The best home upgrades improve the functionality and appearance of your home while also remaining eco-friendly. Seamless gutters achieve all three of these aims well.
1. Fewer Leaks
A leaking gutter system isn't that great for the environment. Leaks can lead to damaged roof eaves and siding, which means more frequent replacement of these structures and sending more materials to a landfill. In areas where water is precious, leaks may mean that water is lost to evaporation as opposed to being routed by the gutters into a catchment system that is needed to preserve rainwater. Fortunately, seamless construction means fewer chances of a leak.
2. Long Life
The longer your gutters last, the fewer replacements you need, and the less waste that is generated by disposing of old gutters. There is also the environmental cost of mining metals and manufacturing guttering. Which having less of both is necessary if you have long-lasting gutters. Modern seamless gutters are typically powder coated and treated, so they will last for decades without rusting or incurring other damage concerns.
3. Recycled Options
Seamless gutters are most often made of aluminum, although steel is another common option. Both materials are easily recycled in the event you ever need to replace your gutters. You can also opt to have your gutters made from recycled metals, which will further increase the environmental friendliness of seamless gutters on your home.
4. On-site Construction
The environmental cost of a gutter isn't just in the materials, it's also in transport and manufacturing. The further a gutter has to be shipped, the more of an impact it has on the environment. Seamless gutters are custom-made at your home to the specific measurements of your roofline. This means less transport impact on the environment since metal gutter sheets require less space to ship than generic gutters. Furthermore, custom manufacturing also results in less material waste overall, which is also an environmental win.
5. Catchment Friendly
Rain catchment systems are a popular way to reduce water use in your garden and help create a more drought-resilient home. Gutters are one of the keys for successfully harvesting rainwater from a roof, and seamless gutters are the most efficient option for putting together such a system. Your installer can form the gutters and downspouts to perfectly feed into your rain barrels or cisterns without any worry about leaks or blockages.
Contact a seamless gutter installation contractor to learn more.
