All Things Gutters – History of Gutters

Gutters: when, what, why and how they work!

When was the rain gutter invented?

1960 – 1965: Seamless aluminum gutter machines were invented. Changing the way gutters were produced.

What is the purpose of a gutter?

A rain gutter’s main purpose is to funnel water off the roof and away from the home.

What is a gutter made out of?

Because of the strength and lighter weight of aluminum as compared to steel, copper and other metals, about 70% of gutters in the U.S. are made of aluminum today.

How do gutters to the housework?

When downspouts function properly, they receive water from your gutters, carry it down the side of your home, then propel it into a rain barrel or away from your home. Gutter and downspouts work together very specifically to keep rainwater from damaging your home’s siding, roof, and foundation.

What are the different types of rain gutters?

Basic Types of Gutters

K-style gutters have flat bottoms and backs, and the front side of the gutter usually has a decorative shape, such as a curve or ogee, that mimics crown molding. …
Half-round gutters are exactly what the name suggests: half-round tubes. …
Aluminum.
Copper.
Seamless Aluminum.
Steel.
Vinyl.
Zinc.

Why is it important to have gutters?

When gutters aren’t functioning properly, rainwater runs the roof of a home and collects on the ground this can lead to flooding or other damage to the home’s foundation.

Heavy rains can result in standing pools of water, which can cause a multitude of problems. Gutters protect your home and property.

What is a seamless gutter?

Seamless gutters, made of aluminum, galvanized steel or copper and are extruded to custom lengths on site using a portable machine. But, as you might have guessed, seamless gutters must be installed by a contractor. Sizes and shapes.

Sizes and shapes. Most gutters come in several sizes and shapes called profiles. These include U shapes as well K configurations, in which the ogee-shaped front looks like the letter K. At George’s Seamless gutters we off both standard and oversized gutters. Oversized gutters make sense for larger homes particularly in leafy areas help minimize clogs.

Our Customers

“George came out quickly when called and gave us some recommendations and an estimate. We were given an appointment quickly for installation and the gutters were up before we knew it. They were efficient, professional, and neat.”
Barbara N.,Gutter Installation -Westchester
“George is a pleasure to work with, from estimate to job completion. His crew was courteous, professional, worked quickly and cleaned up behind them. I have already recommended George to a friend who also hired George. ”
Kathy H.,Gutter Installation -Westchester
“It went perfect. They explained to me various options.They scheduled work with little wait time, arrived punctually, were very pleasant, worked very efficiently and gave me the type of gutter that was necessary for my location. Between the gutter education and the entire work experience I couldn't be more pleased.”
John O.,Gutter Installation -Westchester
“George was the first contractor to contact me after I sent out notes requesting bids. His response was immediate. I collected 3 other bids which couldn't compete price wise. The next closest bid was over 40% higher. The others were considerably higher. Since George's price was so competitive, I had a lot of questions. George patiently answered them all. When George's crew came out, they were professional and courteous. They first checked-in with George to make sure they fully understood the job and did a great job. When they discovered that design for one downspout was in the wrong place, they suggested a better alternative. After the job was done, they cleaned up as though they were never here!”
Stephen R.,