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4 Reasons to Choose Seamless Gutters
October 28, 2022
There Are Many Options
We’ve said it once and we’ll say it a million times: If you aren’t taking care of your gutters, you aren’t taking care of your home. The importance of well maintained gutters can’t be overstated. They keep your roof in good working condition and divert water away from the foundation of your home, helping it maintain its structural integrity.
You might be surprised to learn that there are actually a number of different types of gutters available to be installed in your home. Among these different options, we’ve found that seamless gutters are a far more preferable choice for homeowners.
So what is a seamless gutter? Put simply, it is a gutter cut from a single, continuous piece of metal, usually aluminum or copper. This is in contrast to the more common sectional gutters which are sold in pre-cut sizes and often made from vinyl.
Given the choice between the two, seamless gutters afford a variety of benefits that sectional gutters simply can’t match. Let’s take a look at our top four reasons to choose seamless gutters for your home
1. Seamless gutters just work better
Perhaps the biggest drawback of sectional gutters is that their seams and joints allow for leaves, twigs, pinecones, and other debris to become easily snagged and create blockages. These blockages cause water to pool up and spill over the side of the gutter; collecting at your house’s foundation instead of being diverted away from your home. These seams will also deteriorate more quickly and will inevitably begin to leak.
As seamless gutters are composed of a single, continuous length of metal, they greatly reduce the chance for blockages. Seamless gutters allow for an easy flow of water that will drain easily and deter blockages. Additionally, since seamless gutters are, well, seamless, they will not develop the leaks that are present in sectional gutters.
With a seamless gutter, you eliminate the issues in functionality and longevity that are present with sectional gutters, which brings us to our next point…
2. Seamless gutters last longer and are more durable
As sectional gutters age, they will begin to break at the seams, requiring regular repair or replacement.
Seamless gutters have fewer connecting joints and no seams, so there are fewer points of stress where they can easily break. On top of the sounder structural integrity, seamless gutters are usually made from much more durable materials. Sectional gutters are often made from thin vinyl, which makes lifting them much easier for DIY homeowners, but has the unfortunate effect of being far weaker to heavy water flow and high winds. Seamless gutters, on the other hand, are better able to withstand the elements due to their thicker and sturdier composition.
3. Easy Installation
One of the most attractive features of seamless gutters is the ease of installation for gutter professionals. Where sectional gutters must be measured, cut, and fused together, seamless gutters completely eliminate the final step. Simply measure and cut and you are ready for installation!
This means that the job can be done quickly and efficiently, so your house is protected from water sooner and the installers are out of your hair in no time at all.
4. Curb Appeal
Finally, seamless gutters just look better. The curb appeal factor is very real, especially if you are thinking of putting your house on the market soon. Seamless gutters don’t have unsightly rust at the joints as is the case with sectional gutters and are available in a wide variety of colors so they are more aesthetically pleasing.
With seamless gutters, your home will look more sleek, modern, and functional, which is great for anyone who is buying, selling, or residing in the home.
Seamless gutters are an excellent way to provide your home with attractive, low-stress, low-maintenance protection from the elements. If you’d like to learn more about what seamless gutters can do for your home, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
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