Looking to upgrade your Putnam County’s gutter system, but are afraid of ruining the look and curb appeal of your home?

Gutters may have had the reputation of being unsightly in the past, but that’s far from the truth nowadays. Seamless gutter systems offer some sleek styles and colors that add to your home’s exterior, instead of taking away from it. These designs can complement any architectural style home in the northeast. Here are some tips on choosing the right gutter style to enhance your home’s exterior:

Colonial/Revival – This design is known for its rectangular shape and symmetrical architecture. The Colonial/Revival home can be made of clapboard, stone, and even brick. They usually have a hipped type roof with flat fascia boards.

Gutter Styles to Consider– The best option is the K-Style gutters. They have the look of crown molding so it will look like it’s a part of the home.

Tudor/Revival– Inspired by late 19th to early 20th century, this home has characteristics of the medieval and renaissance times. These residences are constructed out of wood, brick, or stucco. They typically have steeply pitched gable-type roofs.

Gutter Styles to Consider– The Half-round gutters are an excellent choice for this type of architecture, especially if constructed of copper material. Over time, copper ages and gets a weathered type film on the surface. This complements the Tudor style’s traditional look.

Cape Cod- Originating in New England during the 17th century, these homes were built to resist the blustery conditions of Cape Cod weather. The simple homes were designed with gable-type roofs.

Gutter Styles to Consider– If you want to keep with the simplistic design, the half-round gutters will work well. If you decide to give your home a little something extra, the K-style ones will provide it with an elegant touch.

A seamless gutter system can complement the architectural style of your home, no matter what design it is. Contact us today, and we can help you explore the options available for your style of home.

Can Gutter Systems Be Stylish?

The home’s gutter system is the last thing you think of when it comes to portraying a specific style with the look of your home. They have an essential function, for sure, but they can also add to the home’s exterior with the many designs they come in. Here are some of those styles:

Half-Round Gutters– These are your traditional gutters, characterized by their half-tube shape. With the introduction of the rolled or beaded edging, they became popular with homeowners looking to add an elegant touch to their historic homes.

K-Style- These gutters come with a flat bottom, flat back, and a curved decorative shape to the front. They have a classic look and give a more luxurious touch to the exterior as they have the look of the crown molding you see on the inside of homes.

Box Style- These are characterized by their “boxy” shape. This style of gutter has an architectural look to it, giving your home a fashionable appeal.

Curved Style- This usually uses the K-Style or Box gutters and installs them in a way so they can add drainage to rounded exteriors. Professionals install them to fit snug against the curve or angles of a home’s roofline making them appear seamless.

cGutter systems can be stylish as well as functional. When updating your home, consider upgrading the gutters along with it as they can add some exterior appeal. If you think you may replace your gutter system, or if you want some advice on cleaning or repairing your current gutters, contact us and we’ll be glad to help you.

Seamless Gutters!

Old-fashioned, sectional gutters are a thing of the past. That is why both my Putnam County-based Seamless Gutter companies only offer seamless gutter installation to our friends, family, and beloved customers!

Truth is, I am a lucky guy, I love what I do! I really have a great time going out with the crew to install new gutters on the homes of our customers because I know that our seamless gutters are going to be better functioning than any other type of gutter system on the market.

Seamless Gutters

No matter the material. A customer may choose colored aluminum gutters (many do), a copper gutter system or a steal gutter system. At the end of the day while certain materials perform better the bottom line is as far as gutter systems go–nothing beats a seamless gutter system.

I have been asked many, many times about the advantages of seamless gutters over sectional gutters, and my first answer has to be “Well, they are better because I install them!” There are also plenty of inherent properties of seamless gutters that make them the best choice for Putnam County homeowners.

Here are a few of the reasons why for me Seamless Gutters are the only kind of gutter to install:

To Start…Easy-Peasy Maintenance! The joints in sectional gutters are extremely susceptible to debris build-up. That means that you have to spend time and money year-after-year cleaning them, or else they will clog. This also makes them the perfect home for little critters like birds and mice.

Seamless gutters are so named because they do not have these pesky, pesty joints. Clogging and debris build-up becomes a thing of the past.

Our Gutters are Made-to-Order

Seamless gutters are measured out specifically for the dimensions of your home, and are always installed by professionals like me! This means they are good to go for many years with little to no maintenance needed. Add gutter guards and you can expect for seasons of free-flowing gutters without the expense of gutter cleaning–what a racket.

Every home is different. Gutters are a working system; this means that they need to be made to deal with the amount of water that your specific roof gives off, and that downspouts need to be sized accordingly. All of our gutters are 100% custom made in our factory and our mobile trucks.

We offer more options than most Gutter Companies! (In fact many buy from us!)

I don’t know about the other guys, but my seamless gutter company offers a wide variety of options for all of your seamless gutter needs. We’ve got aluminum, copper, galvanized steel, vinyl, and even specialty and oversized gutters. Try finding that kind of variety in sectional gutters or a local store.

Seamless Gutters = A Wise Investment

Seamless gutters may initially be more expensive than sectional gutters, but the low cost of repair and maintenance means that they pay for themselves almost immediately.

Winter Warriors

Winters can be intense around here. As you know, we get an incredible amount of snow and ice every year, and every spring it thaws out. This can create gaps and cracks in sectional gutters. Seamless gutters can handle the toughest winter that the Hudson Valley can throw at them, and then some.

Have I convinced you that you need seamless gutters? Do you have any questions about them? Are your jointed gutters causing roof damage that needs repair? Give us a call at George’s Seamless Gutters. I’ll be the guy that answers the phone.

At George’s Seamless Gutters, we know that proper drainage for your gutters is important year-round, but especially in winter. You may underestimate the amount of water that snowmelt from your roof can produce, but your gutters can easily get overloaded if they are blocked or aren’t the right size.

If you haven’t done your fall cleaning of your gutters, it’s not too late. Clear out your gutters to prevent water getting blocked, and better yet, install gutter guards to prevent yourself from having to clear debris from your gutters in the future.

Blocked gutters encourage water pooling, which can create ice dams on the edges of your roof and create dangerous water seepage under your shingles.

Making sure your gutters are the correct size for your roof is also essential to proper drainage. Generally, the larger your roof, the larger your gutter size. Six-inch gutters are gaining in popularity lately–just make sure your downspouts can accommodate the extra water flow.

Drainage extends further than just your gutters. Ensuring that your downspouts are draining properly is also essential during this time of year. On the ground level, the water from your downspouts should be at least four feet away from your house. If water pools closer to your home, it can freeze over sidewalks or seep into your foundation.

Call us today to plan how we can help you with your gutter blockage.

What Bad Drainage Can Do To Your Yard

One of our biggest pet peeves at George’s Seamless Gutters is bad gutter drainage. There’s no reason your gutters should be draining improperly if you’ve taken care of them and installed the right gutter systems. And yet, we see bad drainage causing problems for Putnam County homeowners time and time again.

Bad drainage can be a big problem for your home’s foundations since it can seep into walls, and even cause cracks, mold and other problems.

One of the major reasons for bad drainage is that the builders of your home didn’t install downspouts. We don’t know why we’re seeing this trend in new builds, but it drives us nuts! Rainwater, when it has nowhere to go, either overflow the gutter or stays in one area, putting unneeded pressure on your gutters.

We often see downspouts that divert water towards the house rather than away or don’t divert water at all, leaving it to puddle around your foundation and sidewalks. Consult an expert at George’s Seamless Gutters if you’re unsure where to divert the water from your downspout and we’ll be happy to provide some solutions. The best approach is to figure out how to recirculate the water into areas of your yard where it would do your landscaping the most good.

Another thing we are tired of seeing is erosion from water runoff, whether that runoff is coming from your gutters or your downspouts. Sometimes this can happen because your gutters are improperly pitched. We can fix that! The erosion from this water runoff affects your landscaping, your lawn, and your sidewalks, and over time, can seriously affect your foundation.

Proper gutter maintenance, a well-fitting gutter system and downspouts that are routed well are the best way to prevent bad drainage in your yard and to protect your home. Give us a call today to discuss your drainage troubles and we’ll work together to find the best solution for you.