Homeowner Problem
Steep roof runoff overwhelmed 5-inch sectional gutters, spilling over the front entry stoop during Housatonic Valley storms.
Gutters
Shelton, CT
6-Inch Gutter Replacement
Steep roof runoff overwhelmed 5-inch sectional gutters, spilling over the front entry stoop during Housatonic Valley storms.
Project Overview
Project Scope & Materials
This gutters project in Shelton, CT included gutter replacement with materials selected for regional weather performance.
Location
Shelton, CTProject Type
Gutter Replacement
Completed
November 2024
Duration
1 day
Manufacturer
Seamless Aluminum
Product
6-inch K-Style Gutters
Material
Aluminum
Color
White
Fancy House Solution
Fancy House installed 6-inch seamless aluminum gutters with additional downspouts at the low corners and extensions discharging away from the foundation.
Project Result
The Finished Outcome
Heavy rain is captured more reliably, keeping the stoop drier and reducing erosion along the front planting beds.
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