COPPER GUTTERS AT THE HOMESTEAD TODAY
So a beautiful install, but had I not been present at the start of the job both the contractor and I would have faced a disaster.
Support of 1/2 round gutter systems is critical to longevity; best every 2 feet. There are 2 types of hangers for old school rafter tail installs. End mount which have 2 screws that embed into the 100 year old rafter end grain; not so stable. Side mount that are face installed with 5 screws into the side of the rafters; much more stable. I requested the side mount hangers to the sales estimator for the contractor but the workers arrived with end mount hangers. Also, I specified white Aluminum 1/2 round gutters for the rear to save $$$ with the estimator but the workers started making standard K style gutters when starting.........so here is the issue... communication.
This contractor was a larger company that primarily is a roofing company. They need to offer gutters as well to be able to fully service their roofing clients. So this is sub-contracted out which is where the communication breakdown often occurs. The rear gutter near fail is partially on me. I specifically requested 1/2 rounds but the estimator specced out K gutters which was clearly on the estimate which I reviewed and did not catch. That's on me.
A short call and an hour later we were back on track.....all be because I started the job present on the job site.
A must for every day of project work.
Seeing Knowing Raining now and now I don't care Inspector Bill Carlson
