Do You Have To Have Gutters With A Metal Roof

Strictly speaking metal roofs do not require gutters because metal roofs themselves are resistant to the damage gutters are designed to prevent.

Do you have to have gutters with a metal roof.

A metal roof can be durable but it needs gutters to help prevent damage from rainwater. Metal roofs offer additional protection from wildfires and can withstand wind speeds of up to 140 miles per hour. Without gutters the water will simply run back along the eaves of the house eventually making its way down the wall of the home and damaging the exterior of the house. To keep it strong for many years to come make sure that you have the right support systems for your roof.

However gutters do play a significant role in protecting other parts of your property. All roofs whether they are shingled with asphalt slate tiles or metal panels require gutters of some type to help protect the walls of the home from runoff when it rains. Not only does the weight of the gutter on the strapping cause potential damage to the bottom edge of your metal roof but you also have the issue of different metal types rubbing together. Gutters should be mounted as high as possible and should have a positive slope for drainage.

Any responsible homeowner should seek to have their home properly fitted with an appropriate gutter system and by a trustworthy roofing professional. Some standard gutter systems with attached gutter guards are installed directly onto the roof and roof deck but this method only works for asphalt roofs and other non metal roofing systems. Any standard gutter system which attaches into the fascia board with either brackets or spikes and ferrules should work fine with a metal roof. Gutters are water channels that are designed to funnel water from the roof of a structure to a safe drainage area.

Gutters can be installed with virtually all metal roofing systems allowing you to. I would advise against using systems that employ straps which attach to the roof deck. Most experts agree that using metal strapping is a bad idea. If you live in an area that experiences a lot of rain throughout the year or snow in the winter months it s recommended that you have gutters installed on your metal roof.