Utah Rain Gutters
The primary purpose of a rain gutter is to protect a building’s foundation by channeling water away from its base. They also help to reduce erosion, prevent leaks in basements and crawlspaces, protect painted surfaces by reducing exposure to water, and provide a means to collect rainwater for later use.
Ace Gutter offers a variety of materials, including pre-painted aluminum, galvanized steel, pre-painted steel, or copper. Most new homes have 5″ seamless gutter and 2″x3″ downspouts installed on them. Some homes with tile roofs and those with roof areas needing higher capacity system will need a 6″ seamless gutter and 3″x4″ downspouts. Ace gutter can install any style of gutter with any material. We have machines that run the gutter out to any length required on the project.
Seamless 5″ K-Style rain gutters are standard on most residential homes. Available in pre-painted aluminum, galvanized steel, pre-painted steel, or copper with a variety of installation options. This rain gutter will adequatley drain water that drains off most residential homes. It is installed with .027 gauge aluminum that is very strong, although thicker sizes are available. Our estimators are very knowledgeable and will recomend the right rain gutter for your project.
Seamless 6″ K-Style rain gutters are meant for larger roofs. Available in pre-painted aluminum, galvanized steel, pre-painted steel, or copper with a variety of installation options. It holds more water than the 5″ K-Style rain gutter allowing a higher volume of water to drain from the roof.
Seamless 6″ half-round rain gutters offer a classic, stylish architectural detail for your project. Available in pre-painted aluminum, galvanized steel, pre-painted steel, or copper with a variety of installation options. Recreate the look, elegance and craftmanship of an earlier era – with all of the advantages of modern roll-forming technology!
COMMERCIAL BOX GUTTER
Box rain gutters can be made in any size or shape. It is fabricated by hand in 10′ sections. Available in pre-painted aluminum, galvanized steel, pre-painted steel, or copper with a variety of installation options. This type of gutter is commonly found on commercial buildings. It can be customized to fit a specific need or look.
INSTALLATION OPTIONS
There are a variety of ways to install rain gutter. The most common is Hidden Hangers. Any time the fascia board is flat and 2X, we use Hidden Hangers unless otherwise requested. The hangers are placed inside the gutter, 2 ft. – 2.6 ft. apart, with a 3 1/2″ screw inserted through the back of the hanger into the fascia. For a more decorative look fascia hangers can be used, these come in many shapes and styles.
Hidden Hangers
Hidden hangers are the most common installation method. They replace the old spike and ferrule. In the past when spikes were used over time they would work them selves out. With a hidden hanger the gutter is screwed on so that it can’t work itself loose. It also leaves the front of the gutter with a cleaner smoother look because the hidden hanger hooks into the front of the gutter not going through it like the old spikes did.
Roof Hangers
Roof hangers are required on some houses. If the house has crown molding fascia or other similar fascia then roof hangers are required. The use a strap that is installed on top of the roof. They are usually screwed through the shingles. Other application are when there is a crown molding fascia or whenever there is not a fascia board that can support the gutter.
Wedges
If the fascia is angled we recommend gutter wedges – a little extra money, but well worth it. A wedge on angled fascia will make sure that the gutter sits level allowing it to handle the most water possible.
T-Wedges
If the fascia is angled or has an inch board that is not wide enough to attached the rain gutter, we recommend t-wedges. The t-wedge acts as an extra support for the rain gutter. If a t-wedge is not used the rain gutter will mount below the inch board. This allows water to penetrate the wood behind the rain gutter.
