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What’s the difference between seamless and sectional?

Sectional types are sold in 10-to22-feet long pieces. They're made of vinyl, painted aluminum, painted aluminum, or pre-painted steel. Gutter sections are joined together by Snap-in-place connectors. All sectional systems have end caps, corner pieces and drop outlets for connecting to downspouts. The negative to sectional systems is that there is a potential for leaks through all those seams. One positive is that they can be installed by either the homeowner or by a professional installer. Seamless gutters are the most popular type today. The biggest selling point is that they don't have any seams which could potentially leak. The sections join only at the outside and inside corners and at downspout outlets. Seamless gutters are usually formed from aluminum that has a baked on finish, but they may be made from copper or factory-painted steel. They are made with a special machine that’s brought to your home. These types of gutters cannot be installed by do-it-yourselfers.

When is it necessary to replace gutters?

If you start noticing that your homes exterior has any mold on it or peeling paint, that may be a sign that your gutters need replacing or fixing. Snow and ice can build within the gutter and cause leaks/ damage to your home. Weight from clogs and debris can cause a gutter to pull away from a house or sag. They may not be sloped properly and not doing their job of channeling water away from your home.

Are gutter protection systems really necessary?

Gutter protection systems are important because, as the name implies, they protect your home from water damage caused by clogged gutters. They are insurance for your home. They are an easy solution to avoiding costly repairs caused by gutters that fail. Hey also keep you safe because you won't have to get up on the ladder twice a year to clean out the leaves and debris. That alone is worth the price of gutter guards.

Is there a warranty on seamless gutters?

Yes there is a lifetime warranty against flaking, chipping, and peeling. If the warranty is transferred the warranty will be for a term of forty years.

Do I have a choice of colors for my gutter?

Yes, you can choose from 20 different colors for your new gutters.

Will metal roofing help combat the rising cost of energy?

One of the most beneficial aspects of metal roofing is its ability to insulate a home. Not only does metal roofing keep the house comfortable regardless of the weather outside, but it can actually lower air conditioning and heating bills.

What is a Cool Roof?

A Titan Cool Roof is a premium two-coat system based on the same 70 percent PDVF (Polyvinylidine Fluoride) resin-based coating system supplied as Kynar 500 and Hylar 5000. In short, it’s the perfect material to coat any Last-Time Cool Roof product. Cool Roof coatings are highly reflective, with a minimum solar reflectance of 25 percent, and 60 percent or more on lighter colors. When applied and cured on properly prepared subtrates, a Cool Roof exhibits outstanding color stability, chalk resistance, durability, abrasion resistance, chemical resistance and flexibility while also providing outstanding solar heat deflection and energy efficiency.

Why should a homeowner consider metal roofing?

Metal roofing has many advantages. For example, metal roofs have a lower life cycle cost than most traditional roofing material such as asphalt or cedar and it can withstand severe weather such as hail, snow, high winds, as well as fire. It’s also available in many styles and colors to fit virtually any home.

What is the overall cost of a metal roof?

Metal roofs can initially cost three to four times more than traditional roofing materials, but homeowners should keep in mind that the typical asphalt or cedar roof requires replacement every 15 years. While asphalt or cedar roofs are initially cheaper, when homeowners consider the cost of a metal roof spread out over a 60 year period, metal is the clear choice.

Do metal roofs come with warranties?

While most premium asphalt roofs will last from 12 to 20 years, metal can last more than 60. That’s why you’ll find most metal roofing with warranties of about 40 years--nearly four times more than most other roofing products.

Aren’t metal roofs noisy?

Not at all. Metal roofs with solid sheathing and insulation control noise from rain, hail, and bad weather just as well, if not better, than any other roofing material.

How does metal roofing stand up to extreme weather?

Metal roofing is the most durable roofing material available. Whether it’s hail, snow, severe winds, or even fire, metal roofing protects homeowners from whatever Mother Nature can throw their way. For example, in a hail storm, a metal roof’s solid structure prevents dents, dings, and other damage hail is known to cause. In fact, homeowners in some areas receive up to a 30% reduction in their homeowners insurance for having a metal roof installed.