Stainless Steel gutters

[CallumWK]

I'm in the market for new gutters, and since I have about 100 meter of gutters, price is a factor.

The cheapest galvanized i can find is 360 baht, and add 50 baht if I want them to be painted.

Then I found a supplier with SS 304 for 600 baht a meter. I know SS can't be painted, but they are better quality of course

Previously I always heard prices of SS at 1000 baht up, so these seem very cheap, also compared to the galvanized ones.

They come in 6 meter lengths directly from the factory, and am told there is Thai quality and Chinese quality, with the latter one being of lower quality.

 

So what do I have to look out for, so I don't get fooled?

[frequentatore]

How many years the galvanized gutters last?

[CallumWK]

5 minutes ago, frequentatore said:

How many years the galvanized gutters last?

They were installed 14 years ago, but started leaking at the joints after about 4 years

[Nicco]

I'm also interested and would like to give this a bump.

 

If anyone can guestimate cost of nice aluminum awning as well.

 

About 17.5M in 2 pcs

 

 Sorry to hijack.

[Muhendis]

Plastic gutters are commonly used also and I understand they have a goodly life expectancy.

I wish I'd fitted them around my house instead of galv.

[CallumWK]

34 minutes ago, Muhendis said:

Plastic gutters are commonly used also and I understand they have a goodly life expectancy.

I wish I'd fitted them around my house instead of galv.

 

I considered Upvc gutters but it's hard to find an installer, and if you find one they are more expensive than SS.

They are available cheap at DoHome, but the point is to find a competent installer, and from the reviews I read, they are scarcer than hens teeth.

[couchpotato]

17 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

 

I considered Upvc gutters but it's hard to find an installer, and if you find one they are more expensive than SS.

They are available cheap at DoHome, but the point is to find a competent installer, and from the reviews I read, they are scarcer than hens teeth.

There are no specialised installers for Plastic/UPVC gutters. Just the normal installers who do Galv and SS.

But in my experience SS lasts the longest, and Galv is fine for normal use. Yes can paint Galv, but not necessary to paint SS.

Plastic/UPVc does get soft and buckles after a few years (from own experience).