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Frequently
Asked Questions
Whats
the difference between aluminium gutters and steel gutters?
Aluminium gutters are .7mm thick. Steel is between .42mm - .6mm
Aluminium guttering has a 25 yr manufacturers warranty against perforation.
Steel guttering has a
20 yr warranty
Aluminium guttering is slightly more expensive but longer lasting than steel
guttering.
Why
use aluminium gutters?
Aluminium gutters are great for corrosive environments such as by the sea or
where there are lots of trees.
A list of aluminium products can be found here.
Why
use steel gutters?
Steel gutters are more economical for the initial purchase. A traditional
material many are familiar with.
A list of steel products can be found here.
Can I
get any colour gutter I want?
Both steel gutters and aluminium gutters have a large colour range from which
to choose. Refer to our Colour Matrix.
Why
use long run/continuous guttering instead of stick length?
- Less joins means less chance of leakage
- There’s less wastage because it’s rolled in one length from corner to
corner of your house.
- Its stronger, longer, looks more streamlined, is better value and will
outlast standard gutter.
Can I
get long run guttering in aluminium and steel?
Yes, in aluminium in the ogee shape. In steel guttering, in the quad and
ogee.
Can I
put a ladder up against aluminium gutter?
Yes, because it’s engineered with extra brackets which provide a stronger,
stiffer installation. Aluminium is a lightweight but extremely strong metal.
Can
you arrange installation?
Yes, or we can provide you or your tradesman with just the materials you
need.
What
aluminium gutter shapes are there?
Ogee in long run
Squareline up to 12M lengths
What steel
gutter shapes are there?
Quad and Ogee in long run
Squareline up ot 12M lengths
Fascia gutter up to 12M lengths
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