When it comes to gutters, there are a number of styles and materials that can help you avoid water leaks in your home. If you're adding new gutters as part of a roof replacement, the first question to ask is seamless gutters vs sectional gutters. Which one is better? Using this simple guide, you should be able to get your head out of that gutter and find out which system is best for you!
Sectional Gutters
Sectional gutters come in 10ft – 20ft sections and connect to one another to form a larger roof drainage system. Although the earliest gutters were made from wood and often designed into a half-round trough shape, sectional gutters have evolved and now are made from different materials like vinyl, steel, aluminum, and copper.
Sectional Gutter Pros
Sectionals come as component systems that are put together in pieces, so individual sections can be swapped out later. They're also the lower upfront investment of the two styles.
Vinyl is one of the material options available for a sectional gutter system, often used because of its lightweight capability and the ability to match any roof color. Steel is another option for sectional gutters and is strong and reliable, even with a lot of falling leaves and debris.
Sectional Gutter Cons
Every seam between sections is a joint that can loosen or leak over time, so sectional gutters need more upkeep. Seamless gutters, by contrast, are formed from one continuous piece of metal, cut to fit your home on-site, so there are fewer joints to maintain. When gutters go on with your new roof, the crew can measure and fit them to the new roofline.
If you're planning a new roof and want gutters to go with it, call Neal Roofing And Waterproofing at (561) 473-0192 or book a free estimate. Homeowners rate us 4.9 stars, 1,000+ Google reviews.
