Aluminium Gutter/Pre painted steel gutter

[bigT]

My existing steel gutters have corroded and I am planning to replace them, a contractor recommended to use aluminium gutter, another contractor said aluminium gutter will deteriorate in the weather and suggest to use thicker steel gutter instead.

I understand the both metals will corrode in the air, and it is matter of which will corrode easily, or which will last longer.

I there someone who has used aluminium gutter in his house, and what is your comment on aluminium gutter?

[shadow]

Stainless?


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[12vdc]

GI should last 20-30yrs if properly maintained. Alum is hard to work on and will be a challenge on maintenance.

[dr. d]

My existing steel gutters have corroded and I am planning to replace them, a contractor recommended to use aluminium gutter, another contractor said aluminium gutter will deteriorate in the weather and suggest to use thicker steel gutter instead.

I understand the both metals will corrode in the air, and it is matter of which will corrode easily, or which will last longer.

I there someone who has used aluminium gutter in his house, and what is your comment on aluminium gutter?

i used stainless.
it looks hideous, as i have decided to not paint it anymore, as ordinary paint does not stick long to stainless.
but ten years later, it still looks as good (or ugly!) as the day i had it installed.

[maxpedition]

i used stainless.
it looks hideous, as i have decided to not paint it anymore, as ordinary paint does not stick long to stainless.
but ten years later, it still looks as good (or ugly!) as the day i had it installed.

Correct doc [emoji106] always used #304 not #202. #202 are prone to rust spotting. You can use gauge #26 (standard) or gauge #24 (special).

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[bigT]

Correct doc [emoji106] always used #304 not #202. #202 are prone to rust spotting. You can use gauge #26 (standard) or gauge #24 (special).

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By how many percent stainless steel gutter is more expensive than pre-painted gutter?

[travajante]

My existing steel gutters have corroded and I am planning to replace them, a contractor recommended to use aluminium gutter, another contractor said aluminium gutter will deteriorate in the weather and suggest to use thicker steel gutter instead.

I understand the both metals will corrode in the air, and it is matter of which will corrode easily, or which will last longer.

I there someone who has used aluminium gutter in his house, and what is your comment on aluminium gutter?

Go 304 Stainless, not GI nor aluminum....but don't stop there. It should be thick enough to have all joints TIGwelded not riveted. Leak test the system prior to final install. Do this right one time, the 1st time... you won't need to reprise this repair ever.
Oh, if your gutters are prone to trap leaves, install spout strainers on each & every....Periodic inspection might be needed for this to prevent spout clogs.
If you want zero maintenance, do away with gutters & transfer them to the ground...in form of open trenches. Use plastic kennel pallets(check pic) as cover. They come in 300mm x 600/900mm sizes. Add a layer of gravel on top to hide them.
It has been years since our last fully guttered structure. In cases where they're really necessary, we go selective & only w/ fully TIGwelded 304 Stainless ones.
Hope the tips are helpful.

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[bloowolf]

I had my gutters, sanipa & drain pipes changed just last November. Doc is right that it would look look like an eyesore, but mine turned out OK since the house is painted white & blue gray. If it were painted a darker color, wouldn’t look good. Gutters are actually the headache in house maintenance, so best to go stainless. I also changed my post lights to stainless steel to match the stainless steel gutter.


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[bigT]

I had my gutters, sanipa & drain pipes changed just last November. Doc is right that it would look look like an eyesore, but mine turned out OK since the house is painted white & blue gray. If it were painted a darker color, wouldn’t look good. Gutters are actually the headache in house maintenance, so best to go stainless. I also changed my post lights to stainless steel to match the stainless steel gutter.


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In the Philippines, most people use Vulca Seal to seal the gaps and joints in gutter, but a roof installer suggested to use epoxy to seal the gaps.

What is your comment on using epoxy as a gutter sealant?

[bloowolf]

In the Philippines, most people use Vulca Seal to seal the gaps and joints in gutter, but a roof installer suggested to use epoxy to seal the gaps.

What is your comment on using epoxy as a gutter sealant?

Oh, I wouldn’t know. I am not in that field. But if you want my 2 cents worth, Vulca seal shrinks & epoxy cracks. Something more resilient would be a Silicon sealant.


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[dr. d]

we have used both vulca seal and epoxy.
and our opinion is,
"either works. but we think vulca seal is easier to apply, and is cheaper."

[travajante]

Use Polyurethane...the ultimate multipurpose sealant/adhesive.

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[kisshmet]

I had my gutters, sanipa & drain pipes changed just last November. Doc is right that it would look look like an eyesore, but mine turned out OK since the house is painted white & blue gray. If it were painted a darker color, wouldn’t look good. Gutters are actually the headache in house maintenance, so best to go stainless. I also changed my post lights to stainless steel to match the stainless steel gutter.


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stainless is good, theres no need to paint it

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[travajante]

I had my gutters, sanipa & drain pipes changed just last November. Doc is right that it would look look like an eyesore, but mine turned out OK since the house is painted white & blue gray. If it were painted a darker color, wouldn’t look good. Gutters are actually the headache in house maintenance, so best to go stainless. I also changed my post lights to stainless steel to match the stainless steel gutter.


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Or go gutterless. We've long transferred em to the ground...open trenches covered by plastic kennel pallets & stones....to the delight of gutterphobic homeowners. Zero leaks, No collateral risks, hassle-free, super low maintenance & ultra efficient. They do everything gutters do....but way better. One big thing less to worry about.

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[bigT]

Or go gutterless. We've long transferred em to the ground...open trenches covered by plastic kennel pallets & stones....to the delight of gutterphobic homeowners. Zero leaks, No collateral risks, hassle-free, super low maintenance & ultra efficient. They do everything gutters do....but way better. One big thing less to worry about.

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My house can't be gutterless, during heavy rain water from the roof will pour into neighbour's house.

[bigT]

we have used both vulca seal and epoxy.
and our opinion is,
"either works. but we think vulca seal is easier to apply, and is cheaper."

What I worry about using epoxy is

1. When epoxy sets, it is hard and not flexible, I doubt will any movement of the gutter will spoil the bonding, and break the epoxy from the gutter surface.

2. When gutter exposes to sunlight, metal and epoxy expand in different rate, the difference in expansion will create a force to crack the epoxy and tear the epoxy from the metal.

Vulca Seal when set is still slightly flexible.

[travajante]

My house can't be gutterless, during heavy rain water from the roof will pour into neighbour's house.

You can install a 'rainstop' at the end of your roof to guide the flow vertically onto the trenches. Sample of what we usually do in pics below.

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[dr. d]

chains, as guides?
...paint 'em your choice of color...

[travajante]

chains, as guides?
...paint 'em your choice of color...

Works for spouts....but to have em would mean gutters, too.[emoji4]

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[dr. d]

Works for spouts....but to have em would mean gutters, too.[emoji4]

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oo nga pala...