Rain gutters are an important and essential part of protecting your home. During storms and downpours, gutters work to draw the water away from your home and help it drain properly. A properly installed and maintained rain gutter can save countless hundreds and even thousands of dollars in roofing, facia, siding and foundation repairs over the years.

Though you may not think it, there is a wide variety of selections available when it comes to rain gutters. Seamless, copper, aluminum, steel...the choices can be overwhelming.

When considering which rain gutters to purchase, keep maintenance, style and materials in mind. You'll want the style and color that best fits your home, but also consider maintenance and the best materials for the job.

Copper Gutters

There are several reasons to use copper gutters on a home, beyond the aesthetic look it adds. Copper is very corrosion-resistant, so it will endure even in salty conditions and areas with a great deal of acid rain. It is also sturdy, and it meshes well with a wide variety of roofing materials, including slate, cedar shakes, and composite roofing. Copper gutters also do not need to be painted, although people who want to reduce the development of a patina may need to periodically strip and re-seal their copper with products designed for this purpose.

Aluminum Gutters

The most commonly used material for gutters are aluminum and steel. Many homeowners and builders prefer aluminum because it remains rustproof and costs less than other types. Aluminum gutter systems are durable and can last twenty or more years in a variety of climates. They also come in numerous colors and are easy to shape. Lastly, many aluminum gutters are completely seamless which means they will be highly effective in doing their job - preventing water from eroding the foundation, walkways, patios, or siding of your home.

Seamless Gutters

Water penetration can become a dangerously corrosive threat to any home because of its ability to cause many deterioration problems. And with this deterioration comes serious repairs, and with serious repairs comes serious dollars. Therefore it is essential that you have the best drainage system possible in order to protect your house, and the best drainage investment on the marker comes in the form of seamless gutters.

Downspouts

Gutter downspouts are a major component of every home's design, providing proper rain water drainage and diversion.Downspouts are metal pipes that connect with a home's gutter system and carry rain water from the roof to the ground. Downspouts can be fitted with elbow connections at the end, which funnel water away from the home's foundation and border landscaping. Another option is for downspouts to connect to PVC pipes that convey water into an underground drainage system. Downspouts protect the home's roof, siding and foundation from water damage and help prevent flooding of the home's basement.

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