What Are Seamless Gutters And Why Does
Your Topeka, KS Home Need Them?

What Are Their Benefits
And Disadvantages?

When you live in Kansas, you must put up with a lot of heavy rain. That’s why, at some point, you may decide to install a traditional or seamless gutter system on your Tokepa, KS home. However, you may not know what seamless gutters are or how they differ from the traditional—or sectional—type.

In fact, gutters of all stripes perform the same function. They collect rainwater from the roof, channel it along the troughs and down a downspout, and direct it away from the house. This keeps water from pooling in your yard, causing swampy areas. It also protects your home’s foundation from water damage and minimizes basement flooding.

Furthermore, it keeps rain from eroding the soil beneath your eaves. This prevents damage or destruction of flowers, shrubs, and other plants around the home’s perimeter. It also keeps mud or soil from collecting on patios, walkways, and other types of hardscaping.

Continue reading to learn more about seamless gutter systems and why you should consider this type as opposed to the sectional style.

How Do Traditional And Seamless Gutters Differ?

Traditional gutters are available in most big box stores. They are pre-manufactured in sections of a few feet in length, which you can slide together to approximate the length of your roofline. When assembled, they feature “seams” where the sections join together.

This type of gutter is susceptible to leaking at the seams. The seams also make them vulnerable to wind, impacts, and water weight.

However, they are very inexpensive to purchase, and you can often perform the installation yourself. This makes them a good choice if price is your main concern and you don’t care as much about durability, quality, or effectiveness.

Seamless gutter systems, on the other hand, are custom-made to fit the precise dimensions of your home. They do not have seams, which makes them sturdier and less likely to leak.

They are very strong and can often withstand heavy downpours, high winds, and even falling branches.

What Are The Pros And Cons Of Seamless
Gutter Systems In Topeka, KS

There are several advantages and disadvantages of purchasing seamless gutters over the sectional alternative. Below are some of the most important.

Longer Durability

Seamless gutters are all of one piece and feature no joints. The joints of sectional systems are their weakest points. This makes seamless gutter systems stronger, more durable, and more likely to have a longer usable lifespan. You can expect them to last for as long as you own the home—or longer.

Fewer Leaks

Again, because of the lack of seams, seamless gutter systems do not leak as much as sectional systems do. There are no joints where rainwater can seep through and collect on the ground. Leaks might otherwise cause many of the issues you’d face if you hadn’t invested in gutters in the first place.

Fewer Clogs

Seamless gutters have smooth troughs without seams that might collect debris and leaves. Because organic material does not collect at the seams, as it does in sectional systems, you are less likely to experience clogging. This means you have to clean the system less frequently, and you won’t experience spillover related to clogs.

No Gaps

Because a seamless gutter system is designed for your home, there are no gaps where rain may pass through and hit the ground. You are, therefore, less likely to experience flooding, swampy lawns, soil erosion, or drowned plants.

Less Maintenance

As discussed above, seamless gutter systems do not clog as easily, do not collapse under the weight of water, and do not leak. Therefore, you don’t have to spend much time performing maintenance. Simply have them installed, clean out the troughs annually, and enjoy how well they perform.

Disadvantages

Seamless gutter systems are not available at home improvement stores. They cost more because they are custom-made to fit your home. You must hire a specialist to install them instead of doing it yourself. You, therefore, do not have the same number of options as you would with a sectional system.

Contact Midland Exteriors In Topeka, KS

For a Seamless Gutter System

If you are in the market for an expert gutter contractor to install a seamless rain gutter system on your Shawnee County house, get in touch with Midland Exteriors in Topeka, KS. We provide unmatched handiwork, exceptional customer service, and competitive pricing.

We stand by our work with lengthy warranties and address concerns promptly.

We have served the region for more than a decade and have accumulated countless satisfied customers who trust us and rate us highly. Give us a call at 855-735-8255 and schedule an appointment for a free, no-obligation estimate.