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Is aluminum or plastic better for rain gutters?

I know aluminum has gone up in price. I know very little about gutter material. Durability, leaf guards, etc. I am on a limited income, and need the most and best for my few bucks. Thanks Lee

Answer:

Use Aluminum gutters with the leaf guard drip edge system. You can get them in a seamless design from a pro contractor (check Licenses ). You will not have to clean them. Plastic gutters ot leaf guards deteriorate (dry rot) and become brittle.
Go with aluminum seamless gutter ,plastic only comes in 10 ft lenghts so you would have more seams which means more chances of it leaking A easy formula to figure out whataluminumn gutter will cost is and it goes by linear footage so measure your house where gutters would go and then add 12 LF for each downspout you will need about 4 and you have the total and if you call a contractor they will give you a free estimate but it should cost you about $2-$3 a Linear foot everyone is hurting for work so get a couple bids and go back and forth for the best price Also leaf guard is expensive about $4 a LF look for similar products that are cheaper hope this helps
ALUMINUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
aluminum is the best for you. plastic is junk
If you want seamless gutters (which are the best way to go) then you want aluminum. Your gutter installer will make them on site and hang them with a quickness. It may not be as expensive as you may think.

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