Rain Gutter Material Comparison

Rain Gutter Material Comparison Vinyl Aluminum Galvanized Copper Stainless Steel Life Expectancy > 20 years Lifetime 15-20 years Lifetime 50 years Color Available Yes Various No No No Price Very Low Low Lower Very High High • Not Rust • Ideal for DIY • Quietly Redirects Water • Not Rust • Various Color to Choose • Can be Customized Seamless Gutter Resistant to Rust Less Maintenance Advantages Resistant to Rust (for Coastal Area) Very Strong Material Stronger resisting Dents & Damage Beautiful Material will Last Long Can be Customized Seamless Gutter • Can be Customized Seamless Gutter Can be Customized Seamless Gutter • Easy Crack • Leaks between Sections • Additional Cost for Installation •· Easy Dents & Damage • Expand & Contract with Temperature • Need to be Repainted for Maintenance • Protective Layer will Wear Off • Hard to inspect the rusted area • Heavier Metal, difficult to install • Most Expensive Material • Higher Labor Cost for Installation • Fading into Patina Color, will Lose its shine Expensive Material • Higher Cost for Installation • Heavier Metal, making installation difficult Disadvantages Rain Gutter Pros Iné? leave the job for the pros