Benefits of Seamless Gutters

Rain gutters have to be replaced about as often as the roof, so roughly every 20 years. This is a long time, and in the meantime, your rain gutters need to do their job with very little effort on your part besides gutter cleaning and routine maintenance.

If you haven’t replaced your gutters recently, it’s probably about time to start considering the options. Chances are, your options have changed since you last shopped for gutters, either when you built your home or the last time you replaced them.

Styles and materials improve a lot over a period of only a few years. This means that your next rain 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 new options available.

What are Seamless Gutters?

One of the biggest enhancements in rain gutters is the invention of seamless gutter systems.

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

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

Because 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 choice to have an individual piece of lightweight aluminum in whatever color they choose.

Benefits of Seamless Gutters

Traditional gutters have been used for so long that it might be hard to believe how another option can be a lot more effective. To determine if seamless gutters are a good choice for your house, you should understand the benefits of them 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:

More Attractive – With joints just 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 that they are smooth and correctly sized. The custom measurements also help the curb appeal of your home without being too overstated and obvious.

Easier Care – Fewer joints mean there are less opportunities for debris to cling on or get stuck within the gutters. Water drains through smoothly with less clogs from dirt and debris. As a homeowner, this will likely make you extremely pleased, as it means you won’t be cleaning them out nearly as much. Seamless gutters usually only need 1 yearly cleaning. In contrast, most traditional rain gutter systems have to be cleaned 2 to 4 times a year in order to keep them functioning well.

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

Discourages Pests – Buildup in your gutters will attract animals, rodents and insects that are able to hide within them or build nests with the materials that are present. From that point, insects, birds, squirrels and chipmunks have easy access to your attic and can destroy your roof, resulting in 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 length without having scrap pieces that were cut off to match the length of the house. This is an environmentally-friendly process that lowers your home’s carbon footprint. Plus, 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 made with the latest technology and the best materials available. This creates fewer leaks, less chance of rust and reduced risk of the gutters pulling away from the home. Longer lasting rain gutters can also protect your house, including the exterior 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 machinery necessary to manufacturer them. Individuals don’t have have the equipment necessary to produce seamless gutters, nor do they have the knowledge of how to program these machines to make exact cuts.

Seamless gutters are more expensive, but once they are installed, you will see their value which pays for itself due to less repairs and longer time between replacements. If you have any questions about the value of seamless gutters, speak to a gutter installer who provides both traditional and seamless gutter systems to determine if the cost difference and benefits are worth it for your budget and needs.

Installing seamless 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 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, attaching the gutter every few feet. For gutters longer than that, the installation team will start in two places (1/3 of the way from each end) and fasten those sections because of 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. You can easily damage a long gutter by handling it improperly. This can affect the gutter’s appearance as well as limit its effectiveness. Nifty Newton Gutters is proud to provide seamless gutter installation to all homes and businesses in the Newton area. Call 781-253-8817 now for more information!