Galvalume Box Gutters
Box gutters are offered in colored kynar material 0 032 aluminum and 24 gauge galvanized steel 24 gauge galvalume plus 0 027 regular standard aluminum colors and in copper both 16 oz and 20 oz.
Galvalume box gutters. Galvalume gutters are made of steel with a coating that is 55 aluminum and 45 zinc. All miters are laser cut and riveted together as per specified angle. A solid approach for looks and durability. The coating is 55 aluminum and 45 zinc and is applied to the steel sheet by a continuous hot dipping process.
Dmi s box gutter is available in galvalume aluminum stainless steel rheinzink and copper. The result is a strong durable metal with proven long term corrosion resistance. Galvalume gutters a reliable gutter system is necessary to protect your home from the damaging effects of water. The natural color of galvalume is a neutral uniform color that easily blends well with most exteriors.
The strength of steel with the added protection against corrosion makes galvalume an ideal material for gutter systems. Galvanized gutters are made from hot dip steel and have been effectively used for more than 150 years. Dmi offers a full line of accessories including internal gutter support brackets custom under brackets mitered corners end caps splice plates expansion joints outlets downspouts elbows and downspout straps. Residential galvalume box gutter style d available in 24 gauge galvalume a box gutter profile designed for modern residences that is very common and easily found in large industrial commercial applications as well.
The coating shields the steel from moisture and contaminants while providing protection from scratches and cut edges. Galvalume plus acrylume k m pre manufactures miters gutter corners for easy industrial box gutter installations. Flooding in the landscaped area is also possible if you have a poorly installed guttering. Commercial galvalume box gutter style a available in 24 gauge galvalume.
The advantage of box gutters is due to their shape which allows for a much larger water carrying capacity. Galvalume metals are more rigid than aluminum and can withstand more abuse. Box gutters are commonly used in large industrial commercial applications but the smaller 5 and 6 profile can also commonly be found in more modern homes. Galvalume is steel with a coating of aluminum and zinc.
These items do not come pre sealed as straight seams connecting to gutters need to be sealed upon installation. Galvalume metals are more rigid than aluminum and can withstand more abuse. The value of hot dip galvanizing stems from the relative corrosion resistance of zinc which under most conditions is considerably better than iron and steel. Galvalume on average will last 9 times longer than galvanized and will last decades.