How Are Seamless Gutters Made?

Seamless gutters are custom-made and crafted to fit the exact measurements of your home and its unique characteristics. Seamless gutters involve a continuous piece of guttering material with no points of connection other than corners and the outlets for downspouts.

Other gutter types, known as sectional gutters, are constructed of pieces of material seamed together to create the length needed to fit the location. These pieces are purchased in available lengths at a store or wholesaler which often puts the purchaser in a position where they have to buy more material the needed to complete the job.

Seamless gutters are extruded, pressed and cast, on site in a custom-fit manner with the use of a portable gutter machine. The gutter fabricating machine uses gutter coil to roll-form the gutters. Seamless gutters are made of varying types of material including aluminum, galvanized steel, or copper but the overwhelmingly popular choice is aluminum. Aluminum is economical, suits most, if not all, climate types, is resistant to weathering, rust, breaking, bending, and chipping, and is extremely durable and easy with which to work. Seamless gutters also utilize a protective coating and paint is baked on to the material to provide a lasting beautiful finish that won’t rust, crack, chip, or fade.

Once the material is properly cast on site, The gutters are installed with precision, taking into account the proper pitch at which the gutter will most efficiently and allow rainwater and finest of debris from the roofing material to freely flow from the roof to be carried away and drained from the system. Aesthetics, performance, and durability are all important aspects of the installation. The contractor will assess your home and property to evaluate the best area to locate the downspouts to effectively direct the flow of water away from the home and foundation.

Seamless gutters use non-corrosive hangers attached at the rear of the gutter material and screwed to the fascia board to support the gutters and prevent any sagging or pulling away from the home. There are no seams along the length of the gutters, and the corners and outlet areas are sealed inside and out to prevent any leaking or other issues commonly found with sectional gutters.

Seamless gutters offer the integrated look that compliments your home in the best way possible. While aesthetics are important, it is the elements of durability, ease of maintenance, worry-free care, and the protective nature of seamless gutters which makes them the consumer’s choice.