The Advantages of Seamless Gutters – Are They Worth the Extra Cost?

If you are considering either replacing your gutters or installing new ones on your home, you might be wondering if seamless gutters are the best choice. Both options perform the same task: to move water away from the foundation of your home. Although they have the same function, one is better than the other when it comes to long-term viability, maintenance, and investment value.

Traditional gutters, or sectioned gutters, are precut universal sections that you piece together to form a tract around the perimeter of your home or office. The gutter pieces are usually sectioned into 10-foot or 20-foot long sections, and they have many seams. The gutters are then joined with either couplings or connections. Every individual section needs to be sealed or soldered together at the joint so the water flows properly. There are a number of materials you can choose from including vinyl, steel, copper, and aluminum.

Seamless gutters differ from traditional gutters because they are custom-fabricated to fit your home or office without any joints. They can be made from painted steel, zinc, aluminum, or copper. Seamless gutters typically only have miters or joints at the corners of the roofline where they wrap around the house. Seamless gutters are delivered in whole pieces for installation.

Seamless gutters are a better choice for long-term viability because they don’t have any seams. Seams are usually where traditional gutters have problems. There is a chance that gutters can leak at the seams, but that risk is highly reduced when you invest in seamless gutters. That not only means longevity, but also fewer chances that you will need repairs in the long term.

The biggest disadvantage to seamless gutters is that they require more money initially to install and purchase. Since they are custom cut, there is more involved in making them. And they also require professional installation to fit them just right. But the upfront investment cost is well worth it when you consider that they require no maintenance and they are more durable than traditional gutters. There is also less risk that you will need to have them repaired, due to the absence of joints and seams throughout.

If you are wondering whether seamless or traditional gutters are better for your home or office, it is really about how much you want to invest. But if you do invest in seamless gutters, you will add a lot more value to your home overall. You also won’t have to worry as much about repairs or having to install new gutters in the future. At Gutter Boyz, we install new gutter systems across the Charleston area. We have the experience and expertise to perfectly fit the style of your home, and we provide the highest-quality products in the industry. Contact us today to discuss how we can complete your gutter project.