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Is aluminum or plastic better for rain gutters?

I know aluminum has gone up in price. I know very little about gutter material. Durability, leaf guards, etc. I am on a limited income, and need the most and best for my few bucks. Thanks Lee

Go with aluminum seamless gutter ,plastic only comes in 10 ft lenghts so you would have more seams which means more chances of it leaking
A easy formula to figure out whataluminumn gutter will cost is and it goes by linear footage so measure your house where gutters would go and then add 12 LF for each downspout you will need about 4 and you have the total and if you call a contractor they will give you a free estimate but it should cost you about $2-$3 a Linear foot
everyone is hurting for work so get a couple bids and go back and forth for the best price
Also leaf guard is expensive about $4 a LF look for similar products that are cheaper
hope this helps

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5 Responses to “Is aluminum or plastic better for rain gutters?”

  1. marvin A says:
    November 10, 2009 at 8:35 pm

    aluminum is the best for you. plastic is junk
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  2. Bear says:
    November 10, 2009 at 9:00 pm

    Use Aluminum gutters with the leaf guard drip edge system. You can get them in a seamless design from a pro contractor (check Licenses ). You will not have to clean them. Plastic gutters ot leaf guards deteriorate (dry rot) and become brittle.
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  3. mckindle26 says:
    November 10, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    If you want seamless gutters (which are the best way to go) then you want aluminum. Your gutter installer will make them on site and hang them with a quickness. It may not be as expensive as you may think.
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  4. azteccustomdesigns says:
    November 10, 2009 at 9:40 pm

    ALUMINUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  5. HUMAN TRIPOD says:
    November 10, 2009 at 10:00 pm

    Go with aluminum seamless gutter ,plastic only comes in 10 ft lenghts so you would have more seams which means more chances of it leaking
    A easy formula to figure out whataluminumn gutter will cost is and it goes by linear footage so measure your house where gutters would go and then add 12 LF for each downspout you will need about 4 and you have the total and if you call a contractor they will give you a free estimate but it should cost you about $2-$3 a Linear foot
    everyone is hurting for work so get a couple bids and go back and forth for the best price
    Also leaf guard is expensive about $4 a LF look for similar products that are cheaper
    hope this helps
    References :

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