Benefits of Seamless Gutters

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

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

Styles and materials improve a lot over a period of just a few years. This means your next gutters will be 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 home gutters is the invention of seamless gutter systems.

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

Most gutter installation businesses own their own equipment and are able to complete the entire process – measure, manufacture and install your seamless gutters – in just one day!

Since they are manufactured to size, it is possible to have seamless gutters that stretch over 50 feet, with the maximum length of a seamless rain 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 might be hard to realize how another option can be a lot more effective. To determine if seamless gutters are a good choice for your home, you need understand what sets them apart so you can also understand why there is such a noticeable price difference between the two.

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

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

Easier Care – Less joints mean there are less opportunities for debris to get hung on or get stuck within the rain gutters. Water drains through more smoothly with less clogs from dirt and debris. As a homeowner, this will likely make you very pleased, as it means you won’t be cleaning them out as often. Seamless gutters usually only need 1 yearly cleaning. In comparison, some traditional rain gutter systems have to be cleaned 2 to 4 times a year 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 home. Loose fasteners are another problem that can lead to gutter leaks. Eliminating joints along the entire length and width of your home helps reduce the chance of leaks (which protects your windows, porches, and landscaping).

Prevent Pests – Clogged gutters will attract animals, rodents and insects that will hide within them or build a nest with the debris that is present. From that point, insects, birds, squirrels and chipmunks have access to your attic and can damage your roof, causing hundreds of dollars’ 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 perfect size without having scrap pieces that were cut off to match the exact length of the house. This is an eco-friendly process that reduces 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 designed with the newest technology and the best materials on the market. This results in fewer leaks, a smaller chance of rust and reduced risk of the gutters pulling away from the home. Longer lasting gutters also protect your home, including the exterior walls, windows and the soil.

Seamless Gutters Installed by a Professional

Seamless gutters usually require professional installation due to their size and the training and equipment necessary to manufacturer them. Most homeowners don’t have have the machinery required to make seamless gutters, nor do they have the training on 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 due to less repairs and longer time between replacements. If you have questions concerning the value of seamless gutters, talk with a gutter installer who does both standard and seamless gutter systems to determine if the cost difference and benefits are a good fit for your budget and needs.

Installing these extra-long rain gutters is not a task that a single person can handle safely. Professionals can install a section up to about 35 feet or so by themselves, 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, attaching the gutter every few feet. For rain gutters that are longer than that, the installation team will begin in two places (1/3 of the way from each end) and attach 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 long gutter by mishandling it. This can damage the gutter’s appearance as well as limit its effectiveness. AllClean Asheville Gutters is proud to provide seamless gutter installation to all homes and businesses in the Asheville area. Call 828-332-5503 now for more information!