Stainless Steel

Stainless steel is the general term used for a group of alloy steels which are corrosion resistant due to containing 10.5% or more chromium, the higher the chromium the better the resistance. We use a marine-grade of stainless with 22% chromium, this chromium percentage increases the metal's hardness and clearly gives an even longer life span. Stainless steel is considerably harder than the other types of metals generally used in guttering. Stainless steel's hardness won't crease under ladder pressure and can be removed and reinstalled easily for painting or modifications to your house.

Another benefit of stainless steel guttering is the protective chromium film that forms on the metal when exposed to oxygen (providing an elevated defiance to corrosion). This film makes this product ideal for using in thermal/sulphuric and sea/salt air environment. It's very beneficial where a house is reliant on clean roof rainwater for tank water supply.

All stainless steels have an elevated defiance to corrosion. This is due to a passivation layer of chromium which forms when exposed to oxygen. This invisible film on the surface of the metal protects against a wide range of corroding agents. The layer is too thin to be visible, which means that the metal remains lustrous. The film if damaged by cutting or machining quickly repairs itself in open air offering longer protection.

All parts of our guttering are 100% recyclable as we only use stainless steel products. This includes our brackets and screws/rivets.

Its extremely low thermal expansion also means no cracking or bending in New Zealand's diverse weather conditions.

We roll the stainless steel on site to customize the fit to your house whether your house is new or being refurbished. Its streamline appearance makes it appealing to a wide range of homeowners.