Gutters and downspouts.

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I owned a construction company for years and specialized in continuous aluminum gutter and downspouts. The biggest thing to look at with gutter prices is the gauge of the metal. Most construction require a .027 gauge just make sure they are not using the .019 gauge, like they sell at Home Depot and Lowes. Very thin and flimsy. They also make a .032 gauge, but you don't see much of that anymore.
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Has anyone had their down spouts connected to under ground water dispersal pipes that take the water out into the yard and away from the home? Any idea how well the system works in heavy rains?
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I'm considering those as well, but you still need a pressure relief flap in them if they can't handle a down pour????????????
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I believe they may have a pop up relief at the end of the buried pipe that pops up to release excess water when the pipe is full of water.
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Used M&M for gutters for our Iris and very pleased.

Plan to use them for attic stairs in the near future.
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We used M&M for gutters and attic stairs. They installed decking for the attic floor, too. We are very pleased.
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thanks to all the great remarks about M&M services.jimbo you shouuld give me a call im not sure why your est came out to 2.75 a foot but give me a call there must be some kind of mistake.as far as drainfields use a catch basin instead of a pop up at the end of your pipe pop ups restrict the flow in a hard rain and causes damage.feel free to call me and i can explain it better.mike manning 352 307 5972
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Mike that was written quote $2.75 not sure how that is a mistake.

Are you saying U charge $1 a foot?
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I lined up Stipes already for next week.
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thanks to all the great remarks about M&M services.jimbo you shouuld give me a call im not sure why your est came out to 2.75 a foot but give me a call there must be some kind of mistake.as far as drainfields use a catch basin instead of a pop up at the end of your pipe pop ups restrict the flow in a hard rain and causes damage.feel free to call me and i can explain it better.mike manning 352 307 5972
Anyone know haw a catch basin looks and works? Anyone have problems with the pop up drain caps?
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thanks to all the great remarks about M&M services.jimbo you shouuld give me a call im not sure why your est came out to 2.75 a foot but give me a call there must be some kind of mistake.as far as drainfields use a catch basin instead of a pop up at the end of your pipe pop ups restrict the flow in a hard rain and causes damage.feel free to call me and i can explain it better.mike manning 352 307 5972
These hard working men just left and did a perfect job matching our gutters and downspouts. We are more than pleased and would recommend them to anyone. They know what they are doing and use top grade materials. AND quoted half the price of another contractor who put up neighbors gutters and downspouts.

If you want to look at their work, just send me a P.M. We will be home this evening. We would love to meet TOTVrs.

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Very satisfied, I'm probably a bit more demanding than most, he was more than accommodating and really took pride in his work,

I had him he do a few things he hadn't done before but he did them well.

Saw a few parts not the way I liked them, no problem he fixed it.

So strong thumbs up for Stipes.
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Yes, they were quick and very efficient. We closed on our CYV on April 5th and it didn't take long for us to realize we needed gutters. One of the first things we did, and they were great to work with and did a wonderful job...Good price also.
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Thanks to my TOTV trusted posters, I also decided on M&M for my gutters and am quite pleased. Wasn't sure if I needed gutters, but the gash on my back lawn from the force of the water running off the roof in one spot was the clincher for me. M&M gave me what I felt was honest input about where I needed them, and their price was lower than other quote I got. THey were very professional, punctual and responsive - called back about a bit of a little "nuisance" (I am so picky!) and Mike listened, explained some options and scheduled a follow up right away. So another vote for M&M.
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Has anyone used M&M for gutters and downspouts?

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M & M stopped by our neighborhood with flyers. Some of our neighbors have them others don't. Im making that decision for the next weeks project. (or not). What are others saying?
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