RESIDENTIAL GUTTERS

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RESIDENTIAL GUTTERS
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When shopping for a gutter system, a homeowner
will have to choose among a variety of materials,
including aluminum, galvanized steel, vinyl,
copper, and wood. Installers price gutter systems
per linear foot, but this price should include
all the necessary components for a gutter system,
including the gutters, downspouts (the vertical
section), corner joints, end caps, and hanging
brackets.
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Aluminum is the most popular gutter on the
market, as it is relatively inexpensive, durable,
and easy to work with. Unlike steel, aluminum
will not rust over time, and is available in a
wide range of colors. Gutter installers will
often quote a price (which includes installation)
at a per linear foot price although costs for
an aluminum system will vary, homeowners may
expect somewhere around 3-6 per linear foot.
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Steel gutter systems are usually galvanized,
although stainless steel options exist as well.
Galvanized steel gutters will eventually rust
after 20-25 years, but steel is strong and
durable, making it a popular option for regions
that experience extreme weather, heavy rains, and
snow. Steel is slightly more expensive than
aluminum with prices averaging around 8-10 per
linear foot. Stainless steel, which doesnt rust,
sells for upwards of 20 per linear foot.
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Copper is also one of the more durable gutter
options. Copper brings a certain aesthetic to a
homes facade, appealing to property owners
looking to customize their home. Copper is one
of the strongest metals, says Mike Milliman, a
partner with theRainTrade Corporation. It is
suitable for any region. Copper sits at the
high-end of the gutter market, selling for
anywhere from 12-25 per linear foot.
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Homeowners who are interested in a copper gutter
system should consider the patina aspect of
copper, which gradually ages and changes color
with exposure to the elements. A copper gutter
system will only stay shiny for the first month
or two, Milliman says. It will turn brown, dark
brown, purple, and eventually a greenish color.
Homeowners need to expect these changes.
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Vinyl is one of the least-expensive gutter
options on the market, and is also very easy to
cut and work with, making these gutters suitable
for DIY installations. Vinyl gutter systems are
prominent in home stores because of the easy of
assembly and availability of component parts. At
around 3-5 per linear foot, vinyl is most
affordable option for gutter installations. Vinyl
tends to become brittle and break in colder
climates. It is also not as sturdy or durable as
metal counterparts.
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