Potential home buyers are most often first drawn to a home’s exterior. When browsing realtor websites, they’ll most likely click on homes that are appealing to the eye. At a showing, a wise buyer will take a closer look at every home’s roof, noting the appearance and searching for algae streaks, missing shingles, and other possible damage. They’ll also take into account the roof type and design.
There are many different roof types and designs, however, gable roofs with dormers are the most common in America. Whether you have a gable roof with a dormer (or multiple) or if you’re searching for a new home and aren’t sure if dormers are right for you, continue reading. We’ll discuss more in-depth what dormers are and their benefits.
What is a Dormer?
A gable roof has two sides that slope and meet in the middle at a ridge and form a triangle. A dormer is a structure extending out from the roof, often over a window. There are different types of dormers in addition to gable dormers: shed, hipped, eyebrow, and segmental. Though all styles can be a beautiful addition to any home, gable dormers are the most common.
Not only are dormers a beautiful addition to any home, but they also have several benefits.
Benefits of Dormers
Dormers Attract Home buyers
As previously mentioned, home buyers are attracted to visually appealing homes when they begin their search. Spaciousness, which dormers help to increase, can also be a key factor to a potential buyer. Dormers can offer extra living space, becoming even more aesthetically pleasing. The windows used in dormers are beautiful and timeless, another useful attractant.
Dormers Offer More Ventilation
Attics, often containing HVAC systems and insulation, are notorious for being muggy and moist and are often sweltering in the summer. Though we don’t access our attics often, they are an important part of our homes, especially when it comes to affecting the interior environment. Attics with improper ventilation can create a warmer, moist environment in your home in the summer months. When temperatures rise dramatically, the HVAC system needs to work in overdrive to keep itself cooler, thus increasing your energy bills. Poor ventilation can also cause damage to the roof, shortening its lifespan.
Dormers improve ventilation by allowing cool air from the outside to flow into the attic, reducing the moisture and humidity. When an attic has constant airflow, then the environment in your home will be more comfortable and your roof will last longer. Items being stored in your attic will also be better preserved in the absence of air that is warm and moist.
Dormers Drain More Water
Roofs need to be able to drain water into the gutter system and away from the home to keep it dry. Excess moisture can cause roof algae, pressure on the roof, leaks, and even damage to the gutter system, depending on the type you have. Dormers have ridges that form a triangle that extends from the home’s roof, thus draining more water than other roof styles. A roof with a higher slope due to a dormer will help prevent water, snow, and ice dams from accumulating, ultimately leading to a drier, healthier roof.
Dormers Pair Well With Most Gutter Systems
Another advantage to having dormers is that they pair well with most gutter systems. Nearly all gutter systems will work to drain excess water from a roof that has dormers, so you’re in luck if you’re in the market for new gutters and have a gable roof with dormers! There are, however, unique roof and dormer designs that would be impossible to gutter. For a definite answer, contact us for free advice and/or estimates.
Whether you’re considering installing open-top gutters, gutter guards, or the K-Guard Leaf Free Gutter System, the installation process tends to go smoothly. As long as you hire a gutter installation company like Home Evolutions VA that is experienced with installing gutters on dormers and the complicated design of a gable roof, you’ll be fine.
Our gutter systems are customizable to your home, making any of them the perfect option for gable dormers. We’ll ensure that your gutters will match your home and the complicated design of your gable roof, complementing the beauty of your roof and overall home design.
Whether you have gable dormers on your home or you’re a buyer searching for the perfect new place, gable dormers offer many benefits. From catching home buyers’ eyes, aiding in ventilation, draining more water and snow, and pairing well with most gutter systems, there are many reasons to choose a home with gable dormers.
If you’re in the market for a new gutter system, contact us for a free estimate. Our gutter options are top-of-the-line and unlike other gutter systems, offer extreme protection. In addition to our seamless gutters, our Xtreme mesh gutter guard system is a surgical-grade stainless steel mesh that will block even tiny debris, such as pine needles and leaves, from entering your gutters while still allowing rainwater to filter through and be diverted away from your home. We can also install the K-Guard System which has a curved hood and keeps all debris out and requires zero maintenance.
Home Evolutions VA is an authorized installer for the K-Guard Leaf Gutter System. We’re located in Lynchburg, Virginia and we cover the surrounding areas. Contact us today for a free estimate.
