Benefits of Seamless Gutters

Gutters have to be replaced nearly as often as the roof on a home, so somewhere around 20 years. This is a good long while, but in the meantime, your home’s gutters need to do their job with little work on your part besides gutter cleaning and routine maintenance.

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

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

Seamless gutters are one of the newest options available.

What are Seamless Gutters?

One of the biggest improvements in home gutters is the invention of seamless gutter systems.

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

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

Because they are built to size, it is possible to have seamless gutters that extend over 40 feet, with the maximum length of a seamless rain gutter at around 100 feet without joints. This offers homeowners the option to have a single piece of lightweight aluminum in any color they choose.

Benefits of Seamless Gutters

Traditional gutters have been used for so long that it might be difficult to see how another option can be more effective. To decide if seamless gutters are a smart idea for your house, you should understand the benefits of them 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 look. Seamless gutter fabrication machines even cut out holes for downspouts, which should be present every 20 to 30 feet, so they are smooth and perfectly sized. The measurements also improve the curb appeal of your house without being overstated and obvious.

Easier Care – Fewer joints means there are fewer 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 very happy, as it means you don’t need to clean them out as much. Seamless gutters only need 1 yearly cleaning. In contrast, most traditional 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 from any joint as soon as the gutters start to pull away from the home. Loose fasteners are another problem that can result in gutter leaks. Getting rid of joints along the length and width of your home reduces the chance of leaks (which protects your windows, porches, and landscaping).

Discourages Pests – Clogged gutters will attract small animals and insects that can hide within 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 destroy your roof, leading to hundreds of dollars’ worth of repairs (at a minimum). Keeping that buildup out of rain 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 extra pieces that were cut off to match the exact length of the house. This is an eco-friendly process that lowers your home’s carbon footprint. In addition, there is no need to destroy the excess (which can result in harmful chemicals) or see it end up in a landfill.

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

Seamless Gutters Installed by a Professional

Seamless gutters usually need professional installation due to their size and the experience and machinery necessary to manufacturer them. Individuals don’t have have the machinery needed to make seamless gutters, nor do they have the training on how to program these machines to make precise cuts.

Seamless gutters do cost more, but once they are installed, you will immediately understand their value which pays for itself due to fewer repairs and longer time between replacements. If you have any questions concerning the value of seamless rain gutters, speak to a gutter installer who provides both traditional and seamless gutter systems to decide 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 single person can handle safely. Pros can install a section up to about 35 feet or so on their own, but anything longer will require a second person.

For gutters that are less than 35 feet, they will start in the middle and work their way to each end, securing the gutter every several feet. For rain gutters any longer, 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 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 damage a seamless gutter by handling it improperly. This can damage the gutter’s appearance as well as limit its effectiveness. The Colorado Springs Gutter Company is proud to provide seamless gutter installation to all homes and businesses in the Colorado Springs area. Call 719-394-9933 now for more information!