Gutters are a key part of keeping your home or commercial building looking good and functioning well. Without an effective gutter and drainage system, it’s only a matter of time before you will have water damage, erosion and even internal and wall issues.
Altex Roofing can manage the repair or replacement of any type of gutter but our specialty is box gutters work. We have the skill and expertise fabricate replacements to match older box gutters or new ones that will meet the architectural and material requirements of new construction.
Box gutters tend to be found on older homes and commercial structures built from the late 1800s until the early to mid-1900s. Unlike gutters found on newer structures, made entirely from metal (usually aluminum), box gutters were made with a wood frame covered by a very thin sheet of metal – typically galvanized or stainless steel or even copper. Those were the most readily available materials that would resist corrosion.
Box gutters are ideal for maintaining the aesthetics of original or classic-design buildings. They are completely concealed from view and therefore do not interrupt the historic or neo-classic aesthetic.in some situations when no modern hanging gutter – even copper – would fit the architecture.
Because they are part of the physical structure of the roof, they contribute to a grander and more genteel appearance. Because of their construction, they add strength to the roof and the overall building. But because they are made of wood with metal linings they need they require maintenance to avoid rot.
In an emergency or when you need to avoid a major expense, Altex will work with you to keep the
water out of your house – and avoid a big bill now. An emergency or temporary repair may solve
your problem, at least for the short term.
Andy Chiodo is Very Happy with His Altex Roofing Experience