Seamless gutters are one of the best ways to protect your home. Rather than connecting multiple gutter pieces, seamless gutters are a continuous gutter system that directs water and snowmelt away from your home’s siding and foundation.
Are you ready to install or replace your Portage gutter system? You may be researching your options and discovering that seamless gutters are not the cheapest option on the market. So, before you commit, consider this brief look into seamless gutters to see if they’re right for your home.
Just What Are Seamless Gutters?
Think of the gutters on your home as a small-scale version of the Roman aqueducts: Gutters take water from one place (the roof) and channel it to a much more useful place: away from the house or in a rain barrel. Seamless gutters are a relatively inexpensive way to prevent major damage to your home and can be a stylish addition to your home’s façade. They also come in different styles (half-round and K-style) and are available in a plethora of different colors.
Gutter Materials
Seamless gutters are most commonly made from aluminum but are sometimes made from galvanized steel or copper as well. Vinyl seamless gutters are much less common. The gutter material you choose will affect your total cost more than the length of guttering your project requires, so choose wisely.
Other Considerations
As with any home improvement project, there are often additional pricing considerations. Aluminum gutters account for a large majority of all seamless gutters, but vinyl, galvanized steel, and copper are two other options. You should also ask if options such as gutter guards and gutter cleaning services are available where you live. A well-maintained gutter system can serve your home dutifully for years.
