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   csnow | Sep 27, 2005 09:59pm | #1

   Suggest Aluminum.  Heavy gauge if possible.

   Vinyl gets brittle and cracks in the ice.  If they made a heavier grade, it would probably be a good option, but the stuff available is just too flimsy.

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   DanH | Sep 27, 2005 10:00pm | #2

   Heavy guage aluminum, definitely.

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   DanH | Sep 27, 2005 10:01pm | #3

   And make is "seamless".

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   jerseyjeff | Sep 27, 2005 11:06pm | #4

   I ended up paying about 75% more than regular gutters and had super heavy gauge seamless gutters put on with the "gutter guard system" ,  and have had no clogs or overflows.  There seems to be a ton of debate on if they are cost effective or not,  but not having to get on my roof in a storm and trying to snake out a clogged gutter makes it all worthwhile.  

   I am also terrified of heights,  so knowing I wont be on the roof again makes me happy too.

    

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   DanH | Sep 27, 2005 11:12pm | #5

   I've had very good luck with simple snap-on plastic screens. These are different from the screen stuff that comes in a roll in that they stay put better and don't have to be tucked under the front edge of the gutter (and therefore collect trash there).There are also a number of retrofit type "gutter helmet" options, some for DIY install.

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   Ejc | Sep 28, 2005 03:44am | #6

   Copper is finest, but if it must be, the order of the day is seamless aluminum.

    

    Eric

5. 
   Piffin | Sep 28, 2005 12:45pm | #7

   wood

   then vinyl

   then AL

    

    

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   DanH | Sep 28, 2005 04:21pm | #8

   And attach them with Piffin screws.