turn will save money, time, and effort.

• Taking care of all the joints by sealing them properly- The pipes of the gutter are surrounded on the base of the roof, on all the four sides. So, it is obvious that there would be joints on the corners of the walls. Now, these joints are needed to be sealed properly, so that the water would flow through the gutters without leaking from the joints. 

• Decide on the budget- Last but not least, decide the budget beforehand and accordingly decide the quality of the pipes needed for the gutter. Prepare the list of the materials needed for the gutter installation, compare the prices, and decide according to your budget. However, it’s advised not to compromise with quality for cheap prices. 

So, these were some of the tips that might be useful for you. As compared to doing it personally, it is better to hire professionals to carry out the task. If you are not interested in hiring someone, it is better to at least consult them. The function of a gutter is to protect the walls from getting wet all the time in the rainy season. It is hence of utmost importance, that after installation of the gutter, cleaning it at intervals is also vital. If the gutters get clogged, water won't be able to flow through them, which will eradicate the main motive of the gutter.