What Makes Seamless Gutter Installation Worth the Investment?

Having a sturdy and long-lasting roof for your home isn’t enough – you’ll need a well-designed gutter system for it as well. The gutters act as the Robin to your roof’s Batman. By catching runoff and directing it to where it can’t do any harm, the gutters play support to your roof, helping it keep your home dry and damage-free. But have you taken the time to check their condition lately?

When your gutters are already old and failing, you might want to have them replaced immediately. Some homeowners go for the same sectional gutters. This gutter type is readily available at big box stores and is cheap and easy to install. But if you want something newer and better, choose seamless gutters instead. They’re exactly what they sound like – gutters that are seamless. Compared to sectional gutters, which come in pre-cut components, seamless gutters are crafted using a single, continuous piece of material.

Their sleek and effective design is what sets them apart from regular sectional gutters, allowing for many distinct advantages that provide greater value for money. These include:

Watertight Performance

Regular sectional gutters, as mentioned, are made of separate parts attached together with adhesives to create one long gutter. But therein lies the problem: sectional gutters have seams at every joint. This makes them more susceptible to leaks, pretty much defeating the purpose of having gutters. You won’t have to worry about these when you choose seamless gutters. The few seams they have are found only at the corners, significantly reducing the potential for leaks.

Sleek Good Looks

The craft and installation of seamless gutters tend to be more complex. For starters, they’ll require the skills and expertise of a gutter professional like Barry Best Seamless Gutters. Seamless gutters are crafted using precise measurements to ensure they’ll fit perfectly along your roofline. They’re also customized with your choice of material, color and profile so they match beautifully with your home’s style, roof color, and exterior palette. This makes them a bit costlier than sectional gutters, but their smooth and finished appearance and reliable draining performance more than make up for the higher initial cost. If you’re looking to add a more sophisticated look to your home, adding seamless gutters can definitely help.

Exceptional Durability

Did you know that seamless gutters are also stronger than sectional ones? That’s because they’re usually made using contractor-grade material that comes in 0.027-inch and 0.032-inch thicknesses. This is a huge contrast to sectional gutters, whose sections are mass-produced, made with flimsier material and are at least 20% thinner than seamless systems. The superior durability of seamless gutters contribute to their longer lifespan. Even with little maintenance, seamless gutters can deliver over 20 years of reliable draining performance. You don’t have to be on the fence about picking them for your new gutters.

Reduced Potential for Congestion

Every joint of sectional gutters requires sealant and fasteners. However, these fasteners often stick out from the system, and their edges can grab onto leaves and other loose debris. The sealant, meanwhile, can hamper the way rainwater flows over the system. Both increase the likelihood of clogs, which can cause rainwater in the system to back up and overflow. The additional weight created by congestion can also cause the gutters to sag and pull away from the roofline. You can avoid this issue by choosing seamless gutters. With their sleek design that requires less fasteners and adhesive, the likelihood of congestion ever happening is almost zero.

Low-Maintenance Value

Seamless gutters are durable, watertight and clog-free, making them easier to maintain. The occasional cleanup and inspection are usually enough to keep them in good shape. But if you want to lower their maintenance requirements even more, consider having a quality and effective gutter protection system installed. Barry Best Seamless Gutters have exactly what you need. We offer exceptional gutter covers from trusted industry name Gutter Helmet®. 

Thanks to a patented nose-forward design, Gutter Helmet covers ensure that only rainwater enters the seamless gutter system. Everything else, such as leaves, pine needles, and loose debris, are shed to fall harmlessly to the ground. They lower the need for frequent gutter cleaning and allow the system to continue delivering the smooth draining performance you’ve come to expect.

Congestion, however, isn’t the only issue that can develop in your seamless gutters. The harsh winter weather can also take its toll on your system, increasing the risk of ice dam formation. There’s an easy and safe way to get around this problem. By having heated gutter systems installed, there’s less chance of snow and ice building up inside your seamless gutters. 

Aside from Gutter Helmet gutter protection, Barry Best Seamless Gutters also offers Helmet Heat® Ice Reduction Systems. These are installed directly under the Gutter Helmet covers, using an advanced heating cable that melts ice and snow before they can accumulate on the eaves and compromise the draining ability of your seamless gutters.

Choosing a Material for Your Seamless Gutters

Once you’ve decided to go for seamless gutters, the next step is considering the material they should use. Seamless gutters are available in several different materials, and your choice can either add or take away from their overall costs. Here are some of the most popular options:

• Vinyl: Gutters made of vinyl are lightweight and affordable. They can be painted in any color and will resist corrosion and rust. But vinyl gutters never seem to last long. They warp when exposed to heat and crack under a hard freeze. Their exposure to sunlight also causes their color to fade rather quickly.

• Steel: This particular material is proven tough and weather-resistant. Steel seamless gutters can also be painted to match with your home’s trim. But they’re not without drawbacks. Steel gutters are heavy, which doesn’t allow for fast and easy installation. They’re also prone to rust, which increases their maintenance requirements.

• Copper: Considered a premium choice, copper gutters offer excellent resistance against extreme corrosion and extreme weather. Their warm glow also adds beauty and elegance to your roofline. Over time, copper gutters develop a lovely patina that reinforces the system, making them even more resistant to damage. Choosing this specific material does have a catch, however. Copper gutters are expensive, plus they generally work better with historic homes. 

• Aluminum: As far as gutter materials go, aluminum remains the ideal option for seamless gutters. They are far stronger than vinyl but also more cost-effective than copper. Unlike steel, aluminum seamless gutters are impervious to rust and corrosion. Because the material is lightweight, their installation is also fast and easy.

Why Choose Us for Your Seamless Gutter Installation

For Madison County homeowners, the only name to call for exceptional gutter services is Barry Best Seamless Gutters. We are a fully licensed, bonded and insured contractor specializing in seamless gutter installation. For nearly 30 years, we have served the gutter needs of homeowners and commercial property managers in the area – and we have never let them down. 

Our mastery in the craft and installation of seamless gutters shows in the high-end work that our skilled and experienced team performs. In fact, this is one of the reasons we maintain an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau and continue to earn five-star ratings and reviews from delighted customers. And if you’re looking for ways to keep your new seamless gutters in tip-top shape, feel free to ask us about our Gutter Helmet gutter protection and Helmet Heat ice reduction systems. With our unmatched options, we’ll help you get the most of your seamless gutters’ life and performance.