Gutter Company Gutter Materials and Types 2

Question 1

What is the benefit of choosing a 6-inch K-style gutter over a 5-inch K-style gutter?

Accepted Answer

Greater water capacity for large roof areas or heavy rainfall

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Lower cost

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Easier installation

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Lighter weight

Question 2

Galvanized steel gutters require what type of maintenance that aluminum and copper gutters do not?

Accepted Answer

Periodic rust treatment and repainting to prevent corrosion

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Annual repainting

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Re-soldering every 5 years

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Replacement of rivets annually

Question 3

What type of gutter guard uses a fine mesh screen to block debris while allowing water to pass through?

Accepted Answer

Micro-mesh guard

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Foam insert guard

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Brush guard

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Reverse curve guard

Question 4

Which gutter color is typically applied as a factory finish on aluminum seamless gutters?

Accepted Answer

PVDF (Kynar) or polyester baked-on enamel coating

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It must always be painted on-site

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Powder coat applied at the job site

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No finish; gutters are left bare

Question 5

What is a key advantage of zinc gutters over aluminum gutters?

Accepted Answer

Self-healing: minor scratches oxidize and reseal naturally

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Lower cost

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Lighter weight

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More color options

Question 6

What is the primary advantage of copper gutters that makes them worth the higher cost for some homeowners?

Accepted Answer

They last 50–100 years with virtually no maintenance and develop a beautiful patina

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They are the lightest gutter material available

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They are fully recyclable and their scrap value offsets installation cost

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They are the easiest material to install