WHICH IS BETTER BETWEEN METAL GUTTERS VS PVC GUTTERS?

Just like any other home improvement, gutters play a significant role in stabilizing of a house/building. The drainage system directs water from the building thus averting possible water damage. It protects paint chipping, basement flooding, and growth of mould and keep your landscape safe.

A gutter system can be made from metal or plastic (PVC). Choosing the material to use can be a bit confusing, it always begs the question of which is better between PVC gutters and metal gutters. Below are some advantages and disadvantages to help you make an informed decision;

PVC (PLASTIC) GUTTERS

• They are strong. They come in a continuous unit as they are made from moulded plastic. They are double layered which makes it thick and adds on to its strength thus they are able to withstand extra weight of high rainfall or hail.
• Plastic is flexible. Compared to metal gutters, they do not easily loose shape when it bows. Metal gutters tend to distort after a considerable bit of pressure
• PVC gutters are less costly and more convenient to install compared to metal gutters. PVC gutters are also lighter which makes installation and repairs easy compared to the metal gutters.
• Plastic is easy to modify. Use of moulded plastic in the making of the PVC shape and colour makes it highly adaptable to the design of a home.

METAL GUTTERS

• Metal gutters do not get any damage from UV rays unlike PVC gutters if they are not UV treated they tend to become brittle weakening the brackets and rubber seals at the joints.’
• Traditional iron cast metal gutters were heavy and prone to rust, but current-day stainless steel metal gutters are much lighter and more tolerant to weather elements.
• Some of the metal gutters especially those made of alloy are very durable and incredibly strong.
• Zinc and stainless steel gutters can be unassembled so as to clean if need be.

It’s clear that uPVC gutters provide more benefits than metal gutters overall. They stay true to their primary purpose of protecting your home, while imparting aesthetically pleasing exterior. If you decide to install new gutters or replace your old worn out gutters in Kenya, uPVC gutters Kenya will help. Reach out to us today for enquiries or to schedule for estimate.