Benefits of Seamless Gutters

Rain gutters need to be replaced nearly as often as the roof on a home, so roughly every 20 years. This is a long time, but in the meantime, your home’s rain gutters should do their job with little work on your part besides gutter cleaning and annual maintenance.

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

Styles and types of materials improve a lot over a period of just a few years. This means your next rain gutters will be much 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 standout improvements in residential gutters is the invention of seamless gutter systems.

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

Many gutter installation businesses have their own machinery and are able to complete the whole process – measure, manufacture and installing your seamless gutters – in less than one day!

Since they are built to size, it is not uncommon to have seamless gutters that extend over 40 feet, with the maximum length of a seamless rain gutter at around 100 feet with no joints. This gives homeowners the choice to have an individual 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 hard to realize how another option can be a lot more effective. To decide if seamless gutters are a good idea for your home, you will want to understand the benefits of them so you can 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 sleek look. Seamless gutter fabrication machines cut out holes for downspouts, which should be present every 20 to 30 feet, so that they are smooth and perfectly sized. The measurements also increase the curb appeal of your house without being overstated or obvious.

Easier Care – Less joints means there are fewer chances for debris to cling on or get stuck within the gutters. Water flows through more smoothly with less clogs from dirt and debris. As a homeowner, this should make you very pleased, as it means you won’t be cleaning them out as often. Seamless gutters usually only need 1 annual 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 – Normal 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. Getting rid of joints throughout the length and width of your home helps reduce the likelihood of leaks (which protects your windows, porches, and landscaping).

Prevent Pests – Clogged gutters will attract small animals, rodents and insects that will hide within them or build a nest with the debris that is present. From there, insects, birds, squirrels and chipmunks have access to your attic and are able to destroy your roof, leading to hundreds of dollars of damage. Keeping that buildup out of your gutters makes them less appealing for pests.

Eliminates Waste – Measuring for seamless gutters and then cutting them on site means that your gutters will be the correct length without having additional pieces that were cut off to match the length of the home. This is an environmentally-friendly practice that reduces your home’s carbon footprint. Plus, 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 made with the newest technology and the best materials available. This creates fewer leaks, a smaller chance of rust and reduced risk of the gutters pulling away from the house. Longer lasting rain gutters also protect your house, including the walls, windows and surrounding soil below.

Seamless Gutters Installed by a Professional

Seamless gutters typically require professional installation because of their size and the experience and equipment required to manufacturer them. Most homeowners don’t have have the equipment necessary to produce seamless gutters, nor do they have the training on how to set up these machines to make exact cuts.

Seamless gutters are more expensive, but once they are professionally installed, you will see their value which pays for itself over time via less repairs and longer time between replacements. If you have questions about the value of seamless rain gutters, talk with 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 these extra-long gutters is not a project that a single person can handle safely. Professionals can install a section up to about 30 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 few feet. For gutters longer, the installation team will begin in two places (1/3 of the way from each end) and fasten those sections 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. Homeowners can damage a long gutter by handling it improperly. This can affect the gutter’s appearance as well as limit its effectiveness. LikeNew Lawton Gutters is proud to provide seamless gutter installation to all homes and businesses in the Lawton area. Call 580-203-4154 now for more information!