Benefits of Seamless Gutters

Gutters need to be replaced about as often as the roof, so somewhere around 20 years. This is a long time, and in the meantime, your home’s rain gutters need to do their job with very little effort on your part besides gutter cleaning and routine maintenance.

If you haven’t had to replace your gutters recently, it’s probably about time to begin looking at the options. Chances are, your options have changed a lot since the last time you shopped for new gutters, either when building your house or the last time you had to replace them.

Styles and types of materials improve significantly over a period of only a few years. This means that your next gutters will be a lot more efficient, lighter and offer better curb appeal than the current ones on your home.

Seamless gutters are one of the newest options available.

What are Seamless Gutters?

One of the most revolutionary enhancements in rain gutters is the creation of seamless gutter systems.

Seamless gutters are installed in very long sections, as opposed to standard gutters which are only manufactured in sections between 10 and 20 feet long. They are made on-site in many cases with a special machine, removing the difficulties of transporting such long, narrow items.

Most gutter installation services have their own equipment and are able to complete the entire process on their own – measure, manufacture and installing your seamless gutters – in less than one day!

Since they are manufactured to size, it is possible to have seamless gutters that stretch over 40 feet, with the longest length of a seamless gutter around 100 feet with no joints. This offers homeowners the choice to have an individual piece of lightweight aluminum in whatever color they choose.

Benefits of Seamless Gutters

Standard gutters have been used for so long that it can be hard to see how another option can be much more effective. To decide if seamless gutters are a smart idea for your home, you should know what sets them apart so you can understand why there is such a noticeable price difference for them.

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

Better Curb Appeal – With joints only at the corners, seamless gutters have a sleek appearance. 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 and obvious.

Easier Care – Fewer joints mean there are fewer opportunities for debris to get hung on or get stuck within the rain gutters. Water drains through smoothly with fewer clogs from dirt and debris. As a homeowner, this should make you very pleased, since it means you won’t be cleaning them out nearly as often. Seamless gutters usually only need 1 annual cleaning. In comparison, most regular rain gutter systems have to be cleaned 2 to 4 times a year to keep them working well.

Lower Chance of Leaks – Regular gutters can leak at any joint if the gutters start pulling away from the home. Loose fasteners are another problem that cause gutter leaks. Getting rid of joints throughout the length and width of your home reduces the likelihood of leaks (which protects your windows, porches, and landscaping).

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

Eliminates Waste – Measuring for seamless gutters and then cutting them on site ensures that your gutters will be the perfect length without having additional 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. In addition, there is no need to eliminate the excess (which can result in harmful chemicals) or see it end up in a landfill.

Last Longer – Seamless gutters are built with the latest technology and the best materials on the market. This results in fewer leaks, a smaller chance of rusting and reduced risk of the gutters pulling away from the house. Longer lasting gutters can also protect your home, including the exterior walls, windows and surrounding soil below.

Seamless Gutters Installed by a Professional

Seamless gutters almost always require professional installation because of their size and the experience and equipment required to manufacturer them. Individuals don’t have access t the equipment needed to produce seamless gutters, nor do they have the training on how to program these machines to make exact cuts.

Seamless gutters are more expensive, but once they are professionally installed, you will immediately understand their value which pays for itself over time via fewer repairs and longer time between replacements. If you have questions concerning the value of seamless rain gutters, talk with a gutter installer who provides both standard and seamless gutter systems to decide if the price difference and benefits are worth it for your budget and needs.

Installing seamless rain gutters is not a project that a single person can handle safely. Pros can install a section up to about 35 feet on their own, but anything longer requires a second person.

For gutters that are less than 35 feet, they will start in the middle and work their way to each end, attaching the gutter every several feet. For rain gutters that are longer than that, the installation team will start in two places (1/3 of the way from each end) and fasten those places because of 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 long gutter by mishandling it. This can damage the gutter’s appearance as well as its effectiveness. Amherst Gutters, Inc is proud to offer seamless gutter installation to all homes and businesses in the Amherst area. Call 716-300-2295 now for more information!