The Brothers That Just Do Gutters · Charleston
Galvalume Gutters in Charleston, SC
A steel gutter wrapped in an aluminum-zinc alloy, with a dull gun-metal finish that will not fade, for Lowcountry homes with a metal roof or a cool, modern look.
- Veteran Owned
- Gun-Metal Finish
- Pairs With Metal Roofing
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters
Charleston
- Steel with a 55% aluminum, 45% zinc coat
- A finish that will not fade in sun or rain
- Lower price than copper
- Free written estimate
Quick answer
Galvalume Gutters in Charleston, SC: 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 Charleston installs them on homes from Summerville and Goose Creek to West Ashley and Hanahan. Call (843) 867-2267 or book online.
For years Galvalume was mostly a roofing metal, and it is showing up in gutters now because it lasts so long. Its steel core supplies the strength, while the aluminum and zinc coating keeps that steel from rusting. If a cut edge starts to rust, the rust stops the moment it reaches the aluminum.
It looks more understated than galvanized: a flat, even gun-metal color that stands up to Lowcountry weather and never shifts color like copper. Some contractors will not touch Galvalume, since it is harder to get and harder to work. We do, and we will tell you straight if galvanized steel gutters or colored aluminum gutters would suit your home better.
Galvalume gutters in the Lowcountry
Is Galvalume right for your house? Metal roofs, salt air 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 summer storms.
The clearest case is a house with a metal roof, which plenty of Lowcountry homes have. 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 siding, 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 budget-minded homeowner planning to stay for the long haul. Well maintained, Galvalume lasts close to as long as copper in many similar settings, for less money, and it outlasts ordinary galvanized steel.
Galvalume beside its closest rivals on Lowcountry roofs
| Question | Galvalume | Galvanized steel | Copper |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Steel with a coat of 55 percent aluminum and 45 percent zinc | Steel with a light zinc coat | Solid copper |
| Finish over time | Holds a matte gun-metal gray | Bare mill finish, or painted in your trim color | Goes brown, may turn green |
| Lifespan | Close to copper’s life span when well cared for | Shorter than Galvalume | Around 50 to 150 years with care |
| Price | Below copper | Below Galvalume | The premium option |
Right for you, or better elsewhere
- Right fit: you have a metal roof and want matching gutters.
- Right fit: a gray, white or cool-colored exterior where copper would look wrong.
- Right fit: a modern or contemporary home with clean lines.
- Good fit: an inland address such as Summerville, Goose Creek, Ladson or Hanahan.
- Right fit: you want a finish that keeps its color.
- Look elsewhere: within reach of salt air on Folly Beach or Isle of Palms, where aluminum avoids the risk at cut edges.
- Better elsewhere: you want gutters painted to match your trim, which is exactly what galvanized steel gutter options do best.
Plan it ahead of the summer storms
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 free estimate early so the system can go up in the cooler months rather than in a rush once the summer storms are on the forecast. Close to half of Charleston’s roughly 52 inches of rain a year falls June through September, mostly in afternoon thunderstorms, so a strong steel gutter that holds its pitch is a sensible thing to have up before then. Your Solutionist will lay out Galvalume next to copper gutters or colored aluminum on the same free 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 (843) 867-2267
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More Ways We Help Charleston Homeowners
More materials and services to compare before deciding.
Zinc-coated steel gutters that cost less than Galvalume and paint easily to match your trim.
Learn more Copper GuttersCopper in half-round or K-style that weathers from shiny gold into a rich patina.
Learn more Gutter InstallationComplete replacements and brand-new gutter systems, measured, sloped and installed by our own Mount Pleasant crews.
Learn more Gutter RepairLeaks, sags and loose hangers fixed, with downspouts added, moved or extended so the water clears the house.
Learn more Gutter GuardsBroGuard metal mesh that keeps pine straw and live oak leaves out, so a long-life gutter stays clear between cleanings.
Learn more Free estimateRequest a Free EstimateTell us what is going on with your Charleston 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 (843) 867-2267How it works
From free estimate to finished Galvalume on your Lowcountry roof
- 1Tell us about the house
Call or book online and let us know about any metal roof or finish you would like the gutters to match.
- 2Material check
A Solutionist measures, checks Galvalume availability for your job and prices it in writing beside any other options you want.
- 3Installation
Our crew hangs the new gutters, sets an even slope toward every outlet and seals each corner and end cap.
- 4Run the water
We test each downspout, haul off the scrap and leave you a roofline ready for the summer downpours.
Why the Brothers
Why Charleston Homeowners Call the Brothers
Galvalume is harder to get and harder to form, so plenty of contractors talk homeowners out of it. We offer it anyway and compare it honestly.
We only do gutters. Our Solutionists and installers work on rooflines, downspouts and drainage all year long, and nothing else.
Gabe Gomez, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, owns and runs this franchise out of Mount Pleasant. Questions after the job come back to the same people who did it.
You get a free written estimate before any work starts, and we publish every review, good or bad. You know who is on your roof and what you are paying for.
Year-round
Your Charleston gutter calendar
How the year plays out on Lowcountry rooflines, and what our crews are doing in each stretch.
- Fall · Sep to NovPine drop clean-outs
Pine straw, oak leaves and sweetgum balls cleared from troughs and outlets while late-season storms are still rolling through.
- Winter · Dec to FebRepair and replacement
The calmer months for rehanging sagging runs, swapping out leaky sectional gutters and fixing fascia before spring.
- Spring · Mar to MayPollen and catkin season
Pine pollen and oak catkins flushed out of the outlets, and BroGuard installed before the summer storms arrive.
- Summer · Jun to AugThunderstorm season
The wettest stretch of the year. Overflow calls, downspout upgrades and new seamless gutters sized for the downpour.
The Work
Real Crews. Real Lowcountry Homes.
Reviews
What Charleston Homeowners Say
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Steel underneath with a coating of 55% aluminum and 45% zinc. The steel gives it strength, and the coating keeps rust away. Rust that begins at a cut edge halts once it hits the aluminum.
With good upkeep, Galvalume lasts close to as long as copper under similar conditions, and longer than ordinary galvanized steel. That long service life for less than copper costs is why more homeowners request it.
A flat gun-metal gray, softer than galvanized steel. It does not fade or develop a patina like copper, so the color on installation day is the color it stays. Lots of homeowners think it looks more modern and polished than other gutter finishes, and it fits a neutral exterior where copper would stand out.
Ask before you choose. On Sullivan’s Island, Isle of Palms or Folly 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 Summerville, Goose Creek or Ladson, Galvalume’s coating and long life make it a strong option.
Yes. Steel keeps its shape and pitch, so the gutter stays sloped to carry heavy afternoon thunderstorms to the downspouts. Close to half of Charleston’s roughly 52 inches of rain a year falls June through September, so a strong, properly pitched system is a sensible thing to have up before summer.
Yes. Galvalume is widely used for metal roofing, so on a Lowcountry home with a metal roof, matching your gutters to the roofing sheets gives the roof edge one continuous look.
Getting it and installing it is tougher than aluminum, so plenty of contractors pass. Because gutters are our only line of work, we handle the materials others avoid and help you balance cost, function and appearance before choosing.
Service area
Charleston and Lowcountry communities we serve
Every community on this list is inside our service area and gets the same local crew, seamless gutters formed on site and free written estimates. Call (843) 867-2267 or request a free quote and a Solutionist will come out.
- Mount Pleasant
- Charleston
- West Ashley
- James Island
- Daniel Island
- North Charleston
- Hanahan
- Goose Creek
- Ladson
- Summerville
- Johns Island
- Folly Beach
- Isle of Palms
- Sullivan’s Island
- Awendaw
- McClellanville
Free estimates
Looking for copper-level longevity without paying for copper?
Request a free written estimate for Galvalume. A Solutionist measures your home, explains the pros and cons and prices any alternatives you would like to compare.
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