The Brothers That Just Do Gutters · Tacoma
Galvalume Gutters in Tacoma & the South Sound
Steel strength with an aluminum-zinc coating that outlasts plain galvanized through wet South Sound winters.
- Licensed & Insured
- Seamless Gutters Formed On-Site
- Serving the South Sound
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters
Tacoma
- Licensed Washington contractor, License #BRTHRBT745J1
- Seamless gutters formed on-site
- Serving the South Sound
- Free, no-pressure written estimates
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Galvalume Gutters in Tacoma & the South Sound, WA: The Brothers That Just Do Gutters Tacoma installs galvalume gutters, steel coated with an aluminum-zinc alloy that resists corrosion better than galvanized, for homeowners who want steel strength with a longer life. Call (253) 777-1572 or book online.
Galvalume is commonly seen in the construction industry. It has been primarily a roofing material, but has recently been seen more in the gutter industry. Galvalume gutters add a similar aesthetic as galvanized, but are more dull in appearance. Matching your metal roofing sheets to your galvalume gutters is an option. They feature a longevity that rivals copper. Because of their lower price offering than copper, they are becoming a more appealing choice for homeowners.
Galvalume gutters in Tacoma
Galvalume: steel strength for a roofline that stays wet half the year
It started as a roofing metal, and it shows. Galvalume is built to sit wet for a long time. Here’s how it stacks up and where it fits.
A galvalume gutter is a steel core under a coating that’s 55 percent aluminum and 45 percent zinc. The steel gives it strength. The coating does the protecting, and the aluminum in it is what sets galvalume apart from plain galvanized: when rust starts at a cut edge, it stops once it reaches the aluminum instead of creeping along the run.
That matters on a South Sound roofline, where needles and moss can keep a trough damp from the first fall storms into spring. Galvanized relies on its zinc layer alone and wears sooner in those conditions. Galvalume holds up, and with proper maintenance it can last about as long as copper in many of the same settings, at a lower price.
The look is quieter than copper’s. It’s a dull gun-metal gray that won’t fade or patina, which many homeowners find more modern and more at home on a contemporary exterior. And if your house has a galvalume metal roof, matching gutters give the roof edge one consistent finish.
Galvalume vs galvanized vs copper
| Question | Galvalume | Galvanized | Copper |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Steel coated in aluminum and zinc | Steel with a thin zinc coat | Solid copper |
| Look over time | Dull gun-metal that stays the same | Mill finish, or painted to match | Gold, darkening to brown, or green near salt air |
| Through a long wet season | Rust at a cut edge stops at the aluminum | Zinc wears; shorter life than galvalume | Patina protects the metal |
| Lifespan | Can rival copper with maintenance | Good, but the shortest of the three | The longest of any gutter |
| Cost | Below copper | The most budget-friendly steel | The highest |
Galvalume makes sense if
- You have a metal roof and want the gutter edge to match.
- You like a modern, neutral metal look and don’t want a patina.
- You want steel strength without having to paint it.
- You want a long-life system without copper’s price.
- Your trees keep the gutters loaded with wet needles for months.
- You’d rather not think about repainting gutters down the road.
How we install it
Plenty of contractors pass on galvalume because it’s harder to source and harder to work. We’ll get yours underway.
- Confirm the match.If you’re matching a metal roof, we compare finishes at the estimate so the edge and the roof read as one.
- Form and hang.Runs are formed on-site to length and hung on hidden hangers screwed into solid fascia.
- Seal and test.Every corner is sealed in three places and every downspout is flushed before we leave.
Keeping it working under South Sound trees
Galvalume tolerates a wet trough better than galvanized, but no gutter does well packed with needles all winter. Under firs and cedars, BroGuard fine mesh keeps the debris out. Still comparing? Read about galvanized gutters and copper gutters, see both profiles on our gutter styles page, or step back to the specialty materials overview. We install galvalume across Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner, Bonney Lake and the South Sound.
Find out whether galvalume is the right metal for your roofline. Call (253) 777-1572
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More Ways We Help South Sound Homeowners
Related services from the same local crews.
Aluminum and specialty gutters formed on-site to the exact length of your roofline. No factory seams, sized for South Sound rainfall.
Learn more Gutter CleaningFir and cedar needles, big-leaf maple seed and moss cleared by hand, downspouts flushed and tested.
Learn more Gutter RepairLeaking seams, sagging runs, loose hangers and rotted fascia, repaired the same visit when possible.
Learn more BroGuard Gutter GuardsFine metal mesh built for fir and cedar country. Stops needles and moss debris while 37 to 40 inches of rain a year flows through.
Learn more Maintenance ProgramScheduled cleanings before the needle drop and again after the wet season so your system never gets a season off.
Learn more Exterior SolutionsFascia board, underground drainage and under-deck systems that move water away from your foundation.
Learn moreHow it works
From first call to clean rooflines
- 1Call or book online
Tell us what is going on with your South Sound gutters. Same local team answers.
- 2On-site walkthrough
A Solutionist checks the roofline, downspouts and drainage and gives you a written estimate.
- 3The work gets done
Seamless runs formed in your driveway, cleaning and repairs finished the same visit when possible.
- 4Walkthrough and clean-up
We flush-test the system, show you the results and leave the property cleaner than we found it.
Why the Brothers
Why South Sound Homeowners Call the Brothers
Jamie and Zeke Edwards live here. When you call (253) 777-1572 you reach the local team that works in Tacoma every week.
Our truck carries the machine. Each run is extruded on-site to the exact length of your roofline, so there are no factory seams to leak in the wet season.
BroGuard fine metal mesh stops fir and cedar needles, maple seed and moss debris while heavy rain flows through. Nothing plastic on your roofline.
Cleanings before the needle drop, downspout flushing and repairs scheduled before the first atmospheric river, so your gutters are not the weak link in November.
Year-round
Your South Sound gutter calendar
What we are doing on South Sound rooflines each season, so your system is ready before the weather asks it to work.
- Fall · Sep to NovPre-rain cleaning
Fir and cedar needles, maple seed and moss cleared and downspouts flushed before the wet season starts.
- Winter · Nov to MarAtmospheric river response
Overflow, clog and moss calls prioritized ahead of forecast systems, plus emergency repair on loose runs.
- Spring · Apr to MaySpring clean-out and guards
Big-leaf maple seed and blossom cleared, and BroGuard fine mesh installed to stop the needle drop.
- Summer · Jun to AugInstall season
The dry window for new seamless runs, fascia repair and downspout upgrades before the rain returns.
The Work
Real Crews. Real South Sound Homes.
Reviews
What the South Sound Homeowners Say
“I had a great experience with The Brothers That Just Do Gutters on my Tacoma home. The crew were professional, communicative, and did outstanding work. The new gutters and gutter guards look great, everything was installed with attention to detail, and they left the job site spotless. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality work and great service.”
Posted on Google“I had the Brothers Gutters put new gutters on my 26×108 ft building. They not only gave me the best price but their customer service was outstanding. They were on time with the appointment and finished in 2 hours. I would highly recommend them when doing your gutter repair or primary install.”
Posted on Google“At the start, Zeke was willing to work with my schedule, and they were prompt and on time. They worked with me, giving me options on the locations and directions of the downspouts, explaining the pros and cons of each option. Their pricing was very competitive… I highly recommend their services, even if it is not the lowest price. You won’t regret it.”
Posted on GoogleGalvalume Gutters Questions, Answered
Galvalume gutters have a steel core coated in a mix of 55% aluminum and 45% zinc. The steel gives the gutter its strength and durability, and the aluminum-zinc coating protects the steel from rusting. That combination is why it holds up so well on South Sound homes that see rain for months at a time.
Yes. Galvalume resists corrosion better than galvanized, which matters through a long South Sound wet season. Rust can still start at a cut edge, but once it reaches the aluminum in the coating it stops. Galvanized is an option too, though its longevity falls short of galvalume.
Yes. Galvalume has mostly been used as a roofing material, so matching your galvalume gutters to metal roofing sheets is an option. It gives a clean, consistent look, and many homeowners find galvalume more modern and refined than other gutter systems.
With proper maintenance, galvalume can last about as long as copper in many of the same environments, at a lower price. The big difference is the look: copper forms a patina and changes color, while galvalume keeps a neutral gun-metal finish.
No. Galvalume has a gun-metal finish that does not fade in the weather, and it is a little duller than galvanized. Unlike copper, it does not form a patina, so what you see on install day is what you keep.
Galvalume is harder to get and harder to install, so many contractors choose not to offer it. The Brothers That Just Do Gutters will work with you to get a galvalume system underway, whether you want to match a metal roof or want coated steel that holds up through a long wet season. Call (253) 777-1572.
Service area
Tacoma communities we serve
Every community on this list is inside our service area and gets the same local crews, on-site seamless gutters and free written estimates. Cities with an arrow have their own local page. For anywhere else on the list, call (253) 777-1572 or request a free quote and a Solutionist will come out.
- Auburn
- Bonney Lake
- Browns Point
- Burien
- Des Moines
- Eastside
- Edgewood
- Federal Way
- Fife
- Fircrest
- Kent
- Lake Tapps
- Lakeland Hills
- Lea Hill
- Midland
- Milton
- Normandy Park
- North End
- Northeast Tacoma
- Pacific
- Puyallup
- Ruston
- South Hill
- South Tacoma
- Stadium District
- Sumner
- Tacoma
- University Place
- West End
- Fircrest
- Sumner
- Fife
- Milton
- Edgewood
- Burien
- Normandy Park
- Pacific
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The Brothers That Just Do Gutters · Tacoma · (253) 777-1572 · Serving Tacoma, WA and the South Sound
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