Gutter Materials and Installation – What are Your Options?


Posted November 25, 2019 by completeguttersca

When replacing your gutters, choosing the right materials is important. It will tell you how much maintenance your gutters need and how long that material can last.

 
When replacing your gutters, choosing the right materials is important. It will tell you how much maintenance your gutters need and how long that material can last. If you are doing a gutter installation in Surrey, know more about your various options and find out which of the materials out there can address your specific needs.

Seamless Type Gutters

Seamless types of gutters are aluminum stocks that are fed into a machine called seamless gutter extruder. During gutter installation in Surrey, the roofing contractor will bring the machine to your home and fabricate the gutters there. What is great about seamless type gutters is that there are no “seams” like what its name suggests. Because it doesn’t have seams, it is less likely to have leaky spots like regular gutters. Because seamless types of gutters are made from aluminum materials, they are not as costly as other materials such as steel. If you are on a budget, aluminum gutter is the best option.

Another reason to choose aluminum when doing a gutter installation in Surrey is that it is not as prone to rust as other materials. Even when there is a clog in the downspout and water sits in the gutter for a time, you won’t have to worry about your gutter turning rusty.

When doing a gutter installation in Surrey and you pick aluminum, make sure you specify the thickness. Also, find out whether you are buying primary or secondary aluminum. It is better to go with primary aluminum because the quality is more consistent.

Copper Gutter

Copper gutters are most appealing due to their character. The natural patina that eventually fades to verdigris is attractive and doesn’t require a lot of maintenance. Like aluminum, it is also doesn’t prone to rusting. They can also be installed in the same way as seamless aluminum gutters. Professional gutter installers can also install it using a sectional system.

Wood Gutter

Although wood material is often the most difficult to maintain and can weigh more than the modern materials available today, many people still opt for it. Wood gutters tend to be more expensive as well and can be difficult to install. However, if you are after the warm and traditional architectural look, this can be a great choice.

DIY Gutters

Today, there are vinyl gutters meant to be installed without professional help. If you have some tools and you have fairly good DIY skills, these gutters can be a good choice. Keep in mind though that DIY gutters might not be as reliable as professionally-installed ones. When not installed properly, they might not work as efficiently as professional systems in keeping water out.

If you go the professional route, which you should, make sure you look for reputable gutter installers with a good track record such as Complete Gutters.

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Last Updated November 25, 2019