Products
Type/Style of Gutter
Lincoln Gutters offers 5” and 6” K-Line style seamless gutters, a proven residential or commercial gutter system. The design is attractive and the wide 5” to 6” opening simplifies maintenance. Should a section get damaged, replacement is easy, as 99% of gutter contractors carry 5” K-Line style gutters. You won’t find yourself hostage to an obscure gutter design.
Our seamless gutters are renowned for their resilience against challenging climates. Unlike traditional sectional gutters, seamless gutters are crafted in one continuous piece without visible joints. We secure each gutter using corrosion-resistant stainless steel screws and concealed hangers, ensuring both durability and an aesthetically pleasing installation.
Materials
We use durable yet lightweight aluminum for our gutter installation services. Its versatile benefits result in stronger protection and long-term savings.
Aluminum is the industry-standard, because it is relatively low in cost and has a long life span, typically 20 to 30 years if properly maintained. Aluminum naturally forms a protective oxide layer that reduces the risk of corrosion, eliminating the unsightly rust streaks common with steel or iron gutters. Since aluminum gutters rarely rust, they will maintain their appearance and functionality without the need for specialized treatments.
Downspouts
We have access to most downspout styles and sizes, so you can achieve the look you desire.
Downspouts primarily come in two shapes and sizes, rectangular or round. Rectangular is the most common. It allows for a larger hole in the bottom of the gutter (called an outlet), maximizing drainage speed. We recommend 2” x 3” rectangular downspouts for residential applications, and 3” x 4” downspouts for both residential and commercial applications.
Corners
We hand cut all our corners for a single seam and a superior finished look.
When a gutter needs to change directions, a corner is needed.
Not all companies hand-cut gutter corners. Some use pre-fabricated “box-mitres” or “strip-mitres”. These corners do not look as nice, and because there are three seams per comer, there is three times the likelihood that future leaks will develop.
Attachment System
There are two primary ways gutters are attached to your home:
Hidden Hanger
Our preferred method of attachment, this metal hanger attaches to the front and back of the gutter, which is then screwed into the fascia board. We like this system because it uses screws, not spikes, to hold the gutter onto the house. Over time, screws hold better than spikes. Unlike the spike and ferrule attachment method, nail heads are not visible on the front of the gutter. This gives a smooth, finished look. We will use hidden hangers on your job, if we can.
Spike and Ferrule
A spike is a fancy name for a “big nail”. A ferrule is a metal tube that acts as a spacer between the front and back of the gutter. This is a good system, but only in certain situations. The type of spike we use is called a “ring-shank” spike, and it is vastly superior to the spikes used in years past. These spikes have a barbed-type end. When they go in, they stay in, similar to a fishhook in wood.