{"id":476,"date":"2020-10-20T11:32:13","date_gmt":"2020-10-20T15:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecoinsulatedpanels.com\/blog\/?p=476"},"modified":"2020-10-20T11:32:13","modified_gmt":"2020-10-20T15:32:13","slug":"does-a-metal-roof-need-gutters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecoinsulatedpanels.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/20\/does-a-metal-roof-need-gutters\/","title":{"rendered":"Does a Metal Roof Need Gutters?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Metal roofing offers homeowners innovative, energy-saving\nprotection for half a century. Metal roofing materials withstand everything\nfrom extreme cold and heat to high winds and hail. In fact, a metal roof\noutlasts traditional roofing every time with minimal maintenance and\nreplacement. With so much durability, does your metal roof need gutters? Let\u2019s\nfind out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Do You Need a\nGutter? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Traditional asphalt roofing cracks, allowing harmful\nmoisture to damage the roof and home. Metal roofing materials have a durability\nand strength unlike asphalt. When a professional installs a metal roof, they\nensure that you have airtight, waterproof protection for your home. Can your\nmetal roof survive without a gutter? Yes and no. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your metal roof withstands a wide variety of problems like\ntermite damage, moisture, and fire. However, other components like your home\u2019s\nfoundation, the siding, garden, or walkway might be at risk of damage from\nsnow, sleet, hail, or rain. You might have a basement flooded or rain can sneak\nits way into your foundation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protecting Your\nHome\u2019s Siding<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your metal\nroof<\/a> does not allow any water to enter your home. However, you do need to\nprotect your home\u2019s siding. If you do not have gutters, the water might cause\nserious structural problems. Additionally, the water from the roof can deluge\nlandscaping. You don\u2019t want flooding and water damage to cause massive\nfoundation issues, either. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Installing a Gutter\nfor Your Metal Roof<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Speak with your contractor about installing a drainage\ngutter system to funnel any rain away from the foundation and home. Protect\nyour landscaping, siding, and foundation. At Eco-Insulated Panels we will\npartner with you and discuss the right drainage and gutter for your home. We\nprovide high quality roof installation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Superior Security and Protection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to install a new metal roof? Metal roofs offer\nyour home superior security and protection in the long term:<\/p>\n\n\n\n