One of the things not included in the package that became our log home was gutters. We decided, in part because of cost and in part because of other priorities like finishing the basement, to put off on their purchase and installation. And for the bulk of this spring and summer it was a gamble that paid off.
Gutters are necessary to direct water away from the foundation and to prevent the splash of water back on to the first and second course of logs. We have also discovered tat the roof valley in the front pours water down on to the newly landscaped (well, dirt filled area) and creates erosion. It also would soak anyone coming to the front door.
So it's time for gutters. We called two seamless gutter companies in the area and got estimates. They were within $50. Then we called a couple of the references they provided. Today I called to have one of the companies put us on their schedule. They should be here someday next week to do the job.
We'll have 6" seamless gutters and downspouts in Forest Green along the L-shape that forms the front of the garage, the entry and the small side of the living room by the chimney. The same will be in the rear of the garage, laundry room and guest bedroom. Another small section will be up on the dormer and will protect the small section of roof beneath. Only the covered porch will have no gutter--which is fine since it is above the deck and a long ways from the foundation.
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