Gutters, and Downspouts in the Wahpeton, ND Area Play an Important Role

Gutters, and downspouts, play an important role in buildings. If you asked most people what role gutters, and downspouts play, the answer may be to move water away from a structure. This is correct, however moving water away from a structure also helps save other areas around the structure.

Erosion Control

If water comes straight off the roof, and onto the ground this can cause erosion near the building structure. Erosion may eventually start to cause issues with the building foundation over time, which may be costly.

High Traffic Areas

Gutters, and downspouts help to collect water from the roof, but also can be strategically placed to shed the water. For example, in areas where people walk, you do not want water coming straight off the roof such as front doors, otherwise the high volume of water collects in those areas, making it a potential hazard to walk through.

Saving Other Structures

If you have structures like a stained wood deck right under a roof, eventually the water will start to wear away at the stain, and eventually the wood. Driveways eventually start to wear down especially asphalt if water sheds straight from the roof onto the same spot of the asphalt. Outdoor patios, such as patio pavers, or paver stones can develop a slower form of erosion if mass amounts of water that streams off of the roof is consistently falling onto similar areas.

Gutters, and downspouts, help to mitigate these potential risk factors. Designs of gutters, and downspouts  can be numerous. From different color options, to material options for both residential, and commercial buildings. Gutters, and downspouts not only provide an important function, but help accent the overall design concept.

Lemke Home Improvements provides exceptional professional installation for the following products:

Seamless Steel Siding

LP® SmartSide®

Versetta Stone®

Metal Panels

Soffits

Fascia

Gutters

Downspouts

Our photos below highlight our capabilities using a combination of products Lemke Home Improvements installs to provide the ultimate "Wow Factor"!