Should Gutters Be Removed When Replacing A Roof?

Some gutters have brackets that are fixed to the roof. If your house has this setup, then gutters should be removed before replacing your roof. The reason being the roofing company cannot strip the old roof off without potentially damaging the gutters.

With the gutters removed, it is a good opportunity to inspect them for any signs of damage or general wear. Most roofing companies offer gutter services, so if a gutter replacement is needed, new gutters can be installed during the roof replacement.

When reinstalling or replacing your gutters, its critical to install them the right way. The biggest mistake when installing gutters is improper pitch. When gutters are not pitched correctly, they leak and can cause damage to the roof, fascia, and even the rest of the house. As a result, you may experience issues such as water collecting at the foundation, wood rot, and roofing issues, even if the roof was recently replaced.

A fascia board is a long, thin piece of wood that runs down the lower border of your roof and covers the full roofline. A fascia board may not appear to be much, but it is an important part of your home's gutter system. The primary purpose of a fascia board is to prevent water penetration and thereby safeguard your home from interior and exterior moisture damage. Any experienced gutter installation company will make use of fascia gutter brackets. Gutters that are fixed to fascia board do not have to be removed when replacing a roof as they do not get in the way of the shingle replacement process.

Getting a new roof is a dirty process. There will be chucks of shingles, felt paper fragments, and loose granules that will collect in your gutters. The gutters should be cleaned after the new roof is installed as part of the clean up process. It’s not hard for the roofers to clean the gutters when they are already on your roof. 

Completing both projects at the same time will save on labor cost and allow you do deal with only one contractor instead of two. Ultimately, replacing gutters when you get a new roof is a decision you need to make. Sensible Home Solutions will be able to explain why, or why not, the gutters should be replaced. This decision is not always set in stone it just depends on the state of your gutters. If your gutters do need replacing doing so at the same time as getting a new roof will save you time, energy, and money.