When a summer storm hits, water pours over the edge of your gutters in a sheet, digs a trench in the mulch and splashes dirt up onto the siding. Maybe there’s a soft spot in the fascia board, or the patio floods by the back door every time it rains hard. Gutters in Spring Lake Pointe have a big job, and when they’re too small or set up wrong, you see it fast.
It’s an annoying problem that’s easy to put off, because it feels minor. Over time, though, that water ends up at your foundation, your landscaping and the wood at the edge of the roof.
APC Roofing has worked on Central Florida homes since 2017. We’re GAF Certified, licensed in Florida (CCC1337030) and insured, and estimates are free. Call 407-270-1129 to have your gutters and roof edge looked at.
Why gutters matter on Altamonte Springs homes
Rain here doesn’t drizzle for hours. It comes in short, heavy bursts, and a roof sends all of that water to the edges at once. Without gutters, or with gutters that can’t keep up, the water falls in a line along the house.
That line of falling water washes out sandy soil and mulch, splashes dirt onto walls and screens and pools against the foundation. It also keeps the fascia board behind the gutter wet, and that board can rot over time. Good gutters catch the water and send it somewhere it can’t hurt anything.
Gutters in Spring Lake Pointe: getting the size right
Most homes get either 5-inch or 6-inch gutters. A 6-inch gutter holds a lot more water, which matters in a Central Florida downpour. The right size depends on how much roof drains into each run, how steep the roof is and where valleys send water to one spot. Our article on whether 6-inch gutters beat 5-inch in Florida goes deeper.
Downspouts matter as much as the gutter itself. Long runs need more than one, and the spot where two roof slopes meet in a valley can send a rush of water into one corner. Larger downspouts move water faster and clog less often.
Pitch, hangers and the board behind the gutter
A gutter should slope slightly toward each downspout so water keeps moving. Too little slope and water sits, collecting debris. Too much and it looks crooked from the street.
Hangers hold the gutter to the fascia board, and they need to be spaced closely enough to carry the weight of a gutter full of water and wet leaves. If the fascia behind the gutter is soft or rotted, it should be replaced before new gutters go up, since hangers can’t hold in bad wood. APC Roofing replaces fascia and soffits too, so the roof edge and the gutters can be handled together.
Seamless gutters and materials
Seamless gutters are formed on site from one long piece of metal, cut to the length of each run. With no seams along the straight sections, there are fewer places to leak. Aluminum is the most common material for gutters in Central Florida, because it doesn’t rust and it comes in colors that match most trim.
For more on how the install itself works, see gutter installation in Altamonte Springs.
Gutters and a new roof
If you’re replacing your roof, it’s a good time to look at the gutters too. The metal drip edge along the roof should direct water into the gutter, not behind it, and that’s easiest to get right when both are new. Old gutters often come down during a roof replacement anyway.
Where the water goes after the downspout
A gutter system is only as good as where it lets the water out. A downspout that empties right at the foundation just moves the puddle a few feet. Extensions or splash blocks carry water away from the house so it can soak in where it does no harm.
How it works with APC Roofing
- Book your free estimate. Call 407-270-1129 or request a free online estimate.
- Get a clear, honest assessment and estimate. We measure each run, look at the roof edge and fascia and give you a written estimate with the size and number of downspouts. Financing is available through Aqua Finance, Fortifi, Hearth and Home Run Finance.
- Your gutters go up and the site gets cleaned up. The crew leaves your yard the way they found it.
Gutter questions from Spring Lake Pointe homeowners
Are seamless gutters worth it?
For most homes, yes. Fewer seams means fewer leaks, and each run is cut to fit your house.
Do I need 6-inch gutters?
Many Central Florida homes do well with 6-inch gutters, especially with a steep roof or a large roof area draining to one side. The estimate will show what fits your house.
Can you fix the rotted wood behind my gutters?
Yes. Rotted fascia should be replaced before new gutters go on, and APC Roofing handles fascia and soffits.
Should I replace my gutters when I get a new roof?
It’s often a good time to, especially if the gutters are old or undersized. Your estimate can include both.
Rain that ends up where it should
When gutters can’t keep up, the damage is slow: a little more soil washed away, a little more rot in the fascia, a little more water against the foundation after each storm.
Get it sorted now. Call 407-270-1129 for your free estimate, and enjoy dry walkways, clean siding and a roof edge that stays solid through every rainy season. You can also see our gutters in Altamonte Springs page or our Spring Lake Pointe roofing page.
