Why Seamless Gutters Are the Smarter Choice for Your Home
If your home needs new gutters, you have a choice between traditional gutters and seamless gutters. Many homeowners are tempted to buy traditional gutters and install them themselves to try and save on costs. But seamless gutters usually turn out to be the better choice in the long run, providing better water management and requiring far less maintenance.
What Are Traditional Gutters?
You can buy traditional gutters at the home improvement store and install them yourself. They come in pre-cut sections that attach to your home. They’re less expensive than seamless gutters, which makes them appealing to some homeowners.
But the seams and joints between the sections can pose major problems for traditional gutters. Seams are prone to leaks, and they can also snag leaves, pine needles, and other debris. When debris gets caught in these seams, they can cause blockages that eventually clog your entire gutter system. Constant expansion and contraction from the extreme temperature swings in Minnesota can also cause seams to separate over time, necessitating gutter repairs or replacement. Plus, visible joints and seams detract from your home’s appearance.
These issues can cause traditional gutters to be more trouble than they’re worth, despite their lower upfront cost and DIY-friendliness.
What Are Seamless Gutters?
Seamless gutters are custom-cut and professionally installed to perfectly fit your home. A professional installer will come to your home and cut your gutters from a single piece of metal before installing them, similar to the installation process for seamless steel siding. The only seams on your gutters will be at corners and downspouts. No seams mean no leaks, no clogs, and no weak points in your gutter system. Seamless gutters are more durable, they last longer, and they manage rainwater and snowmelt much more effectively than traditional gutters. They also look beautiful!
How Are Seamless Gutters Installed?
Because seamless gutters are custom-cut from a single piece of metal to fit the exact specifications of your home, you can’t just pick them up at a store and install them yourself. They require professional installation.
Our gutter professionals have years of experience installing seamless gutters and will ensure a perfect fit for your home.
At Spotless & Seamless Exteriors, we follow this process to install your seamless gutters:
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We measure your home’s exterior to determine the right length and design for your gutter system.
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Using our specialized mobile machine, we form and cut your gutters on-site from a single piece of sturdy aluminum.
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We attach your seamless gutters directly to your home’s fascia board using special hanging brackets.
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Finally, we install downspouts in strategic places to carry water away from your home’s foundation.
Do Seamless Gutters Require Maintenance?
If your seamless gutters lack covers, they may still fill up with debris, especially if there are large trees near your home. You’ll need to clean out your gutters on a regular basis, usually once in the spring and once in the fall, to prevent clogs. But at Spotless & Seamless Exteriors, we don’t believe a homeowner should ever have to get up on the roof and clean out their gutters or pay steep prices for professional cleaning.
That’s why we install the Leafaway® Gutter Protection System. This revolutionary product combines seamless gutters with a debris-shedding gutter guard in one comprehensive system. Using the principle of liquid adhesion, the gutter guard pulls water into the trough while repelling leaves, pine cones, twigs, and other debris. With the protection of both seamless gutters and gutter guards, cleaning and maintenance requirements are practically eliminated!
The LeafAway system is available in a variety of colors. You can even choose different colors for the gutter guard and trough to perfectly complement your home’s style.
Protect Your Home with Seamless Gutters
As you can see, seamless gutters are the best way to manage rainwater on your property. Without seams, they don’t leak, clog, or weaken over time. And their sleek, seamless design benefits your home’s appearance and curb appeal.
If you’re interested in protecting your home with seamless gutters and gutter guards from LeafAway, contact Spotless & Seamless Exteriors for a free estimate. We’re happy to inspect your home and provide a maintenance-free seamless gutter solution!
