Sectional vs. seamless gutters—what’s better?

If you’ve ever watched rain race off the roof only to spill from leaky joints, you already know the pain of sectional gutters. Those short pieces do fine for a while, then seams start to drip, joints rust, and debris gets stuck right where two sections meet. In a place like Seattle, where storms roll in often and moss never seems to take a day off, weak spots add up fast. That’s why more homeowners are moving to seamless systems that handle the weather without constant patching.

CR Gutters, Inc.™ has worked across Seattle neighborhoods long enough to see what lasts. For most homes, seamless aluminum is the smarter choice: fewer joints, fewer leaks, and a cleaner look that holds up through months of rain.

Why seamless wins in a rainy climate

Sectional gutters arrive in short lengths and are stitched together along the roofline. Every seam is a chance for trouble—water finds gaps, sealant dries out, and leaves snag on tiny edges until the flow slows and spills. Seamless gutters are formed as one continuous run, custom-made right in your driveway. Water moves smoothly — without gutter joints, needles, grit, or moss have nothing to stick to.

Aluminum is ideal for Seattle weather: it does not rust, it is light yet sturdy, and it flexes with temperature changes without cracking. Steel is good for larger or steeper roofs, but modern seamless aluminum suits most homes with ease and far less maintenance. Request continuous-roll fabrication on-site to ensure a perfect fit around corners, valleys, and long eaves.

Signs it’s time to upgrade from sectional:

• Seams that drip after every storm or show orange rust halos
• Water pooling beside walkways or near the foundation
• Sagging runs where debris piles up at a joint
• Streaks down the siding, flaking paint, or soft fascia wood

If you’re ticking off two or more, the system is working too hard for too little result. A seamless swap eliminates the chronic problem points.

Sizing that actually matches your roof

Most homes around Seattle do well with 5″ K-style profiles; bigger or complex rooflines benefit from 6″ for extra capacity. During installation, CR Gutters, Inc.™ forms each run to their exact dimensions, aligns pitch for steady flow, and positions downspouts where water naturally gathers—so storms move through quietly instead of splashing over the edge.

Typical cost in Seattle

Seamless aluminum or steel gutters typically run $10–$20 per linear foot installed. The key factors are roof size, number of stories, and layout complexity. While sectional systems can be cheaper upfront, the repeat costs of resealing seams, fixing slope, and repainting fascia often exceed the difference within a few seasons. A well-made seamless system is the low-maintenance, long-term value.

Built for rain, installed by locals

Rain won’t be taking a vacation—your gutters shouldn’t, either! Call CR Gutters, Inc.™ at (253) 447-1419 for a friendly assessment and custom, on-site fabrication. Our local team knows how Seattle rain, wind, and moss wear on homes and designs systems that simply keep working. With CR Gutters, Inc.™, you get fewer leaks, less ladder time, and a roofline that looks sharp and stays that way, storm after storm.