The usual measurements available are 0 019 0 025 0 027 and 0 032 inch sheets.
Best gauge for gutters.
Aluminum gutters come in varying gauges or thickness.
It s the reason we have this blog up.
But don t overlook performance and quality.
Copper comes in 16 24 gauge again larger number means thinner with 20 gauge being the most common though 16 gauge is used for steep roofs likely to have snow avalanches and in heavy eave gutter icing country and for historic buildings where it is desired to have the gutter last decades without maintenance.
Gauge is a measure of the thickness of the aluminum in a seamless aluminum gutter.
The term gauge is used to describe the thickness of the aluminum.
You will probably never see this in tampa.
However an upgrade to 032 gutters is necessary for regions that experience very heavy rain wind and snow.
There is so much to consider when choosing new gutters including shape material and cost.
Believe it or not a lot of our customers are pretty worried about gauge.
Gutters and downspouts the vertical sections that send runoff down to the ground are made out of aluminum vinyl galvanized steel stainless steel and copper.
Here s how to choose the best gutters for your home.
Gutters of this gauge will do very well on most homes that experience mild to moderate weather and little snow.