Do you love DIY home projects? Are your gutters starting to show their age? If the answer to both of these is yes, grab your ladder and your toolbox and let’s get started! Replacing your eavestroughs yourself is a great way to save on labour costs, but it’s important to make sure you are doing the job right!
How do you know if it’s time to replace the eavestroughs? Next time it rains, take a look at your gutters and see how the water is flowing. Is it going over the sides? Pooling water near your foundation? Do you spot any rust in the metal? You could try cleaning them to see if that fixes the problem–sometimes that’s all it takes! However, if that doesn’t change anything, your eavestroughs are failing.
So now it’s time to get started! Planning your DIY eavestrough project is important because they protect your home against water damage. An improperly installed eavestrough could lead to standing water or debris buildup, which eventually could become costly foundation repairs. For professional results on a DIY budget, you need to make sure you have the right measurements and the proper materials.
Fortunately, you don’t have to figure it all out alone! At Tamar, we specialize in helping homeowners find the best product for their project. Visiting our showroom means that you can get your building materials, but you also get expert advice, which takes the guesswork out of your job.