The term gauge is used to describe the thickness of the aluminum.
Seamless gutter material thickness.
You will probably never see this in tampa.
Aluminum 019 thickness most commonly used 2x3 and 3x4 downspout.
X 027 thickness most commonly used x 032 thickness.
It s the reason we have this blog up.
Gutters of this gauge will do very well on most homes that experience mild to moderate weather and little snow.
X 024 thickness 3 x4 downspout more common but available in 2x3 also.
A thicker gutter system will be sturdier more durable and more expensive.
All gutters are either sectional or seamless or continuous.
Gauge is a measure of the thickness of the aluminum in a seamless aluminum gutter.
Believe it or not a lot of our customers are pretty worried about gauge.
Many take the time to educate themselves about gutters online before they start calling contractors.
Aluminum systems range from 019 to 032 inches in.
Sectional gutters are sold in pieces and installed as component systems.
The sections themselves can be over 20 ft.
All do it yourself gutter systems are sectional though pros install these too.
Thickness is rated differently depending on the material used.
Long each or cut to any size with a hacksaw.
If inside of gutter is not frequently cleaned or painted well with an outdoor metal surfaces paint when installed likely to corrode out in 5 15 years due to organic acids from.