Benefits of Seamless Gutters

Gutters have to be replaced almost as often as the roof on a home, so roughly every 20 years. This is a good long while, and in the meantime, your home’s rain gutters should do their job with little effort on your part besides gutter cleaning and annual maintenance.

If you haven’t replaced your gutters lately, it’s probably about time to start considering the options. More than likely, your options have changed a lot since the last time you shopped for gutters, either when you built your house or the last time you had to replace them.

Styles and types of materials improve significantly over a period of just a few years. This means that your next rain gutters will be a lot more efficient, lighter and more attractive than the ones that are currently on your house.

Seamless gutters are one of the new options available.

What are Seamless Gutters?

One of the standout upgrades in rain gutters is the invention of seamless gutter systems.

Seamless gutters are installed in long sections, as opposed to standard gutters that are only available in sections between 10 and 20 feet long. They are made on-site in most situations with a special machine, removing the difficulties of transporting such long, narrow materials.

Most gutter installation businesses have their own equipment and can complete the entire process on their own – measure, manufacture and install your seamless gutters – in less than one day!

Because they are built to size, it is possible to have seamless gutters that extend over 50 feet, with the maximum length of a seamless rain gutter at around 100 feet with no joints. This offers homeowners the choice to have a single piece of lightweight aluminum in whatever color they choose.

Benefits of Seamless Gutters

Standard gutters have been popular for so long that it can be hard to realize how another choice can be much more effective. To decide if seamless gutters are a good idea for your home, you should understand what sets them apart so you can also understand why there is a noticeable price difference for them.

There are many benefits of seamless gutters over traditional gutter systems:

Better Curb Appeal – With joints just at the corners, seamless gutters have a noticeably sleek look. Seamless gutter machines cut out holes for downspouts, which must be present every 20 to 30 feet, so they are smooth and correctly sized. The measurements also improve the curb appeal of your house without being too overstated or obvious.

Easier Care – Fewer joints means there are fewer chances for debris to cling on or get stuck within the gutters. Water drains through smoothly with less clogs. As a homeowner, this should make you very happy, since it means you won’t need to clean them out as often. Seamless gutters typically only need 1 annual cleaning. In comparison, some regular rain gutter systems must be cleaned 2 to 4 times a year in order to keep them functioning well.

Lower Chance of Leaks – Normal gutters can leak at any joint once the gutters start to pull away from the home. Loose fasteners are also a problem that cause gutter leaks. Getting rid of joints throughout the entire length and width of your house reduces the likelihood of leaks (which protects your windows, porches, and landscaping).

Prevent Pests – Buildup in your gutters will attract animals, rodents and insects that are able to hide inside of them or build a nest with the debris that is present. From that point, insects, birds, squirrels and chipmunks have easy access to your attic and can destroy your roof, causing hundreds of dollars’ worth of repairs (at a minimum). Keeping that buildup out of your rain gutters makes them less appealing for pests.

Eliminates Waste – Measuring for seamless gutters and then manufacturing them on site guarantees that your gutters will be the perfect length without having scrap pieces that were cut off to match the length of the home. This is an eco-friendly process that lowers your home’s carbon footprint. Also, there is no need to eliminate the excess or see it end up in a landfill.

Last Longer – Seamless gutters are built with the newest technology and the best materials available. This results in less leaks, less chance of rust and reduced risk of the gutters pulling away from the home. Longer lasting rain gutters can also protect your house, including the walls, windows and surrounding soil below.

Seamless Gutters Installed by a Professional

Seamless gutters typically require professional installation because of their size and the training and machinery necessary to manufacturer them. Individuals don’t have access t the equipment required to make seamless gutters, nor do they have the knowledge of how to program these machines to make exact cuts.

Seamless gutters do cost more, but once they are professionally installed, you will immediately understand their value which pays for itself because of less repairs and longer time between replacements. If you have questions about the value of seamless gutters, speak to a gutter installer who offers both traditional and seamless gutter systems to decide if the price difference and benefits are a good fit for your budget and needs.

Installing seamless gutters is not a project that a single person can handle safely. Pros can install a section up to about 35 feet or so by themselves, but anything longer requires a second person.

For seamless gutters that are less than 35 feet, they will start in the middle and work their way to each end, securing the gutter every few feet. For gutters any longer than that, the installation team will begin in two places (1/3 of the way from each end) and fasten those sections due to the length and weight of the seamless gutter.

Paying for professional seamless gutter installation also means that your warranty will be intact in the event of an accident or storm damages.

Seamless gutter installation is not a recommended DIY home improvement project. You can easily damage a seamless gutter by mishandling it. This can damage the gutter’s appearance as well as limit its effectiveness. Attleboro Gutters is proud to provide seamless gutter installation to all homes and businesses in the Attleboro area. Call 508-466-4658 now for more information!