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Aluminum Gutter Colors
Almond	Clay	Black	Heritage Gray	Cream
Colonial Ivory	Linen	Musket Brown	30° White (Low Gloss)	Federal Brown
Rosewood	80° White (High Gloss)	Forest Green

INSTALL NEW ALUMINUM GUTTERS

Aluminum gutters and leaders are by far the most popular gutter systems. Available in a variety of styles, including K-style, half-round, and a K-style modified to replace a fascia board.


Coatings include baked enamel, polyester, and acrylic. Gutter thicknesses run from a lightweight 0.019 to a heavier 0.032 inch, often specified on higher-end housing. The most typical thickness is 0.027 inch. Thicknesses below 0.027 inch are sometimes used on low-end housing and are available through price-sensitive home centers for the do-it-yourself markets. Aluminum gutters are available "stick" style and seamless, with the latter being more common, especially on larger projects.

"Stick" systems are frequently offered in greater thicknesses than seamless (0.032 versus 0.027 inch) and are stronger. The benefit of seamless systems is the lack of joints (which are points of potential leaks if not maintained). Concealed hangers are becoming more popular because they are invisible and allow the gutter to expand and contract. Expansion and contraction at bracket support types that surround the gutter can lead to discoloration and wear at those points.

Spike and ferrule fittings are sometimes unsightly due to sloppy installation, and can pull out of the fascia from the significant movement of aluminum resulting from temperature swings.

Spike and ferrule fittings are sometimes unsightly due to sloppy installation, and can pull out of the fascia from the significant movement of aluminum resulting from temperature swings.

ADVANTAGES: Widely available. Low cost, and relatively easily maintained. Comes as both "stick" and seamless in many color options. Easily installed. Long-term warranties on coatings are common.
DISADVANTAGES: Expands twice as much as steel and 50 percent more than copper. Less strong than steel or copper. Can be dented (especially in lighter thickness) more easily than other gutter materials.