The rainy season in South Florida stretches from May to November, and it’s a time when the region usually gets 70 percent of its annual rainfall. The 2015 season has been affected by the el Nino weather event in the Pacific, which has caused slightly less rainfall than normal, but the numbers are still well above the national average. As an example, Fort Lauderdale has had more than 41 inches of rain through the first ten months of 2015, while the national average is 39 inches for a whole year.
However, even when not in “rainy season”, Fort Lauderdale (and all of South Florida) still gets more rain that most other cities on a monthly basis. December is the driest month and still gets over 2 inches of rain.
With this kind of rainfall, as you would expect, controlling the runoff from this rain is a major concern for cites, the county, and of course individual home owners. A major way for home owners to manage and control water drainage is rain gutters. Rain gutters are a necessity for homeowners in South Florida. Heavy rain can damage a house quickly, and besides the obvious short term effects like flooding, there are long term effects like mildew, rot, peeling paint, and damage to a house’s foundations. Most people know that they need gutters on their houses, but it’s important to make sure those gutters are functioning properly to handle all that rain. Leaky or clogged gutters can cause just as many problems as no gutters at all. South Florida’s rainy season can be violent, with tornadoes, hurricanes, and tropical storms causing lots of property damage. In a location like this, it’s all the more important to stay current with maintenance of your gutters.
And, even out of the rainy season, gutters are still an important part of proper water drainage, foundation protection, and piece of mind.
The best kind of gutters for heavy rainfall are the seamless kind. They’re custom fitted to your house, and have a coating of baked enamel, which means they never need painting. They are made of aluminum so they don’t rust or wear out, and you can feel safe that your house is protected against all types of weather damage.
At Coast To Coast Gutters, we specialize in seamless gutter installation and maintenance, so contact us today for a free evaluation and estimate of your gutter needs.
