Seamless Gutters Vs Regular Aluminum Gutters

Having damaged gutters or the wrong type of gutters can possibly cause water damage to your home.  The average cost of a water damage insurance claim for American families is nearly $7,000.  And about 98% of people will experience some type of water damage in their lifetimes.  That's why your home gutters are so important. They direct water off your roof and away from your home. 

But some types of gutters are much better than others. 
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We've put together this quick guide to help you learn the difference between seamless gutters and regular aluminum gutters and which is better for your home. 

What's the Difference Between Seamless Gutters and Regular Gutters?

Traditional gutters come in basic, standardized pieces. To hang regular gutters around your home, you'd have to attach each piece together and connect them with sealant.   While these standard pieces make it easy to install gutters on any type of home—no matter the shape or size, the seams between the pieces can form leaks and clogs. 

Seamless gutters remove these weaknesses.  They are formed from a single piece of aluminum (or sometimes copper) and molded to the exact shape and size of your home.  But seamless gutters aren't actually 100% seamless.  Any time the gutters bend around a corner, they require a seam on either side. So although seamless gutters do have a few seams, they don't have nearly as many as regular gutters. 

Benefits of Seamless Gutters
Even removing a few seams in your gutters can make a huge difference. The smooth surface helps your gutters function better and makes it easier to maintain.  Seamless gutters have several advantages over regular gutters. Here's a closer look at some of the most important ones below. 

No Leaks 
The seams in regular older gutters are held together with sealant, but over time, this sealant can wear out and deteriorate. This can cause leaks to form throughout the length of your gutters. 

Since seamless gutters don't have a lot of seams, they reduce the risk of leaks. This means you won't have to worry about water damage to the walls of your home.  You also won't have to worry about shelling out extra money to repair the gutters or the water damage. 

No Clogs 
Since regular gutters have seams every few feet, they also have small ridges inside the drainage system. This can cause leaves, twigs, and other debris to get caught in the gutter and create a blockage.  The clog can force the water to overflow down the side of your house or gather on your roof. The water damage that follows can cost hundreds of dollars to repair.  But seamless gutters prevent this problem. 

Easier to Clean 
Because there aren't any clogs or blockages in seamless gutters, they're a lot easier to clean.  The water does most of the work for you. It'll flush any debris out of the gutters so you don't have to pull it all out yourself. 

Uniform Appearance 
Seamless gutters look a lot nicer than small sections of gutters pieced together. In other words, you can preserve the beauty of your home by installing uniform, smooth, and sleek gutters. 

Which Choice Is Better for You?
Seamless gutters cost more money to install than regular gutters. But the easy maintenance, avoided leaks, and longer lifespan of seamless gutters will make up the difference. 

If you're getting ready to install new gutters, you should make the switch to seamless.  Not sure how?

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