Unlike traditional gutters, aluminum gutters are manufactured with a high-density metal that is up to 100 times harder than steel. Aluminum gutter cutting tools don’t last as long as those made for softer metals such as copper and brass. They also aren’t designed to work on the same materials which means you can’t use a metal saw to cut aluminum gutters.
Aluminum is typically much lighter than steel, so it can be easier to bend with less force. However, some grades of aluminum are actually harder to bend than certain grades of steel due to their higher strength. The type and grade of the metal plays a big role in how difficult it will be to bend the material. If you are looking for a metal that is easy to work with and shape, aluminum may be ...
