Gutter guard advantages
As a homeowner downspouts and gutter are not very much in your attention but their role is important. The problems you can have with leaking rain gutter can be avoidable like a little dipping on your head, or they can be very damaging like water leaking inside the basement.
Now, you have to choose the best rain gutter type.
Steel gutters
This is what you need if you want strength because steel is the most resistant compared to the other types. They have one disadvantage, the fact that the steel may rust if not treated well.
Copper gutters
They are suitable because of the durability and visual appeal. Maintenance is easy and they are very resistant to rain water. But nothing lasts forever, meaning that the color will disappear over time and become a dark brown or green because of oxidation. To avoid such problems, you must apply sealants.
Aluminum gutters
They are known for the cheap price and light weight. Even though it is not as resistant as steel, it holds up very well, and it is very economical too. Again, they have a disadvantage; they require a lot of maintenance.
Vinyl gutters
They are lightweight and don’t need any maintenance. Also they are available in a multitude of colors. The only problem is that their strength is nowhere near the others.