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Sectional vs. Seamless
Sectional Gutters are made of vinyl, aluminum or
steel. They come in solid pieces that must be joined together to form a gutter
system with snap-in-place connectors. The drawback of sectional gutter systems
is the probability of leaks occurring at the seams.
Seamless Gutters are less likely to leak because they
do not have seams. The sections join only at the downspouts and at corners. They
are usually made from copper or aluminum.
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Type |
Description |
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
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EZ Lock Gutter Screens |
Consist of steel screen which locks onto your gutter acting like a strainer
and filter. |
Rust-free. Easy to remove for cleaning. Keeps leaves and other debris out of
gutter. Strong. Economical choice. |
Won't keep smaller debris from entering gutter. |
| Half round gutters and round downspouts |
Utilize a semi-circle shape. Are sized 1 inch larger than K styles to handle
the same capacity of water. |
Allows water to flow more effectively. |
More expensive than the common ogee or K style system. |
| LeafProof Gutters |
Installed over existing gutters and under the first row of shingles. |
Not screwed into your roof. Keeps critters and small animals from nesting in
your gutter system. |
Sometimes gutters have to be lowered to install. |
| Standard Seamless Aluminum Gutters |
Continuous, solid pieces of aluminum with seams only at the corners and
downspouts. |
Attractive and available in over a dozen baked-on colors. No seams mean a
lesser chance of leaks. |
More expensive than sectional gutter systems. |
| Standard Seamless Copper Gutters |
Continuous, solid pieces of copper with seams only at the corners and
downspouts. |
Require less maintenance than do-it-yourself kits. Attractive and available
in over a dozen baked-on colors. No seams. |
More expensive than sectional gutter systems. Copper gutters can change
color from oxidization. |
Source: S&K Roofing, Siding and Windows,
www.SKRoofing.com and
www.NoWorryGutters.com
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