Types of Gutters

Aluminum and steel gutters offer exceptional durability and performance at a reasonable price point. They come in U shape or K styles in various diameters. Downspouts divert the water away from your home and can even be attached to a rainwater collection barrel.

EcoShield customers get the best durability, performance and value from aluminum and steel gutters. They come in a wide range of pre-painted colors, and are resistant to rust and corrosion. Aluminum and vinyl gutters stand up to Colorado’s weather: high winds, snow, ice, rain and hail.

While vinyl gutters are cheap, they are very lightweight. As such, vinyl gutters have a tendency to buckle, sag or crack under the force of high winds and heavy snow. They also tend to need replacement more often than steel and aluminum gutters, so you should weigh the low upfront cost against the cost of replacement.

Especially for people considering a DIY gutter project, the go-to option is often sections of material that join together. There is a sealed seam where each section is joined. A professional installer will most often recommend seamless gutters, which are custom-created to be a specific length of continuous material.

Sectional gutters can easily fail at the seams. Over the years, the repeated expansion and contraction of freeze/thaw cycles can cause the seam to fail, at which point a leak from the seam will be visible next time it rains. At that point, the seam must be repaired or the sections of gutter replaced. Over the years, this maintenance can get expensive.

Seamless gutters eliminate the potential of broken and leaking seams. That means you won’t have to worry about seam maintenance or repair, or seam leaks leading to dripping water, walkway ice and soaked siding. Although seamless gutters may cost a little more upfront, they can save you money over time because of the lack of seams.

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