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Gutter and Siding Installation in Springdale and across Northwest Arkansas
Custom gutters with leaf guards, and vinyl, fiber cement or engineered wood siding, for replacements and new builds.
Chapter 01
What a failed gutter does to a house
The roof sheds a lot of water in a short time, and the gutter is the only thing between that water and the ground next to the foundation. When a run sags, leaks or clogs, the water spills over the fascia and runs down the wall. It soaks the siding, splashes mud up the base of the house and washes out the beds along the foundation.
Left alone, that water works its way toward the foundation, and in a bad case toward a basement or crawl space. The warning signs are easy to spot from the yard: sagging gutters, leaks, rust, and water pooling near the foundation after a storm.
Roofline, gutters and a downspout on a dark grey stucco home
Custom gutters, leaf guards and three kinds of siding
Iron Shield installs custom gutters in a variety of colors and finishes, so the system can match the trim and the roof instead of standing out. The low-maintenance systems are paired with leaf guards, which keep out most of the debris that causes clogs and take the seasonal cleaning chore down to an occasional check.
The siding side of the work covers vinyl, fiber cement and engineered wood, on replacements and on new builds. Siding is the wall’s first line of defense against rain, wind and moisture, and it has to lap correctly over the flashing above it and under the trim below it.
Gutter and siding installation sits at the eave and the wall on the path of water. It picks up what the roof sheds and hands it off, away from the house.
Chapter 03
Looking after gutters and siding once they are up
Gutters ask for a look now and then.
Clear the outlets, check that the hangers are still tight, and make sure each downspout empties well away from the foundation. After a big storm, check them again.
Each siding material asks for something different. Vinyl is light and low in upkeep but can crack if it is struck hard. Fiber cement is dense and holds paint well, and its joints and edges should stay sealed. Engineered wood gives the look of wood, and its cut edges have to stay sealed against moisture.
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The gutter is the last part of the roof.
A gutter and its downspout finish the job the roof starts, even on a patio cover like the one shown here. When a roof is being replaced, the gutters are the natural next step, and Iron Shield covers both on the residential roofing side.
A new porch or deck needs the same care at its edges, and the outdoor structures page explains how those tie into the house. Estimates are free.
Questions
Questions about gutters and siding.
How do I know my gutters need replacing?
Look for sagging runs, leaks at the seams, rust, and water pooling near the foundation after a rain. Heavy rain and seasonal storms in Northwest Arkansas wear gutters faster than a mild climate would, and an inspection can tell you whether repair or replacement makes sense.
Do leaf guards mean I never have to clean my gutters?
No. Leaf guards cut down the debris that gets in, but twigs, pine needles and a heavy downpour can still cause minor clogging. Check the gutters now and then, and again after a storm.
Which siding should I choose?
Iron Shield installs vinyl, fiber cement and engineered wood siding. The right one depends on the look you want, the house and how much upkeep you are willing to take on. A free estimate lets you compare them on your own walls.