Reasons Not To Plastic Gutter

Foam is easier to install.

Reasons not to plastic gutter.

One area in which plastic guttering cannot match cast iron and aluminium systems is on longevity as upvc house gutters can sometimes become brittle from years of uv light exposure. Upvc is though highly resistant to water and will not freeze or corrode over time. You simply insert the pre cut pieces inside the gutters. Foam gutter guards come in long pieces of dense triangular or thinner arch shaped foam designed to fit inside gutters.

It s the most common reason for overflowing gutters. 1 debris clogging up the gutter and or downspout flow leaves shingle granules sticks from broken tree limbs even plastic bags all of them frequently find their way into your gutters. Plus ladders will not dent the material and any blemishes on the surface will not be visible. The weight of snow ice or other loads will have less of an effect on pvc gutters.

While not a permanent fix you can generally get another season or two out of the gutters as long as the damage isn t extensive by applying a silicone or rubber gutter caulk or sealant.