We use seamless gutters because they are continuous which makes them both strong and visually more appealing. Since there are no seams, the possibility of weak spots and leaks are eliminated. Seamless gutters are fabricated on-site by a professional contractor with installation being completed usually within one day. Listed below are the most important benefits of seamless gutters.
The number before seamless aluminum is the gauge. There are two gauges, .027" and .032". All Season Gutters uses only .032" gauge aluminum which is the strongest and heaviest gauge that can be used. This makes your gutter less susceptible to damage and dents from falling limbs.
Why are My Gutters Important?The purpose of guttering systems is to collect water from the roofing area and disperse the water away from your home. Properly configured downspouts (leaders, drain pipes) are very essential to the safety of your home.
A faulty guttering system can contribute to damage to Soffit & Fascia, Shingles, Building Foundations, Driveways, Walkways, Landscaping.
Back to TopYes. The salvage value of old aluminum is minimal. If you would like to keep your old gutters for salvage value, please let us know. Our disposal is included with the job.
How is an Estimate DoneThe contractor will make a site visit to measure your home from the outside. Following the site visit, a contractor will contact you with a detailed estimate. Please keep in mind that the price provided in an estimate is calculated from a measurement taken only from the ground and therefore, can fluctuate when the actual job is completed. However, the actual price will rarely differ significantly from the estimate.
How Can Fascia Board Affect the Estimated Price?Fascia board is a piece of wood wrapped in aluminum to which the gutters are attached. The fascia board can rot over time due to improper installation. It is important to replace the rotten fascia board so that the new seamless gutter system will not tear away due to debris, snow, water, and ice.
The contractor is unable to view the fascia board because it is wrapped in aluminum and is unable to calculate the price of new board in the estimate. If the fascia board needs replaced, the customer will be contacted first for approval.
Back to TopThe stripes are called tiger striping and are caused by several factors including petroleum-based run-off (roof-shingles), tannic acid from leaves, pollution, acid rain, pollen, general dirt and debris as well as various other contaminants all leading to gutter staining. Use StainGuarder to prevent this from occuring.
How are My Gutters Installed?Look directly at the face of your gutters. If you see something that looks like a large nail every few feet, then your gutters are installed with spikes and ferrules.
How do I See If my Gutters are Pulling Away?To check if they are pulling away from the face of your house, stand directly underneath and look for a gap between the face of your house and the gutter. If there is a gap or the gutter seems to be sagging, it is soon time to get your gutters replaced using the hidden hanger system.
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