Specialty Materials in Northwest Arkansas

Start with the look you want and how long you plan to stay. Copper is for lifespan and curb appeal. Galvanized gives strength and a mill finish with no patina. Galvalume brings longevity and value. Colored aluminum is the practical, cost-friendly choice for most homes. We weigh budget, function and looks with you at the estimate.

Yes. All specialty materials are available in K-style and half-round, though seamless half-round is only available at some locations, so confirm with your Solutionist. Half-round copper suits traditional and historic homes, while K-style in colored aluminum or galvalume fits most newer builds.

Copper. Properly maintained copper can last around 50 to 150 years, longer than any other gutter material, and it never needs paint. Galvalume is the next step, with a longevity that rivals copper at a lower price. Most other materials last around 10 to 30 years.

For looks, strength or lifespan. Copper and half-round profiles make the gutter part of the design on a historic or high-end home. Galvanized and galvalume add steel strength, useful under heavy hardwood debris and on metal-roofed homes. Colored aluminum lets you match trim, fascia or roof without stepping up in price.

Copper is the vintage choice, because its patina ages to an antique brown and eventually green. Galvanized mill finish reads rustic and suits barns and farm homes. Galvalume’s gun-metal finish looks contemporary, and colored aluminum covers the classic look in almost any shade. Rain chains and ornamental conductor heads finish the style.

Aluminum is the budget-friendly option, and copper sits at the top. Galvanized is fairly inexpensive next to copper, and galvalume is priced below copper while lasting nearly as long. If you love the copper look, Copper Penny and Dark Bronze colored aluminum give that appeal at a fraction of the cost. Your free written estimate can price more than one material.