Benefits of Seamless Gutters

Rain gutters have to be replaced nearly as often as the roof, so somewhere around 20 years. This is a long time, but 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 had to replace your home’s gutters recently, it’s probably a good 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 home or the last time you replaced them.

Styles and materials improve significantly over a period of only a few years. This means that your next rain gutters will be much more efficient, lighter and more attractive than the current ones on your home.

Seamless gutters are one of the new options available.

What are Seamless Gutters?

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

Seamless gutters are installed in long sections, opposed to traditional gutters which are only sold in sections between 10 and 20 feet. They are made on-site in many cases with a special machine, eliminating the difficulties of transporting such long, narrow materials.

Most gutter installation businesses have their own equipment and are able to complete the whole process on their own – measure, manufacture and installing your seamless gutters – in only one day!

Since they are manufactured to size, it is not uncommon to have seamless gutters that stretch over 40 feet, with the maximum length of a seamless gutter around 100 feet with no joints. This gives homeowners the option to have a single piece of lightweight aluminum in whatever color they choose.

Benefits of Seamless Gutters

Traditional gutters have been popular for so long that it can be hard to believe how another option can be more effective. To determine if seamless gutters are a smart choice for your home, you need know what sets them apart so you can also understand why there is a noticeable price difference between the two.

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

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

Easier Care – Less joints means there are less chances for debris to cling on or get stuck within the rain gutters. Water drains through smoothly with less clogs from dirt and debris. As a homeowner, this should make you extremely happy, because it means you won’t be cleaning them out as often. Seamless gutters usually only need 1 yearly cleaning. In comparison, some regular gutter systems have to be cleaned 2 to 4 times a year in order to keep them working well.

Lower Chance of Leaks – Traditional gutters can leak from any joint as soon as the gutters start pulling away from the house. Loose fasteners are also a problem that can lead to gutter leaks. Eliminating joints along the length and width of your home reduces the risk of leaks (which protects your windows, porches, and landscaping).

Prevent Pests – Clogged gutters will attract small animals, rodents and insects that will 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 will damage your roof, leading to hundreds of dollars’ of damage (at a minimum). Keeping that buildup out of your gutters makes them less attractive for pests.

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

Longer Lifetime – Seamless gutters are designed with the newest technology and the best materials available. This results in fewer leaks, a smaller chance of rust and reduced risk of the gutters pulling away from the home. Longer lasting gutters can also protect your home, including the walls, windows and the soil.

Seamless Gutters Installed by a Professional

Seamless gutters usually require professional installation because of their size and the experience and equipment needed to manufacturer them. Individuals don’t have own the machinery 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 fewer repairs and longer time between replacements. If you have any questions concerning the value of seamless gutters, speak to a gutter installer who offers both standard and seamless gutter systems to determine if the cost difference and benefits are a good fit for your budget and needs.

Installing seamless rain gutters is not a task that a homeowner can handle safely. Pros can install a section up to about 30 feet on their own, but anything longer than that requires a second person.

For gutters that are 35 feet or less, they will start in the middle and work their way to each end, fastening the gutter every several feet. For gutters that are longer than that, the installation team will begin in two places (1/3 of the way from each end) and fasten those places due to the length and the 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. Homeowners can damage a seamless gutter by handling it improperly. This can damage the gutter’s appearance as well as its effectiveness. Haverhill Gutters is proud to offer seamless gutter installation to all homes and businesses in the Haverhill area. Call 978-883-3688 now for more information!