Gutter services for snow country
Five kinds of gutter work Wausau-area homeowners call about, each handled by an independent local installer.
- Gutter guards and coversGuards that keep maple seeds, birch catkins and oak leaves out, chosen with snow and ice in mind.
- Ice dam and icicle controlLooking at why ice builds at the eaves, and gutter-side options like heat cable routing.
- Heavy-duty seamless guttersSeamless gutters with stronger hangers and larger outlets for snow load and spring melt.
- Snow and ice damage repairRe-hanging gutters bent or pulled loose by ice, sliding snow and frozen downspouts.
- Downspouts and meltwater drainageMoving rain and snowmelt away from basements without creating ice on walks and drives.
Which one do I need?
If the trouble shows up in fall, it's usually debris: guards or a cleaning. If it shows up in winter, it's ice: start with the roof and attic, then the gutters. If it shows up in spring, it's meltwater: downspouts and drainage. If something is bent or hanging, it's a repair. Describe what you see and when, and the installer can sort it out.
When is the best time to call?
Late summer and early fall are the easiest times to get gutter work done before snow. Repairs after a storm can't always wait, but guards and new gutters are best installed before the ground and roof freeze.
Icicles, overflow or a gutter full of seeds?
Call and get connected with a local installer who works on Wausau-area roofs.