What Are Seamless Gutters?
As the name suggests, seamless gutters are gutters that are manufactured from a single piece of material and have no joints or seams. They are also called continuous gutters.
5 Benefits of Seamless Gutters
Seamless gutters come with many benefits in comparison to their sectional counterparts. The following five benefits are some of the top reason you should consider installing seamless gutters on your home.
1. Custom Fit and Installation
Seamless gutters are made from a solid strip of material that is custom fit to the home with precise measurements. This increases their efficiency and makes the installation process simpler than properly installing the several lengths of gutters required for sectional gutters.
2. Low Maintenance
Seamless gutters are wonderfully low maintenance. Because they have no joints or seams they have no interior lips for debris like leaves and twigs to catch on. This results in reduced build up and less gutter cleaning over the life of your gutters.
3. Less Leaking
Sectional gutters are at risk of leaking at each joint and seam. These seams create weak spots in the gutters that will eventually start to pull apart even when they’re perfectly maintained. Because seamless gutters don’t have these weak points they are less prone to leaking.
4. Longer Lifespan
Seamless gutters have a longer lifespan than other gutter styles. They are durable and weather resistant because of the lack of aforementioned weak points at seams and joints. Because of their seamless nature they are less susceptible to damage and will last, on average 20-30 years with exceptionally well-maintained gutters lasting even longer.
5. Curb Appeal
Seamless gutters offer great curb appeal to any home. With their sleek, smooth look they give homes a crisp finish on their roof line. They also come in a very large range of colors which makes them great for adding to the exterior design of your home. They’re commonly used to match the siding and trim or, alternately, used as an accent color to complement the rest of the exterior design.
Are Seamless Gutters Worth It?
While they are more expensive than standard, sectional gutters, seamless gutters are more cost-effective in the long run if you can afford the up front cost and are absolutely worth the extra investment. With their longer lifespan, reduced maintenance, and resistance to damage the costs over the life of the roof are far less than the costs of sectional gutters. When you look at the lifespan of your gutters, those little repairs and small bits of damage can really add up over time. Avoiding that level of maintenance will save you money over the life of your gutters. Additionally, with less chance of leaking your home will have far better protection from costly water damages both inside and out.
Hostetler Roofing is your #1 choice for seamless gutters in Nashville. Contact the reputable roofing experts in Nashville today to schedule your free inspection and discuss your options!