When shopping for a gutter system, a homeowner will have to choose among a variety of materials

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2. When shopping for a gutter system, a homeowner will
have to choose among a variety of materials, including
aluminum, galvanized steel, vinyl, copper, and wood.
Installers price gutter systems per linear foot, but this
price should include all the necessary components for a
gutter system, including the gutters, downspouts (the
vertical section), corner joints, end caps, and hanging
brackets.

3. Aluminum is the most popular gutter on the market, as it
is relatively inexpensive, durable, and easy to work with.
Unlike steel, aluminum will not rust over time, and is
available in a wide range of colors. 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 somewhere
around $3-6 per linear foot.

5. Steel gutter systems are usually galvanized, although
stainless steel options exist as well. Galvanized steel
gutters will eventually rust after 20-25 years, but steel is
strong and durable, making it a popular option for
regions that experience extreme weather, heavy rains,
and snow. Steel is slightly more expensive than
aluminum; with prices averaging around $8-10 per linear
foot. Stainless steel, which doesn’t rust, sells for upwards
of $20 per linear foot.

6. Copper is also one of the more durable gutter options.
Copper brings a certain aesthetic to a home’s facade,
appealing to property owners looking to customize
their home. “Copper is one of the strongest metals,”
says Mike Milliman, a partner with theRainTrade
Corporation. “It is suitable for any region.” Copper sits
at the high-end of the gutter market, selling for
anywhere from $12-25 per linear foot.

8. Homeowners who are interested in a copper gutter
system should consider the “patina” aspect of copper,
which gradually ages and changes color with exposure
to the elements. “A copper gutter system will only stay
shiny for the first month or two,” Milliman says. “It will turn
brown, dark brown, purple, and eventually a greenish
color. Homeowners need to expect these changes.”

9. Vinyl is one of the least-expensive gutter options on the
market, and is also very easy to cut and work with,
making these gutters suitable for DIY installations. Vinyl
gutter systems are prominent in home stores because of
the easy of assembly and availability of component
parts. At around $3-5 per linear foot, vinyl is most
affordable option for gutter installations. Vinyl tends to
become brittle and break in colder climates. It is also
not as sturdy or durable as metal counterparts.

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