Seamless Gutters

The Atlantic Roof Design team includes experts in gutter installation and repair. We understand the factors that make gutters most effective and attractive and have the experience and expertise necessary to deliver top quality to you.

Here are some terms and subjects you should be aware of when getting new gutters installed.
 
Gauge -- The thickness or the gauge of the gutter is very important. Primary aluminum is the thickest and most consistent available. The gauges range from .027 in, to .032 in. The most common thickness is .027 in. for 6 inch gutters and .032 for 7 inch gutters.
 
Run Length -- A straight section of gutter mounted against the fascia board. It is measured in linear feet.

• A Gabled Roof has two runs: front and rear.
• A Hip Roof has four runs.
• Fascia Board -- The flat horizontal surface right below the edge of a roof.
• Linear feet (often called Lineal feet) -- A linear foot is the same as a regular foot. It is a one-foot length of any long, narrow object. No conversion is necessary. If something is 6 linear feet tall, it is 6 feet tall. That just means when measuring linear feet, contractors are not taking the width into account. If you bought 100 linear feet of gutter, laying them down end to end would stretch for 100 feet. It wouldn’t matter how wide the gutters were.
• Run Height -- The height (in stories) at which each gutter run will be located (1st story, 2nd story etc.). This is used to determine the length of downspout needed.
 
Downspout -- A pipe that carries rainwater from a roof gutter down to a drain or to the ground.
 
Fascia Angle -- If there is any fascia board that is angled to follow the roof rafters, there is usually an extra charge.
 
Fascia Replacement -- New gutters need a solid fascia surface upon which to be mounted. The rotten boards need to be replaced. Fascia boards narrower than 3 inches in width must be built out to provide proper support for hanging your new gutters.
 
Colors -- Choose colors that will blend with your house. The gutters and downspouts are available in a number of different colors. The price varies depending on the color you choose.

Installation Process

Seamless Gutter Machine -- Atlantic Roof Design will arrive with a machine right on the truck. The coil of metal in the color you have chosen is rolled through the forming machine to create a continuous piece of gutter that is custom sized to your home.

Hangers or Hidden Bracket -- These brackets (sometime called eave hooks) interlock into the gutter and are then attached to the roof under the shingles. This option offers a cleaner look and is usually a little more expensive.
 
Sealing and Adding Corners -- The crew will work their way around the house, fabricating, installing and sealing each length of gutter and each inside or outside corner as they go.  
 
Mitres (Corners) -- Atlantic Roof Design fabricates the corners on-site using the same material as the rest of the house. The advantage of this approach is that there is one seam instead of three, giving you a cleaner look overall.

Adding Downspouts -- The last step is determining the location and number of downspouts needed and then installing them in the best location for directing the water away from your house. For every 1,200 square feet of roofing area, a 3 x 4 downspout will be required. For example: If your roof is 40 feet long and 16 feet to the peak, then 40 x 16 = 640 square ft. area. That would require one 3 x 4 downspout. The estimate should include the price of the downspots.

Aluminum Gutter Advantages

Aluminum gutters have many advantages over other gutter systems. Aluminum gutters are:

• Very durable and weather-resistant. They will not rust or corrode under normal use.
• Very light weight and, therefore, do not require special support structures. This also provides for more flexibility in shaping.
• Available in a range of popular colors, allowing for color coordination with the roof, exterior paint or other design elements.
• Time-tested materials that have been used for 30+ years.

Aluminum gutters are a great product that provide durability, functionality and style.