Gutter guards in Jonesborough, Tennessee
Tennessee's oldest town has Federal-era houses downtown and newer homes on the hills around it. Both need gutters that fit.
Jonesborough was founded in 1779, before Tennessee was a state, and it's the seat of Washington County. The town had 5,860 residents in 2020. Its downtown, listed on the National Register as the Jonesborough Historic District in 1969, includes the 1797 Chester Inn and a run of brick and frame houses in the Federal style with Greek Revival touches. Little Limestone Creek runs through town, and every October the National Storytelling Festival fills the streets.
Gutters on historic houses
Old houses here were built long before seamless gutters existed. Many have half-round gutters, round downspouts and decorative cornices, and some have had several generations of gutters nailed to the same trim. When those houses need work, a good installer will match the profile instead of forcing modern K-style onto a Federal facade. Half-round aluminum is a common middle ground; copper is the traditional choice. Exterior changes in the historic district may need town review, so check before the work is scheduled.
Guards that don't change the look
On a house where the roofline is part of the appeal, low-profile micro-mesh that sits flush with the gutter lip is nearly invisible from the sidewalk. Hood-style covers change the edge of the roof more noticeably. Ask to see a sample on a similar house.
Newer homes outside the historic core
- Builder-grade 5-inch gutters that overflow at valley corners
- Guards for wooded lots on the ridges around town
- Downspout lines that carry water off rolling yards
- Gutter cleaning before the fall festival rush
Common questions
Can I get half-round gutters on an old Jonesborough house?
Yes. Many installers offer half-round aluminum and copper. Ask for a quote on both and check with the town about historic review.
Is my Jonesborough address inside town limits?
Not always. Some Jonesborough mailing addresses are in unincorporated Washington County. Your tax bill or county property records will show which.
Services in Jonesborough
- Gutter guard installationMicro-mesh, perforated and hood-style guards matched to the trees over your roof.
- Seamless gutter installationReplacement seamless aluminum gutters formed on site, with guards added at the same time.
- Gutter repairFixes for leaking corners, sagging runs, loose hangers and limb damage.
- Downspouts and drainageBigger downspouts, extensions and buried lines that move roof water away and downhill.
- Gutter cleaningClearing gutters and downspouts, with a check for loose hangers and leaks.
Nearby areas
Done hauling the ladder out every November?
Call and a local installer will come look at your roofline, your trees and your gutters, then quote guards that fit.