There are two types of gutters you can install on your home. The traditional good old sectional gutters, or the more modern seamless gutters. The main difference between the two are that the old sectional variety are joined together in smaller sections, while the seamless aluminum gutters are installed in one single piece. The only joints you’ll find in seamless gutters are around the areas that stretch around the corners of your home. And as you can imagine, with less joints, there are some added benefits.

  1. Less maintenance – The more joints and seams you have in your gutters the more chances you have for items to collect in your gutters and for rust to develop along those joints. If you’re like everyone else, the less time you have to spend up on a ladder cleaning out your gutters, the better. With seamless gutters, you have less chance of debris getting stuck and causing a mess.
  2. No leaks – No seams, means no leaks. Over time, seamed gutters can begin to split at the seams, which will allow water to drip through. If you’re trying to keep water away from your foundation, which your gutters should be doing, going seamless will not only protect your home’s foundation, but also its siding.
  3. Made to measure – It is recommended to have your seamless gutters professionally installed because they are made to measure. This ensures a perfect fit that will serve you through the years with minimal maintenance.
  4. Variety of material and colours – Aluminum is the most common type of gutter available, but it is not the only option available. From aluminum to copper to steel, there are various options available, all of which can be covered in a baked on enamel finish in whatever colour you choose that goes best with your property’s exterior. And because the finish is baked on, it never requires painting.
  5. Better rate of return – It’s common to have to spend a little bit more on seamless gutters, but due to low maintenance and repair costs, over time, that little bit extra is worth its weight in gutters from everything you’ve saved on any upkeep. Leaving you with some extra time left over from yard maintenance to relax next to the barbeque with a well-deserved beverage.

So if during the spring and fall you find that you’re having to spend a little too much time un clogging your gutters, replacing sections of gutter and mending leaks, consider replacing them with seamless gutters.

If you are looking for gutters in Nanaimo please contact Phoenix Siding & Gutters.