Gutters play a huge role in supporting your roofing system. Apart from keeping rainwater away from various components of the house to protect them from water damage, gutters also make your home look better.
There are several materials used to manufacture gutters: aluminum, stainless steel, vinyl, copper and wood. Vinyl is the most economical option so homeowners on a tight budget often choose it. The most luxurious is copper, which is long-lasting and beautiful.
Vinyl, copper, aluminum and stainless steel are all available in seamless gutter models. Seamless gutters offer several unique benefits over their seamed (sectional) counterparts. Here are the top five:
1. Perfect Fit
Seamless gutters are custom-fashioned for your home, which means they will always have a perfect fit. Unlike sectional gutters, which come in pieces that you can fit together, seamless gutters require a specialized machine for cutting. Your gutter contractor will bring the machine to your property so they can cut and fashion your gutters onsite. Properly fitting gutters always function better.
2. Low Maintenance
Seamless gutters don’t have as many joints as sectional gutters do, which reduces areas where gunk and debris can accumulate. As there is less debris in your gutters, insects and small animals find seamless gutters less attractive. You won’t have to worry much about declogging and cleaning.
3. Less Likely to Overflow
Thanks to the seamless design, these gutters are less likely to be blocked by debris. Built-up debris often causes backups and overflows. With seamless gutters, water flows freely every time.
4. Less Likely to Leak
Sectional gutters often have problems with leaks because of the meeting between two sections. Those joints can widen, and holes can develop, leading to leaks. Rust can also enter the picture. That’s not something you have to worry about when you have seamless gutters.
5. More Appealing
No one can deny that seamless gutters are just more appealing to look at than sectional gutters. The free-flowing design is just beautiful. Plus, because they’re less likely to develop problems, they will lend your home that beauty that lasts for a long time.
Goodrich Roofing can install seamless gutters to benefit your roofing system and your entire home. We are certified by some of the industry’s top manufacturers. Call us today at (505) 219-4450, or fill out this form to get your free quote. We work with homeowners in Albuquerque.