Eavestroughing
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In the St. John, St. Stephen, Fredericton, St. Andrews, and surrounding areas
Innovative Gutter Protection for All Climates
Continuous Hanger™: Explained
The benefits:
- Gutters flow freely for perfect drainage year-round.
- There are no weak points; it can even hold the weight of three people.
- Acts as a UV shade, protecting the sealant from direct sunlight and eliminating corner leaks.
Debris Area
Cutting Edge Technology with DoublePro
DoublePro® is a continuous hanger with a dual-action gutter protection system. It is built to stand up to the worst weather conditions in Canada and keep your gutter free of ice and debris year after year.
The most audacious guarantee
360° Lifetime Warranty
Alu-Rex’s flagship product is backed by the industry’s most aggressive warranty – a lifetime warranty on anti-clogging qualities, materials and strength. The DoublePro is the only eavestrough guard with an anti-clogging warranty in the pine tree zone.
Clear Area
Ultra-Durable
T-Rex Gutter System
unparalleled peace of mind
Lifetime warranty
FAQ
Let’s Talk Gutters
Continuous hanger, what is it?
• Add hundreds of hangers
• Get the same kind of strength with the DoublePro or T-Rex continuous hanger™
Which Alu-Rex product should I choose if I have problems with pine needles?
What does the DoublePro Microfiltration Continuous Hanger™ 360° warranty covered?
Alu-Rex’s flagship product is covered by the most extensive warranty in the industry: a lifetime warranty on materials, durability, and clog-free performance. DoublePro is the only gutter guard whose clog-free warranty covers pine areas.
Do wet leaves stick to Alu-Rex products?
A little wind is all it takes to sweep away dry leaves and debris:
- A 10 km/h wind effectively removes wet leaves and about 100 pine needles per linear foot.
- A 37 km/h wind can remove about an inch (2.5 cm) of pine needles per linear foot
How do Alu-Rex products stand up to snow?
Without Alu-Rex products, the gutters already clogged with leaves and debris fill up with snow and ice, which keeps them from doing their job and draining water away in spring. Additionally, they have to support more weight.
Do DoublePro, T-Rex or the Gutter Clean System increase ice formation?
Can the installation of Alu-Rex products create leaks in my roof?
Beware of look-alike products that require you to lift the shingles. These products can lead to leaks. In time, the asphalt shingles dry out and become brittle. It’s never a good idea to lift shingles when installing eavestrough protections systems, whether they’re nailed in, screwed on, or simply set in place.
Also, the manufacturer’s warranty on asphalt shingles is void if the shingles are lifted, peeled away, or modified.
Can Alu-Rex products withstand heavy water flow?
How? Because wet leaves remain permeable. Water still gets between the leaves allowing it to drain into the eavestrough. Water will always find its way into the holes.
Additionally, the exclusive design of Alu-Rex products features an approximately 0.4 in. (1 cm) deep basin. Testing in the lab and in the field has shown this to be the right depth to catch more water without stopping the wind from doing its job of sweeping away leaves, pine needles, and debris from the surface.
Beware of look-alike products that are completely flat. Water can overflow when products are not equipped with a basin.
What is the maximum weight my eavestrough can support when fastened with a continuous hanger™ system?
What is the point of using the DoublePro or the T-Rex if there are no trees near my home?
With a continuous hanger, your eavestroughs will be stronger and more durable than any others. New trees may grow… and your eavestroughs will still be in perfect condition after 25, 30, and even 40 years! People who buy the DoublePro™ or T-Rex® system want what’s best for their gutters, just as they do for their doors, windows, and all other components of their home.
Why is the DoublePro or the T-Rex continuous hanger system better than spikes, screws, and hangers?
With DoublePro or T-Rex, your eavestrough is equally solid across its entire length. There are no weak spots.
What’s the difference between Alu-Rex’s DoublePro, T-Rex or Gutter Clean System products?
T-Rex is a continuous fastening system for new gutters that securely fastens eavestroughs to your home, making them 50% stronger than traditional systems.
Like the T-Rex, the DoublePro is a continuous hanger system that reinforces the gutters. Its microfiltration dual-layer provides complete protection for even fine debris such as pine needles.
Do Alu-Rex products require maintenance?
In the vast majority of cases, a light breeze is enough to sweep away normal debris. In areas under the roof or under shallow overhangs on sloped roofs, debris may build up where the wind cannot reach it.
We recommend that you occasionally clean out these areas to keep your Alu-Rex products in good working conditions.
Why doesn’t water go into my eavestroughs? There are simply not enough holes, or they are too small.
Rigorous testing by an independent certification agency has proven that Alu-Rex products can drain over 32.9 in. (836 mm) of water an hour over a length of 20 feet (6 m). And with 200,000,000 feet (60,960,000 metres) of Alu-Rex products installed around the world, the figures speak for themselves…
Note: The highest amount of rainfall ever recorded worldwide was 12 in. (305 mm) of water in one hour (Holt, MO, 1947). In comparison, the 1996 Saguenay flood in Quebec was triggered by 11 in. (275 mm) of rain in three days. Alu-Rex products would have been able to handle all that rain in just one hour and three times more!
Overflow is usually caused by the eavestroughs themselves (not wide enough or deep enough for the roof surface) or the downspouts (insufficient number for the roof’s surface). It is important to make sure there are enough downspouts to avoid this problem. For this purpose, you need to keep in mind that one downspout is enough to drain the equivalent of a 600 sq. ft. (56 m²) roof.
In short, if you don’t have backflow problems with your current gutters in heavy rainfalls, the DoublePro, T-Rex and Gutter Clean System won’t create them.
Aren’t metal grills or plastic mesh enough for my home?
The openings in these products are much too large. Debris can get inside, leaves get stuck, which can clog the eavestroughs and turn into fertile soil for plants to grow in. These products are also not rigid, so they bend under snow and ice.
In short, these products will still force you to periodically climb a ladder to clear out your gutters
The openings in these products are much too large. Debris can get inside, leaves get stuck, which can clog the eavestroughs and turn into fertile soil for plants to grow in. These products are also not rigid, so they bend under snow and ice.
In short, these products will still force you to periodically climb a ladder to clear out your gutters