Frequently Asked Questions about Gutter, Soffit, and Fascia
You’re a homeowner or business owner, not an exterior contractor. It is normal to have some questions about the specialized service of gutters. Choosing the correct gutters and downspouts for a home or business is one of many important decisions an owner can make, which is why they need to have a strong understanding of all the options as well as the pros and cons of each. Our FAQ will provide helpful insights when selecting gutters, soffits, and fascia for your property. When it comes to common home gutter installation and functionality, C&H Unparalleled has your back. Our experts answer your most frequently asked gutter-related questions.
There are several factors including the size of your home that will determine the cost of your new gutter system. Having proper rainwater management is an important investment in your home. To learn what you should look for in a rain gutter, contact C&H Unparalleled for a free no-obligation estimate.
Typically, we can complete the gutter installation in a day. Depending on the size of your home, we may even be done in 3-4 hours.
Without seamless construction, your gutter is prone to sagging, leaking, and rust spots. Gutter seams can cause lots of headaches for homeowners as well as cause water damage.
Seamless gutters are made from heavy gauge aluminum. They are 0.27 thick which helps prevent denting and bending.
All gutters are either sectional or seamless. They come in various materials, sizes, and colors. Contact us for more details on this question.
Yes, we do install copper guttering in both half-round and rectangular/k-style. We have installers who are skilled at getting copper gutters done just right. If copper is out of the budget, we also offer aluminum guttering that imitates the look of the copper gutter.
Seamless Gutters have fewer seams and joints in the gutters and downspouts, which leads to less chance of leaking. The product is stronger than a standard gutter system because it’s not made of multiple parts. This allows it to withstand heavy loads and strong winds.
Fascia Gutters are a combination of both the gutter and the fascia itself. This results in seamless protection around the edge of the roof. These gutters appear to be a core part of the house rather than a finish trim on the edge.
Most gutters come in several shapes and sizes called profiles. These include U-shape as well as K-shape configurations. In K-shape configurations, the ogee-shaped front looks like the letter K allowing the system to have more of a crown molding look rather than a boxy appearance.
The size of your home, the amount of rain your property receives per year, the trees around your home, the materials needed for great performance, the gutter style, and the gutter color are all factors when choosing which gutter product to use.
We use the strongest no-rust screw in hidden hangers. We do NOT use the old-style spikes and farrels that tend to pull away and fail after a few years.
Certainly, if you are a regular do-it-yourselfer and are comfortable on a ladder, you can install sectional gutters, but you’ll need a qualified professional with specialized equipment to install seamless gutters.
Drip edges are metal sheets, usually shaped like an “L,” installed at the edge of the roof. Also called drip edge flashing or D-metal, they serve a vital function by directing water away from the fascia and into the gutter.
Drip edges offer essential defenses against water damage, pests, and potential problems that can crop up without this vital element. By steering water away from the roof’s edge and channeling it into the gutter system, it protects your home’s structure.
While a drip edge typically looks like a T-shaped metal design, a gutter apron has an L shape. Moreover, gutter aprons are ideal for low-slope roofs, while drip edges provide protection to the fascia board on roofs with a higher pitch.
This usually indicates that the gutters are misaligned with the fascia board or loose screws in the gutter hanger system, causing water to seep.
Yes. We back all of your product and installation with a 1 year no-hassle warranty on labor and 20 years on the material.
Gutter cleaning cost varies based on the linear feet of your gutters. A two-story home versus a one-story home will likely be more expensive. In terms of average cost, gutter cleaning could be between $200-350. Our project manager to give you an accurate estimate based on your specific home.
The standard answer would be twice a year, once in late spring and once in early fall. If you have pine trees in close proximity of your home or maple trees with “helicopter” seeds, annual cleaning is a must.
There are a couple of ways to combat leaves. Regular gutter cleaning can help. Keeping your trees trimmed back from your home is helpful. Gutter guards/covers are an option for keeping your gutters free of leaves without constant maintenance. Please contact our team to analyze options and pricing.
Technically, gutters should be installed at ¼ in. per foot of slope, but it can vary because homes settle. When installing gutters, we take two things into account – aesthetics and functionality. We want your gutter system to both look good and work properly, so we may suggest adding an additional downspout to achieve this.
Absolutely. In fact, the number one cause of foundation damage is inadequate drainage. Gutter installation is crucial for your home’s water management system.
Rain gutters without downspouts will not flow water away from the roof or foundation of a building properly. A downspout is attached to the corners of a building and used to transfer the water from the gutter to the street or other drainage location.
Both soffits and fascias are parts of your roof’s eaves and overhangs. The term fascia refers to the vertical boards immediately under your roof material where the gutters are attached. The soffit is the horizontal area that extends from the fascia to your home’s siding or base. Modern soffits are made of vinyl, aluminum, or wood and have vents to let air into the attic or under roof area.
The main purpose of soffits and fascias is to control the amount of air and moisture that enters the inside roof area. Without this protection, wooden areas may begin to break down, become weak, and cause problems for the roof and the rest of your home. The soffit also has the added job of keeping debris and moisture from blowing up into your house during a bad storm.
While the modern materials used for soffit and fascia are virtually maintenance-free, we highly recommend cleaning your entire eaves trough system twice a year to prevent the harmful buildup of dirt, leaves, and/or debris.
While it is safe to clean your soffit and fascia using a pressure washer, we recommend that you avoid using too high of a pressure setting around your attic as any water leakage could potentially cause moisture damage and mold.
Most soffit and fascia panels will come with a guarantee for 10 or more years but the exact time between replacements will depend on external conditions, the level of care they are subjected to, as well as the materials they are made from.
It’s best to remove the fascia before replacing the soffit. Because of the position of the soffit underneath the fascia, it would likely cause damage if you didn’t remove it as well.
With a non-porous surface, aluminum soffits are not able to hold paint the same way wooden materials might be able to. In the case where you do wish to paint your residential soffits, we recommend treating them with an acidic primer for metal surfaces in advance.
Yes – our teams are committed to a thorough cleanup where any discarded materials will be carefully removed, recycled, and disposed of. At C&H Unparalleled, we are committed to service you can rely on.
Ice damming happens when the heat from the house escapes through the roof and melts the snow on the roof. When the water runs down to the overhanging eaves, where there is no more heat, it freezes. The ice builds up, until, eventually, it creates a dam that holds the water back.
A limited lifetime warranty means that your product will be free of defects for the life of the product. This does not mean the product will last your lifetime. If you move or sell your house, the gutter warranty will no longer be applicable to the new homeowners.
C&H Unparalleled, Inc.
Gutter, Soffit, & Fascia Specialist
11000 Metro Parkway, Ste 15
Fort Myers, FL 33966
Office: 239-359-7054
Hours of Operation:
Weekdays – 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Or by Special Appointment.
C&H Unparalleled expertise encompasses every aspect of gutter, soffit, fascia fabrication, and installation. Whether the project is based on repair or an entirely new installation, our company specializes in this industry, with over 25 years of combined experience. Our primary goal is to offer peace of mind to the owners of commercial and residential properties with our reliable and trustworthy gutter, soffit, and fascia services.
C&H Unparalleled services include but are not limited to the design and installation of gutters, soffits, fascia, pool cages & screens, pressure washing, painting, and more. We also take proactive steps to ensure our work exceeds the level of quality required by our certification, where perform quality control inspections upon completion to verify that it was done properly. This ensures the long-term safety and durability of an installation.
C&H Unparalleled is committed to giving our full attention to every step of any project. We are dedicated to the highest standards of work and service while utilizing state-of-the-art equipment. We will mitigate any negative impact during installation that may challenge a project. Our company provides highly qualified and experienced teams, who are committed to completing projects safely, on time, and within budget.