One of the best rain gutters for those that need gutters that can hold rainfall in large volumes is galvanized steel gutters. They usually last about 30 years as long as you clean them well. They are more resistant to rust and rain compared to aluminum so they are perfect for those that leave in very wet environments.

Copper is durable and doesn't rust, lasting 50 years or more in ideal conditions. Galvanized steel: These gutters are zinc-coated, a process that strengthens the material's resistance to rust and corrosion. Steel gutters often last longer than aluminum gutters, but they are heavy and difficult to install.

For the price, you get gutters that resist dings and leaks, in addition to damage associated with severe weather events. These things are heavy, so installation and repairs are time-consuming, upping the labor costs.

Most professional gutter contractors work with 0.027, which is 27-thousandths of an inch thick. Better is 0.032, which has noticeably more heft and will outlast the thinner stuff.