Half round gutters are a traditional favorite that has been making their way back into the modern market. There are many reasons why a homeowner would choose to use half round gutters over their more popular K-style counterparts. Amongst other reasons are the stylish, sleek way they look.

Seamless gutters are a new industry invention. Previously homeowners could only purchase sectioned gutters, which would come in prefabricated lengths and sizes. These pieces would then be glued together around a home’s roof to create the necessary gutter system. Seamless gutters, on the other hand, are molded and installed in one big piece. The exception being the corner sections, which must be pieced together.

When you combine these two great options together to choose seamless half round gutters, you get all the benefits of each these forms in one high-quality product. The results are truly amazing. Read on to find out why.

They’re A Better Fit

Being seamless, these gutters offer a better fit for your home. Since they come in one, solid piece, they won’t have a ton of seams and edges like their traditional counterparts. These edges can make your gutters look thrown on your home as a haphazard afterthought instead of a well-executed piece of your exterior design plan.

A Great Design Is in The Little Details

Gutters are one of those minute details that can either pull your home’s exterior design together flawlessly or spoil the final result. The sleek, stylish appearance of seamless half round gutters will compliment your overall plan instead of contrast with it. This style of gutter easily blends into your roof instead of standing out.

It’s the Best Option for Classically Designed or Historic Architecture

Historic architecture used half round gutters as their sole option. If you look at old photographs of buildings, you can see this is true for yourself. It’s also the reason many industry experts hail this style as the “original gutter.” These were, of course, sectioned half round gutters. The seamless modern version gives you a more finished result while still maintaining historical integrity.

There Are Options for Every Taste

Seamless half round gutters come in a wide variety of colors and metals so that there is an option for every person’s unique tastes. The colors available include everything from bright to bold, and classical to modern. Undoubtedly you can find just the right color for your exterior’s scheme. The options of material are convenient because you can find one that will best meet your preferences, weather necessities, etc. A few of the most common available material options include aluminum, galvanized steel, copper, and a few hybrid varieties of those.

Author: Mike Milliman

Mike is managing partner at Gutter Supply Inc. and has over 20 years of experience in the industry. His expertise and vast knowledge of the industry, along with his priority on customer service, has contributed to the continued success of Gutter Supply, it’s contractor customers and homeowner DIY’s. View all posts by Mike Milliman