If you’re in the market for seamless aluminum gutters, then you need to do your homework before choosing replacements for your existing gutters. There are no recognized industry standards, required licenses, professional certification programs or nonprofit trade associations for gutter installers, so it’s important to take the time to do some research before hiring an installer and choosing new gutters.

On our website, we have other articles about the different types of gutters, as well as common gutter problems. These will help you familiarize yourself with all the various options so you can more easily determine which one is best suited to the specific needs of your home. Then ask yourself: is the price the only thing I need to consider?

Additional Questions to Consider

When you come right down to it, all that’s really necessary for a new seamless gutter system is an installer who can (1) rip off the existing gutters, (2) bring in the appropriate equipment, (3) cut the gutter material to the lengths that are needed, (4) attach them to your fascia boards and (5) haul away the old, discarded gutters. Anyone with a pickup truck, gutter machine, ladder, screw gun and caulk gun can do this.

But what if the workmanship is poor? What if the caulk gets brittle? What if the aluminum is too thin? What if the hangers are too widely spaced? What if the metal sags or warps and pulls away from the fascia boards? What if the size of the gutters and the number of downspouts are insufficient to drain the water off your roof? What if the pitch of the trough isn’t right? What if the corners aren’t smoothly mitered? What if the downspouts aren’t snugly joined to the gutter trough? What if the gutters and downspouts come from different manufacturers so that the colors fade differently?

What You Can Expect From an Inexperienced Installer

Do you want to risk finding out that your gutter installer is no longer in business just for the sake of saving a little money? The gutter business attracts many people who may learn how to do gutter installation but are less skilled at the business side of things. For this reason, they may offer low prices to generate work, but then discover they can’t survive. Stories abound of “one-man show” installers who install by day and make their sales calls by night; thus, they lack the time and energy to get truly organized.

Choose Gutter Helmet® for a Professional Installation

In general, it’s best to look for gutter installers who take a professional approach to all that they do, whether they’re making sales presentations and giving estimates, following all safety procedures and ensuring top workmanship, or just running their businesses the best they know how. Also, don’t hesitate to visit their office or business location and take a look around. After all, your goal is to install high-quality gutters that will provide long-lasting performance. To schedule the installation of new gutters or learn about the benefits of a rain gutter guard, give Gutter Helmet a call today at (800) 824-3772 or contact us online.

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When it’s time to choose gutters for your home, seamless gutters can’t be beat. Although traditional sectional gutters will certainly get the job done, seamless gutters are far less prone to maintenance, repair and damage. Read on to discover the benefits of seamless gutters and why they’re the best choice for your house.

What are seamless gutters?

Seamless gutters are custom made to your home’s dimensions. They’re extruded from a single piece of metal. This is in contrast to sectional gutters, which have joints every 10 to 20 feet. When you have seamless gutters installed, your gutter contractor will measure and extrude the gutters on-site, then install to fit your home.

Advantages of seamless gutters

Here’s a closer look at some of the biggest benefits of investing in seamless gutters:

• Fewer joints: Since seamless gutters have fewer joints, there are fewer places to collect debris or experience leaks. The lack of joints also ensures that your gutters are less prone to sagging. Plus, the smooth, seamless appearance enhances your home’s curb appeal.
• Less leakage: Speaking of leaks, if you want to prevent water damage to your home and foundation, seamless gutters are the way to go. When debris piles up in traditional sectional gutters, it can get caught on the joints, pile up and cause leaks. That can deposit water on your roof and walls, or around your foundation—which often means you’ll need major repairs. Avoid that problem entirely with seamless gutters.
• Custom made: Traditional sectional gutters are often sufficient, but there’s nothing like getting custom-made gutters for your home. They’re guaranteed to fit your roofline perfectly.
• Less need for maintenance: One solid piece of metal means there are fewer places where something can go wrong—which means you’ll spend a lot less time up on a ladder, cleaning out and fixing your gutters. Since ladders can be dangerous, any homeowner will benefit from installing seamless gutters.
• A variety of color options: If you want your gutters to blend in with the rest of your home, rest assured that there are plenty of color options from which to choose. You’ll be able to create the exact look you want.
• Fewer repairs needed: Since seamless gutters require fewer repairs than traditional seamless gutters, you’ll spend less money over time. Even if your seamless gutters cost more to create and install, you’ll spend a lot less money—and time—fixing everything.
• Longer lifespan: Finally, seamless gutters have a much longer lifespan than traditional gutters. They last about 20 to 30 years on average, but if you care for them properly, they can last even longer.

The advantages of seamless gutters can’t be overstated. If you want a long-lasting, attractive and easy-to-maintain drainage system, go seamless. The initial investment will be well worth it—especially when you still don’t feel like cleaning your gutters in three decades.

Ready to go seamless? L & S Seamless Guttering offers gutter installation, repair and gutter guards for your home’s gutter system. Call us today to get a quote or learn more about our services.

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