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Why aluminum gutters?
Gutter systems can be made from a variety of materials including wood, steel, copper, or PVC. However, aluminum gutters are among the highest-quality gutter systems for several reasons.
Shopping for copper gutters
Copper gutters are both decorative and functional. Roof drainage systems made from copper come in the same varieties as other types of roof gutters: they are sold as half-round, k-style, and lead-coated. They may also be available seamless, similar to other metal gutters.
Gutter guards help protect your gutters
Gutter guards help to keep drain-clogging, natural debris out of your gutters. While these guards may still need to be cleaned out and cleared off, it helps to protect the functionality of your gutters.
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Basics of vinyl gutters
Vinyl gutters have many advantages, including being inexpensive and easy to install, which have made them very popular for commercial and rental property applications. However, while vinyl is a versatile and durable product, vinyl gutters are not appropriate for all applications.
Benefits of rain gutter systems
When purchasing a home or building, there are many features to consider: size, floor space, closets, electrical and phone wiring, and more. But one of the least-considered is the rain gutter system.
Choosing house gutters
House gutters are generally available in aluminum, steel, copper, wood and PVC. They come in traditional sectionals or seamless styles. Both styles can be protected with gutter guards.
How to fix common rain gutter problems
Rain gutters are used to divert water away from your house so that it doesn't cause problems such as leaks, rotting and structural damage. However, while rain gutters are effective at preventing these problems when they work properly, they can create serious problems when they don't.
How to install gutters
When gutters are improperly installed, they fail to do their job, which can lead to leaks, surface water damage and even structural water damage. The importance of learning how to install gutters cannot be overstated.
Leaf free gutters help prevent clogs
For many people, a common spring chore is hauling the ladder out of the garage, putting on a pair of gloves, and picking all the leaves out of the rain gutters. By installing leaf free gutters right over your existing gutters, you can let rain water in while keeping troublesome leaf debris out.
Why seamless gutters?
Of the different types of gutter systems available, seamless gutters are considered by many to be the best. There are a wide variety of benefits to seamless gutters versus traditional sectional gutter systems.