Common parts of a rain gutter system include end caps, gutters, elbows, downspouts, outlets, splash guards and ect.
- End caps are used to block the flow of water at the end of the gutter run. They are typically used in place of elbow pieces when the gutter system doesn’t need to run along the outside of the entire roof.
- Gutters are the horizontal pieces that make up the bulk of the gutter system. They run alongside the roof in order to catch falling rain and running water.
- Elbows are installed between two perpendicular gutter runs in order to redirect water around the corners of the roof.
- Downspouts are vertical pieces of enclosed gutter pipe that run from the roof to the base of the home, releasing water onto a splash block to redirect the flow away from the home.
- Gutter outlets, or gutter drops / goose necks are parts installed in a gutter to direct water to a downspout or elbow.
- Splash guards are the last components in basic gutter systems that sit below the outlet of the downspout for the purpose of catching and redirecting the flow of water to an area away from the home.
Gutter Materials and Pricing
Aluminum
The most popular choice among our customers for its durability and resistance to rusting. They are also lightweight and can withstand most harsh weathers without a problem. This material doesn’t weaken even in the cold, like other lightweight materials. Many homeowners are able to match the material color to the rest of their home so they don’t stand out too much from the rest of the house.. Gutter installers will often quote a price (which includes installation) at a “per linear foot” price. Although costs for an aluminum system will vary, homeowners may expect to pay somewhere around $7 to $12 per linear foot.
Warranty: 20 years
• Price: $7-$12 per foot installed
• Thickness: 0.032
• Colors: 21
• Sizes: 5” & 6”
Steel gutter systems are usually galvanized, although stainless steel options exist as well. Galvanized steel gutters will need replacement when they eventually rust after 20- 25 years, but steel is strong and durable. Steel is slightly more expensive than aluminum, with prices averaging around $11 to $16 per linear foot. Stainless steel, which doesn’t rust, sells for upwards of $20 per linear foot.
Warranty: 20 years
• Price: $11-$16 per foot installed
• Thickness: 0.032
• Colors: 21
• Sizes: 5” & 6”
Copper
Copper gutters also provide similar advantages. They are durable and rust resistant. Their life expectancy is much higher than any other material, lasting anywhere between 40 to 100 years when well maintained. Another selling point for these types of gutters is their physical appearance. They have a beautiful aesthetic to them that really emphasizes a more classical element to the home.
Copper sits at the high-end of the gutter market, selling for anywhere from $18 to $40 per linear foot.
• Warranty: 40 years
• Price: $18-$40 per foot installed
• Thickness: 0.032
• Colors: 1
• Sizes: 5” & 6”
