When it comes to protecting your home investment, there truly is nothing more important that ensuring you have a top functioning exterior drainage system. A proper system complete with downpipes and gutters will make sure that your home is not affected by heavy rainfall and snowmelt. It is common for people to forget about the severe damage that water can cause to your home. Not only can it cause interior problems, water can cause foundation problems that are hazardous and expensive to repair.

 

When water is allowed to seep down the sides of your home, it can enter the interior walls causing mould and mildew to seep indoors. Breathing in mould and mildew is hazardous to the health of your family and can deteriorate the indoors of your house. In addition, a home that is prone to mould will significantly decrease in value.

 

Beyond internal damage, water can crack the foundation of your home. It can also enter existing cracks and freeze, causing the cracks to expand further. These problems can all be avoided by ensuring your drainage system is running at top performance.

 

 

Copper is increasingly becoming the most popular choice for outdoor drainage systems. Roussel Eavestrough has over 40 years of experience in roofing and eavestroughs, and has been using top quality copper products for the past 10. By selecting copper, you can rest assured you are using the absolute best material available for your eavestroughs and drainage systems. Our copper half round gutters are the strongest and most durable on the market. Not only is copper one of the strongest materials available, it contains natural components of algaecide and fungicide that break down blocking culprits such as leaves and moss. Copper can withstand the weight of heavy snowmelt and will stand up against pollutants found in rain. Copper has a lifespan of up to 100 years, therefore it is a low maintenance selection.

 

 

Beyond its strength and durability, copper eavestroughs will not take away from the look of your home. In fact, many people select copper based purely on its visual aesthetic. Copper eavestroughs will enhance the look of your home and up its overall curbside appeal. This will in turn increase the overall value of your home. It can add a look of elegance and is truly eye-catching. It starts of with a gorgeous shiny hue, then matures into a blue-green patina. Copper is the number one choice of materials for some of Canada’s most important structures, including the Parliament Buildings.

 

Beyond installation, the professionals at Roussel Eavestrough offer eavestrough inspection and maintenance services. Our long-standing reputation within the community demonstrates our devotion to complete customer satisfaction. We aim to provide customer support for all of your eavestrough and roofing needs. For information on how we can help improve your home today, call 416-438-4434.