The Types Of Gutters

Here at Pristine Gutters, we offer gutter cleaning, gutter replacement,  maintenance and gutter repairs. So, in this blog post we thought we would share the different types of guttering with you. By understanding the different types of gutters and how they work, you can ensure you have the right guttering for your home or business.

There are five main types of gutters. These are aluminium, steel, plastic, cast iron and copper. Each type of guttering serves a different purpose to ensure effective guttering for the property. Below we look into each type of guttering in more detail.

Aluminium is a great material for gutters. This is because it is renowned for its high strength. However, it is also affordable. Aluminium is very good at standing the tests of the weather and elements. Further to this, aluminium guttering is very durable. This means that it will alleviate some of the problems that plastic guttering will experience over time.

Steel guttering is making a impact in the UK. It is also an eco-friendly type of guttering, and has the lowest carbon footprint of any rainwater material.  Steel guttering is commonly used and seen as guttering for industrial buildings and warehouses.  In Europe it is the choice of guttering material and we have been installing it in a variety of colours. The steel is coated and is UV stable and won’t fade, and is 100% recyclable.

Plastic is the most common type of guttering materials on homes and other domestic buildings. This is because it is extremely versatile and affordable to. Many people will use plastic guttering on domestic buildings to manage the flow of rainwater away from the building. It is a very easy guttering material to work with, but does thermally expand the most.

When cast iron guttering is installed correctly it has been known to last up to one hundred years. Cast iron has great adaptability and can really change the look of any building. It’s a popular choice for a variety of buildings, but it does come at a cost. Cast iron will mainly be used on Listed buildings.

Copper Guttering

Copper guttering is recognised for its colour. Due to this, it instils a sense of ‘industrial Britain’ to any building. While it looks good on buildings, it is also great at helping water flow correctly. Copper will also prevent moss from growing as quickly. In turn, this means that copper guttering needs cleaning less often.

All guttering has its advantages and disadvantages. If you’re not sure of the right guttering for you home, give us a call.

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