What are the differences between aluminum and steel gutter systems?
There are several advantages to having baked on enamel aluminum seamless gutters instead of galvanized steel. The aluminum alloy will not rust or deteriorate over time, unlike that of the steel gutters found on many homes. Rusted steel gutters will discolor fascia boards and/or the outside of your home with an unsightly red rust color. To prevent or hide the rust steel gutters need frequent painting. The baked on enamel coating common with aluminum gutters will never have to be painted. Most existing steel gutters on homes are not seamless and tend to have seams every 20 or 25 ft which can cause leaks and rotten wood behind the gutters. One last important difference is that existing steel gutters on most houses are called “high-back” gutters, because the back of the gutter rides up and under the shingles, and is nailed down to the deck board. The high back style prevents the steel gutter from dropping down as you get closer to the downspout . This means that the gutter usually does not
