Gutters - a colorful and seamless solution!

• Foundation problems - Problem gutters can dump gallons of water directly onto the ground next to the foundation of a house. This water can cause or complicate existing foundation settlement problems.
• Landscape washout - Few things are more frustrating than watching the beautiful landscaping that you spent hundreds or thousands of dollars installing, get washed away because of poor rain drainage.
• Undermined driveways, patios, and walkways - Excess water draining or accumulating near the house can erode the soil underneath driveways, patios, and walkways. As this underlying soil is washed away, so is the support provided for the driveway, patio, or walkway. The end result can range anywhere from settling or cracking to a complete collapse.
• Damaged fascia, soffit, or outside wall - Non-existent, leaky, or poorly installed gutters can damage a house's structural integrity by allowing water to penetrate and damage the fascia, soffit, or the actual framing of the house - causing thousands of dollars in damage.
• Termite colonies - Because termites need water to reproduce and thrive, gutters that dump excess water near the house encourage termite infestation.

TYPES OF GUTTERS AVAILABLE

Sectional vs. Seamless?

Gutters - Sectional vs. Seamless

All gutters are either seamless (or continuous) or sectional.

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Seamless Gutters - Seamless gutters won't leak at seams because there are none; sections join only at inside and outside corners and at downspout outlets. That's why they're the most popular configuration. Seamless gutters, made of aluminum, galvanized steel or copper, are extruded to custom lengths on site using a portable machine.

K-Shape Gutter

Sectional Gutters - Sectional gutters are sold in pieces and installed as component systems. The sections themselves can be over 20 ft. long each or cut to any size with a hacksaw. Snap-in-place connectors join gutter sections to each other and to downspouts. All sectional systems have end caps, corner pieces and drop outlets for connecting to downspouts. The drawback to sectional systems is that all those seams can eventually invite leaks.

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Gutters - Sizes and Shapes

U-Shape Gutter

Most gutters come in several sizes and shapes called profiles. These include U shapes as well K configurations, in which the ogee-shaped front looks like the letter K. Gutter channels are available in 4-, 5- or 6-in. diameters; 5-in. Ks are the most common. You'll also find downspout choices that include 2X3-in. or 3X4-in. rectangular shapes, as well as 3- or 4-in. round pipes. Particularly in leafy areas, use larger downspouts, which minimize clogs.

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Gutter Colors

Copper Gutters

Sectional aluminum and steel gutters come in more than 25 different colors - ideal for matching trim and house colors. Gutter colors are baked on at the factory. Vinyl typically is brown or white; the latter color holds up better in intense sun. Copper is prized for its natural color and comes unpainted. If you like the look of copper but not the price, Alcoa sells a faux-copper gutter made of aluminum.

Copper Gutters

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Gutter Protection

Consumer Construction offers leaf protection from the best in the business! Say goodbye to cleaning out your gutters each year!