Formerly SK
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Post by Formerly SK on Sept 10, 2013 19:07:26 GMT -5
Project: new Hardiplank siding with HP trim. 30yr warranty on siding, 15yr warranty on paint (factory paint). Project is 22K plus tax so about 24K. We have only 10K saved so we're getting a HELOC at 5% for the remaining 14K.  We've been saving $500/mo for the siding so we should have the HELOC paid off in 2.5 years or so. Issue is our gutters are rusted out in two places and leak out the bottom. One section of gutter is not level so it doesn't drain and water is always sitting in it. We could get that one section replaced for $450. Then DH could super clean them and spray them with this coating stuff for another $20 and we'd get another 3-10 years out of them (wild ass guess). Or we could get all new gutters/downspouts for an additional 2K. The new ones would be aluminum (so no more rust issues) and factory paint. They'd also be larger/drain better (our current ones don't drain well). I'm completely torn. On one hand, I *hate* debt and this project is way higher than we anticipated and I don't want to spend the money. OTOH, our roof is new, our windows are new, our siding will now be new, paint is new, yada yada yada. It seems silly to not do the gutters and have the exterior completely done with. So all you financially responsible people, what would you do? |
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Post by deantrip on Sept 10, 2013 19:17:53 GMT -5
From working in the construction field, I would say do the gutters now and be done with it, as it would suck to have to come back in a year and do them then if you can't get it fixed well enough, plus to fix the one section is 1/4 of the total cost of new, so might as well just get the new ones.
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Sept 10, 2013 19:49:40 GMT -5
Spring for the new gutters. I'd be afraid those bad gutters would cause damage to all that new siding and trim. Besides it will look so much better and, just think, no more maintenance. Have you gotten several estimates? That's a lot of money, but the gutters are a small portion. ^ This! gutters are what? about $1,000 for a 2200 SF house? Or do you live in a high cost of living area? I'd not want to risk my new siding either. Sorry your costs are higher than you expected. That's never fun. |
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Post by swamp on Sept 10, 2013 20:04:50 GMT -5
I'd get the gutters.
And you'll love the Hardiplank. We've had it for 5 years. Still looks new.
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Post by Formerly SK on Sept 10, 2013 20:22:37 GMT -5
We priced siding with 5-6 contractors and they were all within 3K of each other. I think it is what it is for our area. I haven't priced gutters - the 2K quote was from the contractor doing our siding. But I don't think I'd price it out - IMO it would just be an add-on to the job with our current contractor. I'm leaning towards doing it. DH doesn't want to. Maybe I'll show him this thread.  |
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Post by Peace77 on Sept 10, 2013 22:08:12 GMT -5
I would do the gutters now. This way they will all match. Plus, contractors are more than willing to do an add on job while there but few are willing to come out just to do part of a gutter system.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2013 22:15:01 GMT -5
Someone coming to install the gutters a couple of years after a new roof is installed can easily damage that new roof doing the rework.
Get the gutters installed with the new roof... as a complete package.
That way only one contractor is accountable.
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Post by Formerly SK on Sept 10, 2013 22:45:16 GMT -5
Someone coming to install the gutters a couple of years after a new roof is installed can easily damage that new roof doing the rework. Get the gutters installed with the new roof... as a complete package. That way only one contractor is accountable. Actually, our roof is three years old (replaced as soon as we bought the house) so that horse has left the barn. I'll check with the contractor about that though. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2013 23:17:44 GMT -5
New gutters for sure!
Competitive bid the siding.
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Post by happyscooter on Sept 11, 2013 6:41:24 GMT -5
New gutters. And gutter guards. Let them insert them before the gutters go on the house.
And if you are doing home improvements, do it all now so that you aren't tied up again next summer waiting on estimates, contractors, etc...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2013 8:39:10 GMT -5
Project: new Hardiplank siding with HP trim. 30yr warranty on siding, 15yr warranty on paint (factory paint). Project is 22K plus tax so about 24K. We have only 10K saved so we're getting a HELOC at 5% for the remaining 14K. We've been saving $500/mo for the siding so we should have the HELOC paid off in 2.5 years or so. Issue is our gutters are rusted out in two places and leak out the bottom. One section of gutter is not level so it doesn't drain and water is always sitting in it. We could get that one section replaced for $450. Then DH could super clean them and spray them with this coating stuff for another $20 and we'd get another 3-10 years out of them (wild ass guess). Or we could get all new gutters/downspouts for an additional 2K. The new ones would be aluminum (so no more rust issues) and factory paint. They'd also be larger/drain better (our current ones don't drain well). I'm completely torn. On one hand, I *hate* debt and this project is way higher than we anticipated and I don't want to spend the money. OTOH, our roof is new, our windows are new, our siding will now be new, paint is new, yada yada yada. It seems silly to not do the gutters and have the exterior completely done with. So all you financially responsible people, what would you do? I'm sorry, but you're spendin $24K on new siding and don't want to spring for new gutters for $2K (and it's not like the ones you currently have are in good condition)? I don't even see why it's a question that you need to think about. |
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Post by formerroomate99 on Sept 11, 2013 10:32:54 GMT -5
Water problems can destroy your house and your health. This isn't something to mess with. Get the new gutters and protect your house.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2013 10:57:23 GMT -5
Get the new gutters...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2013 11:00:26 GMT -5
My cheap ass would probably seal the two leaky spots and rehang the section that isn't level. But I am a cheap ass.
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Post by Formerly SK on Sept 11, 2013 11:05:13 GMT -5
My cheap ass would probably seal the two leaky spots and rehang the section that isn't level. But I am a cheap ass. Oh crap Archie! I was just telling DH that the thread was 100% on my side and now you have to go and voice a dissent! What are you thinking  ? |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2013 11:09:30 GMT -5
My cheap ass would probably seal the two leaky spots and rehang the section that isn't level. But I am a cheap ass. Oh crap Archie! I was just telling DH that the thread was 100% on my side and now you have to go and voice a dissent! What are you thinking ? It wouldn't really feel like YM if everyone was in agreement. |
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Post by kittensaver on Sept 11, 2013 13:46:42 GMT -5
Don't listen to Archie (!).
Get the gutters.
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