The kerb appeal of your home makes a huge impact on your property. Having a great kerb appeal will make your home stand out in the street. It will also make a big difference in how likely your home is to sell and for how much too.  In this blog post we look at how you can boost your homes kerb appeal with your guttering and boost the value of your home too.

When trying to sell your home there will be things that buyers really want to see. This could be a garage, large kitchen, modern bathroom or similar. However, there will also be smaller things that buyers wouldn’t have even thought about but will make a change to their thoughts on purchasing your home. One of these things are your gutters.

First Impressions

The outside of your home is the first thing potential buyers will see of your home. It’s what can make or break that first impression. You want to make a great first impression so potential buyers will like your home from the moment they first see it. While many homeowners will cut their lawns, trim hedges and weed the front path – if the guttering is hanging down, loose or water is pouring over the side of the gutter, this can be a big turn off.

If you have a brand-new gutter installed, it can really boost the appeal of your home and help your property stand out for all the right reasons. While potential buyers of your home may not realise you have new gutters, or what it is that makes your property stand out – they’ll be impressed at the finished result. You’ll have a home that looks well maintained and cared for. This is a huge for a lot of people looking to buy a home.

Boost Your Homes Kerb Appeal With Your Guttering

If you have damaged, dirty or overflowing gutters those viewing your house will wonder what other things are wrong with your home. What will they have to fix or repair in the future? They will also be wondering if these could be costly repairs. The fear of this can be enough to put them off purchasing your home.

There can be a big financial reward in return of a small investment in your guttering. Call us now to arrange a visit to your home. We can clean your gutters and replace or repair any damaged gutters too. Your home is likely to be your best possible asset – make sure you show it off in it’s best possible light.

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Here at Pristine Gutters, we are passionate about guttering. However, even we can admit that there are a lot more glamorous and exciting parts of your home than the guttering. That said, it is, without a doubt, a hugely essential part of the regular working of your home. This means that if the guttering became damaged, it could be a serious problem and will need addressing urgently.

So, how do you know if your guttering needs replacing or repairing? In this blog post we have put together some of the signs that your guttering needs replacing. If you spot any of these things when looking at your guttering, call our guttering team immediately.

These are the most common signs that it is times for your guttering to be replaced:

Your guttering should be attached to the fascia board or in some cases rise and fall brackets. However, if you can see it beginning to peel off the

fascia, you need to call in the experts. Guttering that is coming away from the fascia will no longer function as it needs to, to protect your home.

It doesn’t matter if your guttering is plastic or metal, it can still be susceptible to cracking or holes. If you have noticed holes, cracks or leaking through your guttering this means that it is damaged. You will need to get it looked at as soon as possible. If left, the damage could become more serious and more expensive.

Have you spotted pieces of your guttering on the ground? This could be small little pieces, chunks or full lengths of guttering for example. You may also spot screws, nails or guttering fasteners on the floor. These are all signs that your guttering needs replacing.

Water Damage or Water Markings

Have you seen water pouring from your gutters? Maybe you can see water marks on your walls around your guttering? These are both signs of damaged guttering that will need repairing or replacing. The longer it is left, the worse the damage will become and the more it will cost to repair or replace it.

By keeping an eye on your guttering and looking out for these signs that your guttering needs replacing, you can get ahead of any potential damage to your property and reduce potential costs of gutter maintenance too.

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Here at Pristine Gutters, we offer gutter cleaning, gutter replacement,  maintenance and gutter repairs. So, in this blog post we thought we would share the different types of guttering with you. By understanding the different types of gutters and how they work, you can ensure you have the right guttering for your home or business.

There are five main types of gutters. These are aluminium, steel, plastic, cast iron and copper. Each type of guttering serves a different purpose to ensure effective guttering for the property. Below we look into each type of guttering in more detail.

Aluminium is a great material for gutters. This is because it is renowned for its high strength. However, it is also affordable. Aluminium is very good at standing the tests of the weather and elements. Further to this, aluminium guttering is very durable. This means that it will alleviate some of the problems that plastic guttering will experience over time.

Steel guttering is making a impact in the UK. It is also an eco-friendly type of guttering, and has the lowest carbon footprint of any rainwater material.  Steel guttering is commonly used and seen as guttering for industrial buildings and warehouses.  In Europe it is the choice of guttering material and we have been installing it in a variety of colours. The steel is coated and is UV stable and won’t fade, and is 100% recyclable.

Plastic is the most common type of guttering materials on homes and other domestic buildings. This is because it is extremely versatile and affordable to. Many people will use plastic guttering on domestic buildings to manage the flow of rainwater away from the building. It is a very easy guttering material to work with, but does thermally expand the most.

When cast iron guttering is installed correctly it has been known to last up to one hundred years. Cast iron has great adaptability and can really change the look of any building. It’s a popular choice for a variety of buildings, but it does come at a cost. Cast iron will mainly be used on Listed buildings.

Copper Guttering

Copper guttering is recognised for its colour. Due to this, it instils a sense of ‘industrial Britain’ to any building. While it looks good on buildings, it is also great at helping water flow correctly. Copper will also prevent moss from growing as quickly. In turn, this means that copper guttering needs cleaning less often.

All guttering has its advantages and disadvantages. If you’re not sure of the right guttering for you home, give us a call.

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In this blog post we look at the benefits of steel guttering. Steel gutters are a favourite for our customers as it offers the best value when comparing money to longevity, in comparison to other gutter materials.

In fact, steel gutters can last up to 70 years with no need for them to be repaired or replaced.

However, they will need to be cleaned regularly to offer the best possible life span for your steel gutters. The downpipes are also much bigger. This reduces the risk of blockages and results in the easier flow of water too.

Our steel gutters that we supply and install for our customers come from Sweden. This means that they can cope with the heat and cold temperatures of the UK with minimal thermal expansion compared to plastic rainwater systems. Plastic based on a 20metre length moves by 25mm, whereas steel only moves by 4mm.

There are a number of different materials for gutters. These include PVCu, and various metals, such as aluminium, copper and cast iron. We feel that steel gutters are the best option for many of our customers as it meets most customers budgets and requirements. Steel is exceptionally strong and long lasting. It also looks great too.

Steel guttering is a good choice for your replacement guttering because it is affordable, strong, resists thermal effects and has a greater flow capacities. It is also recyclable. When you have steel gutters, you’ll know you are doing the right thing for the environment, as well as your pocket!

Want your gutters cleaned, checked, repaired or replaced? Call our team of gutter experts now.

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