All about Galvalume Gutters: Durable and Stylish Gutter Solutions
Galvalume gutters installed on a residential home in Red Hook, NY.
Galvalume gutters installed on a residential barn blending 6" seamless with 4" round smooth downspouts.
Galvalume gutters add high-brilliancy appeal and tasteful style to your property
What are Galvalume Gutters made of?
In terms of today's current market and style trend, Galvalume is one of the most popular roofing materials. Galvalume is a type of material that is formed using a combination of aluminum, zinc, and silicon. "Silicon" is a natural occurring chemical element; whereas in contrast, "silicone" is a man-made synthetic elastomer polymer (made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and silicon). Aluminum makes up more than 50% of the material coating composition of Galvalume, making it more resistant to corrosion breakdown.
Where did Galvalume come from?
In the early 1970's a Bethlehem Steel construction company made Galvalume by hot-dipping metal. The process of "hot-dipping" made it possible to adhere aluminum and silicon (naturally occurring element, chemical formula "Si" - found commonly in sand and glass) to metal coils. The coating can be left as a plain mill finish, or painted in a variety of colors.
What is Galvalume used for?
One of the main purposes of using Galvalume is to protect steel from the oxidation process; otherwise known as "rusting". Oxidation eventually leads to the breakdown of material strength will compromise the integrity of the material. Galvanized gutters have been around for centuries but now Galvalume gutters are quickly appealing to customers who like the look of galvanized without the high-maintenance. Galvalume has risen in popularity across the board in the metal industry. The most common applications are outdoor metal paneling on metal roofs and seamless gutter systems. Galvalume can be installed on a wall, building trim, or be used as an accent feature. It is commonly used in climates across the world subject to hurricanes, humidity, extreme heat, or high rainfall or snowfall.
Benefits of Galvalume vs Galvanized
Galvalume offers many unique benefits, especially in comparison to galvanized steel. Here are some common reasons to choose Galvalume Gutters.
1. Resistant to Corrosion
Galvalume is inherently corrosion-resistant. Due to the fact that aluminum (over 50%) is added into to fabrication process of making Galvalume it becomes twice as resistant to corrosion when compared to galvanized steel. The material is well-suited for environments with exposure to high humidity and extreme weather such as cold winters with ice and snow.
2. Lightweight
Since galvalume is lightweight as compared to galvanized, it has an impressive strength-to-weight ratio. The flexible Galvalume material will not crack or flake, even when it is manipulated or bent.
3. Energy Efficient
Galvalume has a brilliant shine to it and is a highly reflective material. Galvalume is also resistant to extreme temperatures, minimizing heat absorption. This energy-efficient feature can boost home or business energy-efficiency when used as a roofing material and gutter material. Using galvalume roofing panels and gutters can reduce both cooling and heating expenses throughout the year.
4. Affordability
Galvalume is often more affordable than galvanized, carrying with it a lower price point from most vendors. Galvalume also is a low-maintenance material that can last for 40 years or more, providing significant savings throughout its lifetime.
6. Longevity
All metals offer significant longevity, but galvalume stands out over galvanized for its superior durability. While a galvanized steel gutters may start aging within 10-15 years, galvalume gutters won’t start to wear out for at least 20-30 years.
7. Versatility
Galvalume is extremely versatile and can be used in a variety of settings. It can be rolled or bent with ease, or stamped to change the appearance. Galvalume gutters can be installed directly onto painted or stained wood fascia boards adding lasting beauty to your home for years to come.
Where did Galvalume come from?
In the early 1970's a Bethlehem Steel construction company made Galvalume by hot-dipping metal. The process of "hot-dipping" made it possible to adhere aluminum and silicon (naturally occurring element, chemical formula "Si" - found commonly in sand and glass) to metal coils. The coating can be left as a plain mill finish, or painted in a variety of colors.
What is Galvalume used for?
One of the main purposes of using Galvalume is to protect steel from the oxidation process; otherwise known as "rusting". Oxidation eventually leads to the breakdown of material strength will compromise the integrity of the material. Galvanized gutters have been around for centuries but now Galvalume gutters are quickly appealing to customers who like the look of galvanized without the high-maintenance. Galvalume has risen in popularity across the board in the metal industry. The most common applications are outdoor metal paneling on metal roofs and seamless gutter systems. Galvalume can be installed on a wall, building trim, or be used as an accent feature. It is commonly used in climates across the world subject to hurricanes, humidity, extreme heat, or high rainfall or snowfall.
Benefits of Galvalume vs Galvanized
Galvalume offers many unique benefits, especially in comparison to galvanized steel. Here are some common reasons to choose Galvalume Gutters.
1. Resistant to Corrosion
Galvalume is inherently corrosion-resistant. Due to the fact that aluminum (over 50%) is added into to fabrication process of making Galvalume it becomes twice as resistant to corrosion when compared to galvanized steel. The material is well-suited for environments with exposure to high humidity and extreme weather such as cold winters with ice and snow.
2. Lightweight
Since galvalume is lightweight as compared to galvanized, it has an impressive strength-to-weight ratio. The flexible Galvalume material will not crack or flake, even when it is manipulated or bent.
3. Energy Efficient
Galvalume has a brilliant shine to it and is a highly reflective material. Galvalume is also resistant to extreme temperatures, minimizing heat absorption. This energy-efficient feature can boost home or business energy-efficiency when used as a roofing material and gutter material. Using galvalume roofing panels and gutters can reduce both cooling and heating expenses throughout the year.
4. Affordability
Galvalume is often more affordable than galvanized, carrying with it a lower price point from most vendors. Galvalume also is a low-maintenance material that can last for 40 years or more, providing significant savings throughout its lifetime.
6. Longevity
All metals offer significant longevity, but galvalume stands out over galvanized for its superior durability. While a galvanized steel gutters may start aging within 10-15 years, galvalume gutters won’t start to wear out for at least 20-30 years.
7. Versatility
Galvalume is extremely versatile and can be used in a variety of settings. It can be rolled or bent with ease, or stamped to change the appearance. Galvalume gutters can be installed directly onto painted or stained wood fascia boards adding lasting beauty to your home for years to come.
Galvalume gutters are inherently corrosion-resistant and offer many unique benefits such as being flexible and well-suited for extreme environmental conditions.
Galvalume gutters are twice as durable as galvanized (less prone to oxidation) and have a higher brilliancy.
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