One of the most overlooked aspects of a home or business property is often the gutter system. Typically, these essential but ignored construction components rarely draw a fuss until new ownership takes over and realizes the shortcomings of a previously installed system. These potential hazards may wind up costing you money in repair due to damages from a guttering system that has not been functioning properly for some time.
Excess water runoff can cause erosion, damage to the foundation or even mold in the affected areas, while slow leaks can hurt the siding or outside layer of your property. For these reasons, giving the guttering system a proper inspection both in the sun and rain can help to alleviate any potential issues and draw attention to them prior to a water problem occuring.
A fully functioning gutter system serves as a critically important component of any overall residential or industrial structure and when professionally installed and designed can save owners potentially an extensive amount of money over the life of a property. Seamless gutters are the latest in this design area and offer clients multiple colors, patterns and textures from which to choose in order to best fit their anticipated design goals and looks for the installation site, all while offering an inspected installation to ensure full functionality.
Unlike older model systems which were pieced together from pre-engineered and cut sections of material in order to cover the varying lengths of roof space, new seamless designs are manufactured on site and cut to the specific needs. These variations and lengths often differ on every side of the same property and definitely change from one work site to the next.
These seamless systems offer a variety of benefits over the older models while providing a more aesthetically pleasing alternative to their predecessor. Each of the following characteristics associated with seamless guttering systems boost their functionality and make choosing these systems the right choice for all property owners!
Leakage Caused From Seams
One of the worst problems associated with older model guttering systems were the potential for leaks at every adhesive joint. As the pieces of material were placed together, each seam created an opportunity for water to flow out of the gutter and down onto the property instead of being properly channeled and dispersed.
These new seamless guttering systems do not allow leaks or drips over the course of any runway due to the nature of their design. By eliminating the need for materials to be attached multiple times over a desired span, the one-piece design keeps all water flowing precisely where it needs to go.
A gutter serving the intended purpose will both hold the water and help to transport it along roof ridges to a connecting downspout and then out away from the foundation of a property. This benefits the owner by not allowing any damages to the siding or basement areas, while allowing them to rest easy during heavy rainfall or snow/ice melting events.
Clogs and Spills Caused From Seams
While any gutter system can be the culprit of a clog, even those protected with a covering of wire mesh or guard, the exact cause for a clogged gutter and reason for the stoppage of waterflow will not be due to a seam. During construction, these attachment seams of the older model systems only provide additional areas for debris to be caught up while flowing through the water channels.
A seamless approach eliminates the potential for this occurring and instead provides a smooth passage for all water to the intended location without fail.
Should a stoppage or clog occur, the same damage caused from leaking components becomes an issue as water flows up and over the sides of a unit, instead of through the canal. Debris such as leaves and twigs are always going to be an enemy of a gutter system, but knowing these potentially hazardous pieces have less to become trapped on provides another level of security when dealing with any gutter product.
Appearance Without Seams
The looks of a seamless gutter system are also one of the best benefits despite not having anything to do with the unit’s functionality. Breaks throughout older model units would cause unsightly lines along all areas of installation around a home. These lines may have also been highlighted by brackets used to secure each individual piece of gutter material instead of the new attachment technology utilized specifically with a seamless guttering system.
The seamless process allows for there to be no need for a support bracket along every individual piece of material because the lengths are pre-cut and engineered to meet precisely the needs of every structure for which they are applied.
Also, seamless gutter design systems come in a variety of colors to choose from so any anticipated design concept relegated by the owner can be appropriately handled resulting in the specific look which was needing to be achieved.
While older model systems may advertise a price advantage and seemingly cheaper alternative, over even a short period of time the benefits gained from utilizing a seamless design principle will pay for itself. Repairs associated with water damage can be extremely costly and as an owner, taking preventative measures in lieu of retaliatory action is always the best bet. Knowing that an option exists which can limit the amount of debris build-up, potential leaks, or water runoff damage is a plus for the often disregarded guttering system of any real estate property.
Backed by decades of experience, Arvada Roofing and Construction has been providing quality roof construction and repair throughout the Denver area for nearly 20 years. Equipped with an amazing staff to handle any roofing job, no matter the size, our company will work to ensure you are pleased with both the design choice and end result of any roofing related project. Providing roofing services of all types in addition to siding and seamless gutters, we are ready to help. Contact us today online or call 303-432-2753 for your free estimate!