box gutter maintenance

[Dee]

I am having my box gutters re-lined using galvanized steel. Contractor One says they do not need to be painted; Contractor Two says they do, using a Rustoleum-type paint, and that they will need to be repainted every 4 or 5 years as regular maintenance. Do box gutters need regular painting?

Also, does the gauge of the steel make much of a difference? Contractor One specifies 24-gauge, Contractor Two does not specify the gauge.

FWIW, I will be getting at least one more quote.

Dee

[mark Ransley]

painting is more protection, but not the first year as the gutters, galvanized metal have an oily coating on them and must wear away, then use a primer for galvinized metal, not latex, then paint with oil paint

[Tom J]

Try to get quotes on using aluminum and then you won't have the painting problem.

Tom J