When it comes to transporting water away from your home’s foundation, an intricate system composed of gutters and eavestroughs makes it happen. Tasked with the huge responsibility of preventing damage to your home, choosing the right type of gutters is important. Here are three of the best gutters we recommend for your home in Brampton, Mississauga, Milton, Oakville, and Etobicoke.
K-Style Gutters
With an outer shape that vaguely represents the letter K, K-style gutter style differs from traditional rounded gutters. The benefits of this type of gutter include being able to hold more water and be less likely to bend or protrude when impacted by force.
Even though lighter materials are used to create K-style gutters such as aluminum, they are well known for their strength. Other materials used to create K-style gutters include vinyl, copper, and galvanized steel.
Their main disadvantage is their sharp edges, which can cause debris to accumulate. They can also be more difficult to clean.
Aluminum Gutters
Known for their cost efficiency and effective installation process, aluminum gutters can withstand cold climates. With their ability to be painted, it’s easy to match this type of gutter to a home’s exterior. Although some homeowners express concern about aluminum’s ability to dent or bend, primary, high-quality aluminum eliminates this risk.
Seamless aluminum gutters are straight pieces that do not have any seams. Using heavy-duty brackets, seamless gutters can be made to fit any length using a special forming machine that’s found in an eavestrough installer’s truck. When made with heavy gauge aluminum, the best possible gutter installation can be completed.
Other Types of Gutters
For homes in Brampton, Mississauga, Milton, Oakville and Etobicoke, K-style, aluminum, and seamless gutter are the most popular options. However, other options do exist and include:
Vinyl Gutters
With their inability to rust, it’s not unusual for homeowners to inquire about vinyl gutters. Like aluminum, vinyl gutters can be easily installed and are economically priced. Each piece is lightweight and snaps together. However, since vinyl can crack over time in extreme temperatures, they are ill-suited for the harsh Canadian climate. Also, when installed improperly, water pooling can occur.
Copper and Wood Gutters
Usually only popular amongst architects, copper and wood are two other material options available for gutters. Besides requiring a high level of maintenance, wood gutters come with an expensive price tag.
Similarly, copper gutters are expensively priced. They are also prone to rust without proper maintenance. However, when properly maintained, copper gutter systems can last an average of 60 years!
Gutter Installation in Brampton, Mississauga, Milton, Oakville, and Etobicoke
If your home requires new gutters, we’re here to help! As a family-run business with over 25 years’ experience, we are dedicated to providing only high-quality gutters that are correctly sized to drain water from your home properly.
To receive a detailed estimate of new gutters at your home, contact us today.
