Are They Efficient?

After the installation of a rain chain, you shouldn’t expect to see any drainage problems on account of your new installation. It must be said however that when compared to traditional rain downspouts, rain chains are less effective. However, the effectiveness is largely dependent on how the chains were installed and what style was used?

Is It Just A Chain?

In most cases, a chain link is used to connect a number of cups, metal flowers, or other ornaments that help transport water down the chain. It may be that the rain chain is nothing more than a chain link. However, often home and business owners desire to style their chains to make them more aesthetically pleasing and efficient.

How Is The Rain Chain Installed?

These chains don’t affect the gutter system on the top of your home. Instead, a chain is merely installed in a gutter system to take the place of the traditional downspout. To make sure that your rain chain will work efficiently, it’s advisable that you hire a professional to carry out the installation.

How Do They Keep Water Away From The Home?

Unlike traditional downspouts, chains do not push water away from the home. To make sure that rainwater doesn’t pool at the bottom of your chain, install a French drain to ensure that water is being carried a safe distance from your home.

To have your unique rain chain installed in your home, call the Prestigious Rain Gutters company at 818-993-0493. These professionals are one of the few companies to offer rain chain installations in the Northridge, Los Angeles, and Ventura Counties.

K-Style Gutters

Most homes in the US use K-style gutters. One of the main reasons this is so is because it complements most architectural styles. K-style gutters lay flat on one side. This shape enables them to easily be secured onto the home. This style of rain gutter can be found in all different shapes and sizes. K gutters can either be bought at a full length, or pre-cut to be assembled at a later time. These gutters require assembling with the help of sealants and connectors. It’s suggested that the installation of these gutters be carried out by a professional in order to ensure that it’s done correctly. K gutters can be found in both seam and seamless styles. Seamless aren’t in need of much assembling and are less prone to leaks than seam gutters are. Gutters can also be found in a color that complements your home.

Half-Round Gutters

Half-round gutters can typically be found on colonial homes. They offer a unique design that only complements a certain style of homes. In particular, half-round gutters are best for homes with rounded rooflines that are made of copper and steel. Due to the complex design, these gutters are best left to be installed by professionals. The unique design also makes these gutters more expensive when compared to K-style gutters. Similar to K gutters; half-round gutters can be found in a range of colors and sizes.

With both types of gutters offering different benefits, you’ve got quite a bit to consider before your purchase. Consult with the experts by calling the Prestigious Rain Gutters company at 818-993-0493. The work of the Prestigious Rain Gutters is on showcase all over the Northridge, Los Angeles, and Ventura County communities.

Inspect And Clean Gutters

A clog will mean that the flow of water from the top to the bottom of your home is being inhibited. This could damage the integrity of your downspout. Clean drains twice a year and replace gutters every 20-25 years.

Extend The Rain Downspout

Have you found that even with a downspout installed, water is still pooling close to your home? An easy fix to this is to simply extend the downspout. Doing so will push water so that it’s a safe distance from the home.

Alter The Slope

It’s possible that water doesn’t have enough momentum to get pushed away from the home. You may have found that water is pooling in your downspout. If this is the case, you’ll want to make the slope of the downspout steeper.

Add A Splash Block

A splash block is placed under the downspout. This block’s purpose is to carry water away from the home once it has exited the spout. Blocks are easy to install and are cost-efficient. When you place yours below the downspout make sure it’s positioned in such a way that it leads water away from the home.

Surround The Downspout With Thirsty Plants

Aid in downspout drainage by planting thirsty plants around the spout. Proper landscaping will offer a natural solution to draining issues while making your yard more attractive.

If you’re a Northridge, Los Angeles, or Ventura County resident and you want to fix up your rain downspout, call the company of the Prestigious Rain Gutters at 818-993-0493.

K-Style or Half-Round Style In Los Angeles?

When it comes to efficient drainage, the half-round style takes the cake. However, when considering which of these two to purchase, you must also take into account the style. Half-round style gutters are generally used on buildings with antique architectural styles. K-style gutters are used on contemporary properties. K-style is the type most found in Los Angeles. The first step in your gutter purchasing process is choosing which style you wish to use for your company.

Seamed or Seamless Commercial Rain Gutters?

Seamless rain gutters have been proven to be more efficient than seamed ones. Seamed gutters are more likely to leak where joints are connected. Seamless gutters require being installed by professionals due to the use of specific machinery.

Rain Chain or Traditional Downspout?

Downspouts are vertical pipes that connect rain gutters to the ground level of the building. Rain chains are literal chains that have the same purpose as downspouts yet offer an aesthetic appeal that downspouts don’t. Rain chains are literal chains that gradually transport water from the roof to the ground. Rain chains don’t often transport water away from the building. Instead, holes are often dug and filled with decorative rocks in order to safely tuck water away. It must be noted that traditional downspouts drain water more efficiently than chains do. However, as mentioned before, the take away is that chains are much easier on the eyes.

No matter which type of commercial rain gutters you choose for your home, the experts at Prestigious Rain Gutters are available to help you install them. Call the company that supports clients in the Northridge, Los Angeles, and Ventura County communities at 818-993-0493.

What Is A Splash Block?

At the bottom of your drain spout you should notice a block. The object that your drain spout rests on is called the splash block. The device will typically be made of plastic or concrete. The shape is often rectangular and should be facing downhill.

What’s The Purpose Of A Splash Block?

Your whole drainage system should have one purpose: efficiently transport rainwater from the home. A splash block in the final piece to this drainage system. This block functions as an extension of the downspout. If there was no splash block to help carry water further away from the home, it’s likely that it would pool near the home and cause issues with the home’s foundation. If water is allowed to pool, it could possibly result in hundreds of dollars in damage. A splash block is used to prevent this from happening. If positioned correctly, it will channel water away from the home so that it may drain properly.

How Do I Install Splash Blocks?

Most splash blocks don’t need much work to be installed. Once you’ve got your block, simply place it under the drain spout. Be sure that your spout and block are both facing away from the home. The most common issue that a homeowner has with their splash block is that it’s not pointed in the correct direction. If you are unsure of how to position your block, call a professional.

How To Clean A Splash Block?

Splash blocks rarely need to be cleaned. The most important thing to take note of is if there is a large object resting on the block. If so, it must be moved. Cleaning can be done with a power washer, or by scrubbing the block.

Should you have questions regarding your drainage system or splash block, call Prestigious Rain Gutters at 818-993-0493. The team at Prestigious Rain Gutters services clients in the Northridge, Los Angeles, and Ventura County communities.

Clean Gutters Twice A Year

Leaves, debris, and other objects will clog up your gutters. This clogging will lead to an overflow of water and will slowly degrade the quality of your gutters. Overweight gutters will pry your gutter loose and the pooling water may make the gutters rust, depending on the material used. Cleaning gutters at least twice a year should increase their lifespan.

The Proper Cleaning Method

For the most part, cleaning gutters is a straightforward process. To begin, start at the drain outlet and use a garden trowel to scoop up objects. Be sure to scoop away from the drain, avoiding the mistake of pushing object down it. Make sure that the debris you’re scooping out goes into a garbage bag.

The second step involves using a hose with high water pressure to push dirt and minor debris through the gutters. Use a brush to scrub away any resilient dirt that refuses to budge.

Lastly, you’ll want to make sure that the part of the drain you can’t see is clear. This is most easily done by using a hose to push clogs through. However, if this doesn’t work, you’ll need to use a plumbing snake to pull debris out from the drain.

Throughout the year you’ll want to pay attention to how the gutters drain. If there appears to be an issue, you may want to consider gutter cleaning. If there happens to be a bigger issue, you may want to call for professional assistance. The Prestigious Rain Gutters install, clean, and repair gutters in the Northridge, Los Angeles, and Ventura Country area.

What are the differences?

K-Style or OGEE gutters (“Ogee” is an architectural term for a form that goes from small to large) are arguably the most popular type of gutter installed today. When you look at a K-Style gutter straight on, they have an appearance on your roofline that resembles the shape of crown molding. Their attractive shape and reasonable price makes them appealing to homeowners. They are highly effective, and can hold more water than a half round style gutter with the equivalent diameter. They can be made of different materials as well, such as seamless aluminum, steel, and copper. The downspouts on K-Style gutters are often rectangular. K-Styles are ideal for applications where a flat fascia has been installed. For slanted or angled fascia, brackets are applied so that the gutter hangs securely at the correct angle.

Half Round gutters look like a half-circle, hence the name. The half-round profile goes with virtually any style of home architecture. They can also be made with different materials; such as copper, steel, or aluminum. Half-round gutters are most commonly used in southern California on spanish style homes. They’re often used on custom homes as well, and the shape even allows for the material (most commonly copper) to be embossed, for a very elegant touch to the architecture of the home. Half-round gutters function the same way as K-Style gutters, and they are usually paired with a matching round downspout. The half-round design is sometimes easier to clean because the surface is smooth, and there are no corners or creases for dirt or debris to become lodged.

There are Box style profiles also available (including Fascia and M-style). Box gutter is a perfect fit for modern architecture. This minimalist style (literally a box) can be fabricated in the M-style, flat on all sides, or with a small box trim at the top of the gutter profile. The trim helps to add rigidity to the gutter and keeps the face of the gutters from looking wavy. We can manufacture this style in virtually any size. These gutters are typically paired with smooth downspouts. If considering this style we recommend using steel or copper so that the gutter seams and custom cut downspouts can be soldered together. The Fascia profiles are designed to look like fascia boards, giving the appearance that your home doesn’t have gutters, yet still providing protection from water damage.

Whichever style you choose, Prestigious Raingutters can make sure your gutters are properly installed protecting your home from water damage. Call us for a free estimate.

Now that you know what to expect, give us a call to get started with a free estimate!