The Brothers That Just Do Gutters · Northeast Atlanta
Galvalume Gutters in Northeast Atlanta & Hall County
Steel gutters with an aluminum and zinc coating, a dull gun-metal finish that will not fade, and a lifespan that can rival copper for less money.
- 55% Aluminum, 45% Zinc Coating
- Pairs With Metal Roofing
- Serving Gwinnett to Athens
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Galvalume Gutters in Northeast Atlanta, GA: The Brothers That Just Do Gutters Northeast Atlanta installs galvalume gutters, a steel gutter coated in 55% aluminum and 45% zinc. With proper maintenance it can last as long as copper in many of the same conditions, it costs less, and it pairs naturally with a metal roof. Call (770) 637-5130 or book online.
Galvalume made its name as a roofing material and has been showing up on gutters more and more. It has the look of galvanized steel but duller, a soft gun-metal gray that does not fade. Homeowners like it because it looks modern and clean, and because it can match the metal roof panels above it.
Plenty of contractors will not install galvalume because the material is harder to source and harder to work with. We will. If you are comparing steel options, our galvanized gutters page covers the other one, and a Solutionist can walk through both at your home.
Galvalume gutters near Lake Lanier
Galvalume vs galvanized vs copper, and where galvalume makes the most sense
Galvalume sits between galvanized steel and copper on cost and lifespan. Here is how the three compare and the homes around Lake Lanier and North Georgia where galvalume is the strongest fit.
Galvalume is at its best under a metal roof. If your lake home near Gainesville, Flowery Branch or Cumming has standing-seam panels, or a porch, barn or workshop on the property carries a metal roof, gutters in the same metal make the roof edge look like one piece and keep two different metals from touching.
What sets it apart is the coating: 55 percent aluminum and 45 percent zinc over a steel core. The steel keeps the gutter stiff under wet leaves and the rare ice load, the coating protects the steel, and if rust starts at a cut edge it stops once it reaches the aluminum.
It also suits homeowners who like a metal edge but not a changing one. Copper moves from gold to brown over the years. Galvalume holds the same soft gunmetal gray.
How galvalume compares with the other metals
| What matters | Galvalume | Galvanized | Copper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makeup | Steel coated in 55% aluminum and 45% zinc | Steel with a thin zinc coat | Solid copper |
| Finish | Dull gunmetal that holds its color | Brighter mill finish that can be painted | Gold that darkens to a brown or green patina |
| Lifespan | Can match copper with proper maintenance | Shorter than galvalume | 50 to 150 years with proper maintenance |
| Cost | Less than copper | Inexpensive next to copper | The highest of the three |
| Best fit here | Metal roofs, lake homes, modern and farmhouse exteriors | Barns, farm homes and wooded lots | Historic and high-end homes |
For the full picture on the other two, see our galvanized steel gutters and copper gutters pages.
What proper maintenance means for galvalume
- Keep the trough clear of pine needles and wet oak leaves, which hold moisture against the metal.
- Look over cut edges and outlets during each cleaning, where light surface rust can show first.
- Keep hangers, fasteners and neighboring metals compatible, since mixed metals can corrode where they touch.
- Flush the downspouts so water does not sit in the elbows.
- Check the hangers after any winter ice event, when the gutter carried extra weight.
- Consider BroGuard to protect a long-life system from debris.
Metal roofs, ice and the gutters below
Metal roofs shed snow and ice much faster than shingles. Ice storms are infrequent in North Georgia, but when one comes through, ice on a metal roof can let go all at once and land on the gutter. Where that is a real concern, snow guards hold it in place to melt off slowly, and heated gutters are an option where ice tends to build at the edge. For most homes in our territory neither is needed, and your Solutionist will say so plainly rather than add them to the estimate.
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More Ways We Help Lake Lanier and NE Atlanta Homeowners
Related work to round out a galvalume system.
The other long-life metal, with a gold finish that ages into a brown patina on historic and high-end homes.
Learn more Snow GuardsMetal roofs shed snow and ice fast. Snow guards hold it in place so it melts off slowly instead of sliding onto the gutter.
Learn more Heated GuttersSelf-regulating heat tape run inside the gutters and downspouts under a guard, for roofs where ice tends to build.
Learn more Gutter InstallationOld gutters off, new system on, from fascia prep to the last downspout, on one schedule.
Learn more BroGuard Gutter GuardsStainless micro-mesh that keeps leaves, needles and grit out while the rain pours through.
Learn more Free estimateRequest a Free EstimateTell us what is going on with your Northeast Atlanta gutters. A local Solutionist walks the roofline, explains what you actually need and leaves a written price. No pressure, no obligation.
Book my free estimate or call (770) 637-5130How it works
Getting Galvalume on Your Home
- 1Ask for galvalume by name
Call or book online and mention galvalume, so we can plan for the material from the first visit.
- 2Measure and match
A Solutionist measures the roofline, looks at any metal roofing nearby and writes up the estimate.
- 3Source and install
We line up the material, and the crew installs the system with downspouts and outlets sized for your roof.
- 4Water and walkthrough
We run water through the finished gutters, check every outlet and show you the work.
Why the Brothers
Why Lake Lanier Area Homeowners Call the Brothers
Plenty of contractors avoid galvalume because supply and installation are a hassle. The Brothers take it on and do it right.
We are part of The Brothers That Just Do Gutters, a national brand founded in 1999 by brothers Ken and Ryan Parsons. Gutters are the whole job here, never an add-on.
Owner Josh Bowie runs the team from Suwanee, with offices in Marietta, Ball Ground and Watkinsville. Homes from Lake Lanier to Athens are served by the same local crews.
Your estimate costs nothing and arrives in writing. Take your time comparing galvalume with copper or aluminum, and nobody will chase you for an answer.
Year-round
Your Northeast Atlanta gutter calendar
How the year breaks down on Northeast Atlanta rooflines, and what we are doing in each stretch.
- Fall · Sep to NovLeaf season clean-outs
Oak, maple and sweetgum leaves cleared out as they drop, with BroGuard going on before the late fall rain.
- Winter · Dec to FebStorm and freeze calls
Overflow and clog calls through the wettest stretch of the year, plus repairs when ice or a falling limb pulls a section loose.
- Spring · Mar to MayPollen and tassel season
Pine pollen and oak tassels flushed out of troughs and outlets, and guards installed so the next round stays on top.
- Summer · Jun to AugThunderstorm season
Pop-up storms test every run, so this is when we upsize gutters and downspouts and fix the spots that spill over.
The Work
Real Crews. Real Lake Lanier and Gwinnett Homes.
Reviews
What Northeast Atlanta Homeowners Say
“My backyard is heavily wooded, so I needed a fine-mesh system, and they had exactly what I was looking for. Great product, reasonable pricing, professional team, and quick installation. I’m very happy with the results and highly recommend them.”
Posted on Google“We are very pleased with the thorough job of cleaning the valleys and other places the leaves and pinestraw accumulated on our roof and gutter guards. The guys that did the work (William & John?) were very professional and cleaned up afterwards perfectly. Highly recommended!”
Posted on Google“We couldn’t be happier with the repair of our gutters, and the installation of their leaf filters. Everyone was timely, knowledgeable, helpful and professional. We give them our highest reccommendation!”
Posted on GoogleGalvalume Gutter Questions, Answered
A steel gutter coated in a blend of 55% aluminum and 45% zinc. The steel gives it strength and the coating protects that steel from rust. If rust starts on a cut edge, it stops once it reaches the aluminum in the coating.
With proper maintenance, galvalume can last as long as copper in many of the same environments, at a lower price. That combination is why more homeowners are asking for it.
Both are coated steel. Galvanized carries a zinc coating, while galvalume’s aluminum and zinc blend gives it the longer life of the two. Galvalume also has a duller gun-metal finish, where galvanized looks brighter.
They can. Galvalume is a common roofing material, so gutters in the same metal tie right into a standing-seam roof. If you have a metal roof on a lake home near Gainesville, Flowery Branch or Cumming, or a metal-roofed porch or outbuilding, matching gutters make the roof edge read as one piece.
The finish holds its color season after season, and the steel core keeps the gutter stiff when a summer thunderstorm dumps an inch of rain in under an hour or a rare winter ice storm adds weight. As with any gutter, keeping it clear of pine needles and oak leaves is what lets it reach its full life.
Homes that want a neutral, modern edge: new construction in Cumming and Hoschton, farmhouse-style builds, and anything with metal accents. Copper can be beautiful, but its patina does not suit every exterior. Galvalume stays a steady gray that works with most color schemes.
Service area
Northeast Atlanta communities we serve
Every community on this list is inside our service area and gets the same local crew, on-site seamless gutters and free written estimates. Call (770) 637-5130 or request a free quote and a Solutionist will come out.
- Alpharetta
- Cumming
- Johns Creek
- Marietta
- Suwanee
- Duluth
- Roswell
- Athens
- Dunwoody
- Lawrenceville
- Acworth
- Arnoldsville
- Auburn
- Ball Ground
- Bethlehem
- Bishop
- Bogart
- Braselton
- Buford
- Canton
- Colbert
- Comer
- Commerce
- Crawford
- Dacula
- Danielsville
- Dawsonville
- Flowery Branch
- Gainesville
- Gillsville
- Grayson
- Homer
- Hoschton
- Hull
- Jasper
- Jefferson
- Lilburn
- Loganville
- Lula
- Marble Hill
- Maysville
- Nicholson
- Norcross
- Oakwood
- Pendergrass
- Snellville
- Statham
- Stone Mountain
- Sugar Hill
- Talmo
- Tate
- Tucker
- Waleska
- Watkinsville
- Winder
- Winterville
- Woodstock
Free estimates
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Set up a free, no-pressure visit. A Solutionist will measure your roofline, show you galvalume next to the other metals and leave you a written price.
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