What Are Galvanized Gutters?
Since they’re constantly collecting water in their troughs, guttering systems can be especially vulnerable to water damage, most often in the form of rust. Particularly if you live in the Pacific Northwest or Midwest, areas known for their extreme precipitation, aluminum or steel drainage systems can become impaired within just a few years of installation. Therefore, it’s wise to invest in galvanized metals. Galvanized gutters are coated in a thin layer of zinc to help resist the rust. This material can also be primed and then painted over to help increase its chances for protection against the elements. Why Are They Better? Wooden gutters can crack, rot, and are more expensive to install since they require special skills and techniques. Aluminum and steel are stronger, but they can still rust and tend to be thin. This makes them more pliable but also bendable, so when ladders or debris land on them they can easily twist and could possibly break. Galvanized gutters are sturdier and won
