Q: Does every house need gutters?

Some houses are designed to function without gutters, but most, especially here in the Northeast US, require them. Water from the roof can damage fascia, siding, and windows. It can damage landscaping and allow water to pool at the foundation exacerbating hydrostatic leakage into basement and inviting pests into the moisture laden foundation. In the winter melting ice from the roof can reform on sidewalks and stairs. And unless your front door is on gable end of the house, you may have to make your way through a curtain of water.

Q: What are the advantages of Old World Gutters' half-round gutters?

For functionality and beauty, our gutters are a step above the commonplace!
Round gutters, like round downspouts, don’t have corners to slow down the flow of water. They are more efficient. Our half-round gutter with the unique front lip design has a greater front-to-back strength than standard design half-round gutters. They offer a similar profile to wood gutters with more than twice the carrying capacity and they never need to be oiled. Of course we also offer many options for mounting the gutters that are both strong and beautiful.

Q: Do you offer only round downspouts?

No. While we recommend round downspouts, we offer both round and rectangular downspouts, both smooth and corrugated. We can also provide custom sizes in copper.

Q: Does Old World Gutters provide any kind of debris prevention so I don’t have to clean my gutters?

OWG has several options for helping you keep debris out of your gutters. We offer a foam insert that is treated to resist UV damage and the growth of seedlings. You must be aware, however, that there is no “magic bullet”, and no system is ideal for every scenario. The foam has several advantages: 

It doesn’t involve the roofing materials

It can’t be seen from the ground

It is suitable for many styles of aluminum and copper gutters

We also offer other variations on screening, either on the gutter or in the outlet.

We do not offer the “waterfall” or “helmet” systems, though we are aware that some people are satisfied with these applications.

Please call with questions specific to your situation and we will be happy to advise you.