When you have new gutter installed always think about the weather you can expect to face. For warmer climates your gutter installer can space gutter hangers supporting your gutters at a spacing of thirty-six inches. But in climates that get a good amount of snowfall each winter, your gutter hangers should be spaced every 18 inches so that they are able to carry the weight of the heavier and more frequent snowfalls. It may cost you a little bit more but it can be an important deterrent to sagging, defective gutters later on.
If you’re having a local gutter installer check out your gutter system for the winter, you may want to investigate whether you need snow guards for your roof as well. Snow guards are designed to prevent snow slides. They hold the snow evenly over the entire roof allowing it to melt gradually and drain off into gutters and leaders. If you are concerned about snow sliding off your roof over your main entranceway, backyard patio doors and side entrances, ask your contractor about snow guards. You can get them for just about any roofing material.