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INSTALLING A GUTTER SYSTEM

The biggest difference is installation. Making seamless gutters are done on-site by rolling a metal sheet through a gutter-forming machine. Then the installer secures it to the side of the home in a continuous run.

Sectional gutters are much more difficult and time-consuming to install. Sectional gutters are most commonly made of vinyl or plastic. These types of materials are not available as a seamless gutter since these materials cannot be made into a roll form. When sectional gutters are installed, they must be joined together with miters to form the gutter run. A sealing agent, such as caulk seals them together.

As a sectional gutter system is installed, each section must be mitered and sealed together making the installation process much longer. Wondering how hard a DIY gutter installation is? Find out HERE.

SECURITY AND STRENGTHS

Seamless gutters are typically stronger simply because they do not have miters joining pieces together. The more seams a gutter system has, the higher the potential is for leaks. Sectional gutters are also less sturdy due to the materials used, making them more susceptible to damage.

REPAIR ABILITY

Repairing a seamless system is more difficult since the entire system will typically be in need of a replacement. This tends to happen in the process of repair. However, in the event the gutter system comes off the house, a repair can address this issue.

COST COMPARISON

You may assume that sectional gutters are less expensive than the cost of seamless. But, the cost is actually nearly identical because of all the the extra pieces, caulking, and tools needing to complete a sectional gutter install. Also, because sectional gutters may be less sturdy and are often a DIY installation, they are not likely to last as long as seamless do. This may mean more costs in the future.

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