If you're replacing gutters, the first choice is seamless or sectional. Here's how they differ.
Sectional gutters
Sold in 10- or 20-foot pieces and joined with connectors and sealant. They're the DIY option at big-box stores. Every joint is a spot that can leak as the sealant ages and the metal expands and contracts through Kentucky's hot summers and freezing winters.
Seamless gutters
Formed on-site from a continuous coil of aluminum with a gutter machine, cut to the exact length of each roof run. The only joints are at corners and downspouts, so there are far fewer places to leak.
Comparing them
- Leaks: seamless has far fewer joints, so fewer leaks
- Look: seamless runs look cleaner from the street
- Install: sectional can be DIY; seamless needs a pro with a gutter machine
- Upfront cost: sectional is cheaper; seamless usually costs less over its life
Our recommendation
For most homes, seamless aluminum is the better long-term value, and it's the best time to add gutter guards. Call for a free estimate.
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