The Brothers That Just Do Gutters · Anaheim
Galvalume Gutters in North and Central Orange County
A steel gutter wrapped in an aluminum-zinc alloy, with a dull gun-metal finish that will not fade, for homes that want a long life without the price of copper.
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- Gun-Metal Finish
- Pairs With Metal Roofing
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters
Anaheim
- 55% aluminum, 45% zinc coating over steel
- A finish that does not fade in the weather
- Lower price than copper
- No-cost written estimate
Quick answer
Galvalume Gutters in North and Central Orange County: Galvalume gutters are steel coated in a mix of 55% aluminum and 45% zinc, giving you a strong gutter with a neutral gun-metal finish and, with proper care, a lifespan that rivals copper. The Brothers That Just Do Gutters Anaheim installs them on homes from Tustin to Lakewood. Call (714) 276-6631 or book online.
Galvalume spent most of its life as a roofing material, and it is now turning up in gutters because it lasts. The steel core gives the gutter its strength, and the aluminum and zinc coating protects that steel from rust. Where a cut edge does start to rust, the rust halts as soon as it runs into the aluminum.
The look is quieter than galvanized: a dull, even gun-metal tone that holds up in the weather and does not change color the way copper does. Not every contractor will install Galvalume, because the material is harder to source and work with. We will, and we will tell you honestly if galvanized steel or colored aluminum makes more sense for your house.
Galvalume gutters in North and Central OC
Is Galvalume right for your house? Metal roofs, cool-toned exteriors and the long view
Galvalume makes the most sense on a few kinds of homes. Here is how to tell whether yours is one of them, and how to plan the job so it is up before the rain.
The clearest case is a house with a metal roof. Gutters in the same gun-metal tone make the roof edge read as one piece, instead of a roof with a gutter added later in a color that almost matches.
The second case is a home where copper would clash. On gray or white stucco, cool-toned paint or a modern design, copper’s warm gold and eventual green can fight the palette. Galvalume’s finish does not patina or fade, so the color you approve on install day is the color you keep.
The third is the owner thinking long term on a budget. With proper maintenance, Galvalume lasts about as long as copper in many of the same settings, at a lower price, and it outlives standard galvanized steel.
Galvalume next to its closest alternatives
| Question | Galvalume | Galvanized steel | Copper |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Steel coated in 55 percent aluminum and 45 percent zinc | Steel with a thin zinc coating | Solid copper |
| Finish over time | Stays a dull gun-metal gray | Mill finish, or painted to match trim | Darkens to brown, can turn green |
| Lifespan | About as long as copper with proper care | Shorter than Galvalume | Roughly 50 to 150 years with care |
| Price | Below copper | Below Galvalume | The premium option |
Good fit, or look elsewhere
- Good fit: a metal roof you want the gutters to match.
- Good fit: a gray, white or cool-toned exterior where copper would look out of place.
- Good fit: a modern or contemporary design with clean lines.
- Good fit: an inland address such as Orange, Tustin, La Mirada or Lakewood.
- Good fit: you want a finish that will not change color.
- Look elsewhere: within reach of salt air in Huntington Beach, where aluminum avoids the risk at cut edges.
- Look elsewhere: you want gutters painted in your trim color, which is what galvanized steel gutters are made for.
Plan it ahead of the rainy season
Plenty of contractors pass on Galvalume because the supplies are harder to get and the installation is tougher to do well. We take those jobs, but the material is worth planning around: book your estimate early so the system can go up during the dry summer install season rather than in a rush once the first storm is on the forecast. With NOAA’s El Niño Advisory in effect this winter, a strong steel gutter that holds its pitch is a sensible thing to have up before the rain. Your Solutionist will lay out Galvalume next to copper gutters or colored aluminum on the same written estimate if you want to compare, and our gutter installation page covers how a full replacement runs from tear-off to final flush.
Matching gutters to a metal roof, or just want them to last? Call (714) 276-6631
Get a Free EstimateThe storms are coming.
Beat them to your gutters.
NOAA has an El Niño Advisory in effect for this winter, and Governor Newsom declared a statewide state of emergency on September 21 to get California ready. When the rain hits, clogged or aging gutters are the first thing to push water toward your roof, walls and foundation. Get a free gutter check now and go into the season protected, not scrambling in the downpour.
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Services
More Ways We Help North and Central OC Homeowners
Other materials and services worth comparing before you decide.
A steel gutter with a zinc coat, cheaper than Galvalume and easy to paint in your trim color.
Learn more Copper GuttersHalf-round or K-style copper that ages from bright gold to a deep patina.
Learn more Gutter InstallationFull replacements and new gutter systems, measured, pitched and installed by our own local crews.
Learn more Underground Gutter DrainageBuried lines that move roof water off the lot instead of letting it pool at the foundation.
Learn more Gutter GuardsBroGuard metal mesh that keeps leaves and grit out, so a long-life gutter stays clear between cleanings.
Learn more Free estimateRequest a Free EstimateTell us what is going on with your North Orange County 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 (714) 276-6631How it works
From estimate to a finished Galvalume roofline
- 1Tell us about the house
Call or book online and mention whether you have a metal roof or a finish you want to match.
- 2Material check
A Solutionist measures, confirms Galvalume supply for your project and prices it in writing next to any alternatives you ask for.
- 3Installation
The crew hangs the new runs, sets a steady slope toward each outlet and seals every corner and end cap.
- 4Run the water
We test each downspout, haul off the scrap and leave you a roofline ready for the rainy season.
Why the Brothers
Why North and Central OC Homeowners Call the Brothers
Galvalume takes more effort to source and form, so many contractors steer homeowners away from it. We give you the option and an honest comparison.
Gutters are all we do. Our Solutionists and installers spend the whole year on rooflines, downspouts and drainage, and nothing else.
Sara Baayoun is the local owner here, and our shop sits in Fountain Valley. Questions after the job come back to the same people who did it.
You get a free written estimate from a licensed, bonded and insured contractor. You know who is on your roof and what you are paying for before we start.
Year-round
Your Anaheim gutter calendar
How the year breaks down on North Orange County rooflines, and what we are doing in each stretch.
- Fall · Sep to NovSanta Ana clean-outs
Ficus leaves, palm fronds and wind grit cleared from troughs and outlets before the first storm.
- Winter · Dec to MarStorm calls
Overflow and clog calls handled ahead of forecast storms, plus repairs when a section pulls loose.
- Spring · Apr to MayBloom season and guards
Jacaranda blossoms and pepper berries cleared out, and BroGuard installed so summer debris stays out.
- Summer · Jun to AugInstall season
Dry, steady weather and the best window for new seamless gutters, downspout upgrades and guards.
The Work
Real Crews. Real Tustin to Lakewood Homes.
Reviews
What Anaheim Homeowners Say
“The Brothers Gutters of Anaheim did a great job diverted the rain gutter so our patio would not flood when it rains. We are very pleased with the results”
Posted on Google“They showed up on time, install went great, including some custom drainage connectors to feed into our existing gutters. Highest recommendation!”
Posted on Google“Very professional they did a great job of my house. They even showed me before and after pictures My gutters were hanging a little off, and they put some hangers to straighten them for me”
Posted on GoogleGalvalume Gutter Questions, Answered
A steel base coated with 55% aluminum and 45% zinc. The steel provides the strength, and the coating shields it from rust. If rust starts on a cut edge, it stops when it meets the aluminum.
Kept up properly, Galvalume holds on for roughly as long as copper does in similar settings, and it outlives standard galvanized steel. That long life at a lower price than copper is why more homeowners are asking for it.
A dull gun-metal gray, more muted than galvanized steel. The finish does not fade and does not patina the way copper does, so the color you see on install day is the color you keep. Many people find it more modern and refined than other gutter finishes, and it suits a neutral exterior where copper would clash.
Ask before you choose. Near the water in Huntington Beach, salt air is hard on any exposed steel edge, so a Solutionist will weigh Galvalume against aluminum, which does not rust. Inland, in places like Orange, Tustin or La Mirada, Galvalume’s coating and long life make it a strong option.
Yes. Steel keeps its shape and pitch, so after a long dry stretch the gutter is still sloped to carry the first big storms to the downspouts. NOAA has issued an El Niño Advisory for the coming months, so a strong, properly pitched system is a sensible thing to have up before the rain starts.
Yes. Galvalume is widely used for metal roofing, so matching your gutters to the roofing sheets is an option, which gives the roof edge one continuous look.
Supply and installation are harder than with aluminum, so many contractors skip it. Since gutters are the only thing we do, we take on the materials others pass on and help you weigh budget, function and looks before you decide.
Service area
North Orange County 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 (714) 276-6631 or request a free quote and a Solutionist will come out.
- Anaheim
- Artesia
- Buena Park
- Cerritos
- Cypress
- Fountain Valley
- Fullerton
- Garden Grove
- Hawaiian Gardens
- La Habra
- La Mirada
- La Palma
- Lakewood
- Midway City
- Orange
- Santa Ana
- Stanton
- Tustin
- Villa Park
- Westminster
Free estimates
Want copper-like lifespan without the copper price?
Ask for a free written estimate on Galvalume. A Solutionist will measure your home, explain the trade-offs and price any comparison options you want to see.
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters · Anaheim · (714) 276-6631 · Serving North Orange County and the LA County line
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