A professionally installed gutter system on the exterior of your home is crucial, especially in Maryland, where the average rainfall exceeds the national average by 6 inches. Gutter systems serve to direct the rainfall away from your home, which prevents mold and mildew buildup and foundational damage, which could cost you significantly more than having a proper gutter system installed.
At EC Roofing and Home Services, we offer professional gutter installation so you can be sure you’re your home is protected against the prolonged wear and tear of excess water. Let our expert installers provide you with a free estimate and help you choose the best gutters for your home by calling 410-455-9880.
Material
When choosing the best gutter for your home, you will want to consider what they are made from. The three most common types of gutters are:
- Vinyl
- Stainless steel
- Aluminum
Vinyl Gutters
Vinyl gutters continue to grow in popularity due to their reduced cost and resistance to rust and corrosion over time. These are the easiest type of gutter to install and come in many different colors so you can find the perfect gutter to match the exterior of your home.
While these gutters may seem ideal, they have been known to grow brittle after long-term exposure to cold temperatures. Timely gutter repair can help you avoid many other home improvement costs.
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel gutters are by far the most durable option on the market. They can withstand any climate and are 100% rust and corrosion-resistant. This type of gutter will cost 3 to 4 times the amount of vinyl or aluminum gutters, but it will be the last time you have to install new gutters on your home.
Aluminum
When it comes to cost and durability, aluminum gutters are the way to go. They offer an affordable and easy to work option, and they can withstand any climate, including extremely hot or cold temperatures. Aluminum gutter systems also come in a wide range of colors and can easily be painted should you ever decide to change the exterior of your home.
Seamless/Sectional
Outside of the material, this is the most important decision you will have to make when choosing the right gutters for your home.
Seamless
Seamless gutters are the preferred industry standard and provide you with a completely custom gutter system tailor-made to fit your house. By having a seamless gutter system made, you get rid of many of the weak connecting points necessary with sectional gutter systems.
Sectional
This is the traditional style of the gutter system and is made up of uniform lengths of guttering instead of custom-cut pieces. When using sectional gutters, you create many potential weak spots at the joints and seams where the pieces meet. This is the most common spot to fail on a gutter system and is why seamless gutters are preferred instead.
Appeal
The great thing about aluminum and vinyl gutters is that they come in a wide range of colors, so you can pick the one that works best with the exterior of your home.
If you plan to paint the outside of your home in the future, you should go with an aluminum gutter because aluminum can be repainted, whereas vinyl cannot.
Protection
While gutters protect your home against rain, snow, and ice, what is there to protect your gutters? Gutter guards are an additional layer of protection that prevents your gutters from being clogged up with leaves and other debris while still allowing the passage of water.
These will increase your gutter system’s overall cost, but it protects your investment and saves you from having to clean your gutters near as much.
Discover the Best Rain Gutter Options for Your Home
While rain gutters may not be something that you think about regularly, there are many benefits to choosing the right ones for your home. Let the experts at EC Roofing and Home Services guide you in choosing the best solution to protect your home.
If you live in Baltimore or the surrounding metro area and you need new gutters installed on your home, give us a call at 410-455-9880 or fill out our online form to schedule a free estimate with one of our experts.
