Until recently, I never realized the importance of gutters.
- I assumed they were optional and maybe even a waste of money.
When I first purchased my house, it was equipped with gutters. However, they were rusted, riddled with holes, dirty and doing little good. There were sections missing entirely. I removed them and didn’t bother to replace them. In Fort Worth, Texas, we get a lot of precipitation. It’s the second rainiest city in the state. The climate is humid subtropical, which means lots of sunshine, wide temperature swings and hurricanes. The roof is subjected to UV light, high winds, rain, snow, ice, hail, pests and debris. Letting the water run off the roof without gutters was a big mistake. The soil along the foundation eroded away, ruining gardens, killing shrubs and causing discoloration and damage to the siding. Even the integrity of windows and doors suffered. Too much water seeping into the foundation can be very expensive to resolve and even dangerous. Plus, it was very unpleasant to enter or exit the house during a rainstorm. My family got drenched from the waterfall pouring off the roof. Deciding it was time to replace the gutters, I started searching for a reputable company. I came across Miller Storm, a local operation with a proven history of quality. They were wonderful about explaining the different styles of gutters and materials. I was able to choose from K-style, half-round or seamless gutters. I paid a bit more for seamless gutters that are custom-fitted on-site to reduce leaks, minimize maintenance and optimize durability. They also look very sleek and modern.
