When you need gutters installed or replaced, seamless guttering is an excellent choice, and offers many benefits. Read the questions and answers below to learn all you need to know about Seamless Gutters in Hammond.
Q.) What’s the difference between seamless gutters and traditional gutters?
A.) Manufacturers make regular gutters in numerous lengths, which vary between 10 to over 30 feet. The gutters attach to your roof. Installers fit the pieces together and secure them with a sealant. Seamless gutters are on a large roll, and they’re cut according to the length specifications of your roof. Sometimes, regular gutters can come loose at the joints and leak. Since seamless gutters are one piece, and they cannot come apart.
Q.) Can I install seamless guttering myself?
A.) Many homeowners install their own traditional gutters, but it’s impossible to install seamless guttering yourself. The guttering material comes in a large roll and, after measuring the correct length, a special machine cuts the guttering to the correct size. Next, the installer will attach the long pieces of guttering to your roof.
Q.) What type of material are seamless gutters made out of and are they available in different colors?
A.) You can purchase seamless gutters made out of various materials such as aluminum, copper or galvanized steel. There are over 20 different colors of seamless gutters that you can choose from, including shades of brown, gray, white, red, blue and green. With so many colors available, you can choose a color that will compliment your roof, siding and trim.
Q.) What are some of the advantages of installing seamless guttering?
A.) Since there aren’t any joints in the guttering, you won’t have to worry about leaks. Leaky gutters can cause water to settle around the foundation of your house and leak into your basement. A continuous gutter system has more strength than jointed gutters, so seamless gutters in Hammond are also more durable.
Gluth Brothers Roofing Co Inc. is a professional and experienced company that offers a wide variety of services in and around the Hammond area. Their services include seamless guttering, downspout, soffit and siding installation and repair.
