Seamless Gutters Make A Better Transition For Your Roof
by Nelson Lamberson
Where your home’s gutters are concerned, going too cheap can cost you big money in the end. The reason for this is simple – water damage. Water leaks will cause significant damage to your home’s walls and possibly foundation over time. It is much smarter and cost effective to take care of your rain gutter issues up front. If you are replacing your home’s rain gutters, you have the option of going with a traditional style of pre-fabricated gutter, often assembled in 10’ lengths or you can go with a new guttering system.
This more modern system is an improvement over the traditional assembled gutter for a variety of reasons. These are called seamless gutters and are named for exactly what they are. How these are formed is entirely different from the standard gutter. The continuous gutter as it is also called is formed by running a length of material through a special machine that folds it into a specific profile that will form your gutter. It is measured and cut on site. This gives you a great fit and a much more water tight system. The only seams with these types of gutters are at corners and where any downspouts are.
One really nice look is to go with a seamless copper gutter and a rain chain type of downspout. If you’re unfamiliar with rain chains, they are basically just a string of either rings or cups, bowls and even whimsical animal or other designs, strung together. They act like the downspout for your gutters but don’t have that same boring look. Many are made of copper, so they would match well with the copper gutter we were discussing. These will develop a nice looking patina over time and will further enhance the look of your home’s exterior.
With respect to the gutters, keep in mind that there are also different sizes. Most come in either a 5” or 6” diameter type of size. The larger size is for more square footage of roof. The professionals will measure your roof and then recommend what type to install. You can also get a standard 2×3” downspout or something larger. Again, depending upon the size of your roof, the seamless gutter installers will be able to make the best recommendations for you.
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