Continuous Rain Guttering, also known as Seamless Guttering. "Seamless Gutters" are nationally recognized as the most popular form of gutters. Seventy-five percent of all guttering installed throughout the nation is continuous. Its popularity is easily understood because...Continuous Rain Guttering, Seamless Guttering, eliminates unsightly seams and Reduces the possibility of leaks. The baked on enamel finish never needs painting. Gutters protects the beauty of your home and landscaping. The gutters are formed on the job site for exact measurements. Most jobs are completed in one day and there are many colors to choose from.
THE PURPOSE OF GUTTERING SYSTEMS
The purpose of guttering systems is to collect water (rain) from the roofing area and disperse the water away from your home. Properly configured downspouts (leaders, drain pipes) are very essential
A faulty guttering system can contribute to damage to Soffit & Fascia, Shingles, Building Foundations, Driveways, Walkways, Landscaping.
Guttering systems require maintenance to insure protection for your home. Make sure your gutters are free from debris, leaves, granules from shingles, birds nest. The extreme exposure to nature can also cause sealant failures. (We always recommend a professional for maintaining your Guttering System)
Seamless Gutters
There are many different gutter materials to choose from, including steel, aluminum, vinyl, copper. Many types of gutters (steel and vinyl in particular) are sold in 10’ lengths and require dozens of seams fastened with slip fittings, each one is a weak spot and a potential leak site. Another alternative well worth considering is the installation of seamless aluminum gutters. Seamless gutters must be fabricated on-site by a professional contractor,
The term seamless gutters can be confusing because there are seams in the system. The seams are only at the corners and downspout outlets. These joints are fastened more securely and sealed for stability and leak resistance. The Seamless Gutter itself is continuous which makes them both strong and visually more appealing.
How to Determine Gutters & Downspouts
The most commonly used is the 6" Seamless Gutter
(1) 3” x 4” downspout for every 1200 square ft. of roofing area.
For example: If your roof is 40ft. long and 16ft. to the peak.
40 x 16 = 640 square ft. area Requires (1) 3” x 4” downspout
INSTALLATION
For the average house, installation will be done in one day. The contractor will arrive with a truck- or trailer-mounted seamless gutter machine with the color you've selected.
The contractor will typically have a couple of attachment options to offer you. One is the spike and ferrule - a hollow tube is placed inside the gutter to keep it from bending, then a long spike is driven through the face of the gutter at the top, through the ferrule and into the wood fascia board.
A better option is the inside bracket, hidden hanger - different companies will have different names for this - which interlocks into the gutter for a cleaner look and which is then attached with a 3 inch screw into the wood facia board for superior strength.
The last step is the installation of the downspouts, which will be located as needed according to the amount of roof runoff each section of gutter has to handle, as well as where the best location is for directing the runoff away from the house.
The price of the downspouts should be included in your estimate, but make sure the contractor has discussed downspout locations and options for water disposal with you so you know what to expect before the job starts.
