Should a New Roof Be Put on Before New Gutters?
Homeowners that are looking to remodel or design the outside of their homes know just how stressful the process is. It can be difficult to decide which job to do first – siding, roofing, gutters, or windows. And while there is no right way to approach this, when it comes to gutters versus roofing, your best bet is to get a new roof first.
There are several reasons that this is the case, but the main reason is gutters have to be taken off in order to install a new roof, especially when the gutters were attached to your roof in the first place. This increases the length of the installation process and puts your new gutter system at greater risk of getting damaged during the uninstallation and reinstallation process. Repairs and re-painting your gutters can be expensive.
While it is best to have your new gutters installed after your roof, sometimes this is not feasible. If your gutters are damaged or just do not work, then you have no other choice but to have them installed before the new roof goes on. In cases such as this, it is best to have protection built into your contract with the contractor so your gutters are protected.
Chances are, you are not the first person to have lived in your house. If so, you may not have all the information about when the last time the roof or gutters were replaced. A home inspection will help to determine the overall condition of your roof or gutters. It is recommended that you get a home inspection.
Lastly, roofs and gutters have comparable lifespans, so replacing them together is not only the logical thing to do, but it can also help you to keep track of the lifespan by recalling the date of when each one was done.
If you would like to make an appointment with our roofing company, please contact KBL Roofing at (203) 208-7407 now, if you live in the Fairfield, CT region.