What are seamless gutters, and what are their advantages?
Pre-fab gutters (like those found in home improvement stores for DIY gutter installations), come in 10-foot sections. To cover the width of roofs, these sections are screwed together, forming seams where the section connect. These seams catch leaves, debris, and ice, forming dams in your gutters. They also create backups during heavy water flow, and are highly prone to leaks – which can damage walls and create foundation problems including erosion and basement damage. Their stitched-together “scars” also reduce the attractiveness of a building’s exterior.
