T-Rex gutter installation

A gutter supported along the whole run

A conventional gutter is often supported by separate hangers spaced along the fascia. The sections between those attachment points carry their own weight plus whatever rain, wet leaves, snow or ice arrives during the year. T-Rex replaces that pattern with an Alu-Rex continuous aluminum hanger. Its perforated top also acts as a guard, so support and debris protection are part of the same new gutter installation. It is an integrated assembly, not a cover placed over an existing run after the fact.

Alu-Rex's specification sheet rates T-Rex at 232 pounds per linear foot. That figure describes Alu-Rex's testing of the system. It does not mean every wall, fascia board or roof edge is able to accept that load, and it does not remove the need to inspect the attachment surface. A gutter fastened to soft or damaged wood cannot be made sound merely by using a stronger hanger. We check the condition of the roof edge before locking in the scope of a replacement.

Water still has to move through a pitched gutter to an outlet and downspout. A continuous hanger does not correct a poor slope, undersized outlet or downspout that empties next to the foundation. The protection decision and the drainage plan belong together. We ask where the old system leaks or overflows, where the water should go, and whether a roof valley concentrates runoff in one place. Those answers determine the installation details even when the basic per-foot system rate is already public.

• New seamless gutter with a continuous aluminum hanger and guard.
• Support runs along the gutter rather than at widely spaced brackets.
• Drainage, fascia and outlet conditions still need an installation plan.

Published T-Rex pricing

A new 5-inch T-Rex gutter system starts at $25 per foot installed. The 6-inch version starts at $29 per foot. That price is for the measured gutter run and includes the new gutter, Alu-Rex continuous hanger and installation. It is not a blanket price for the entire drainage system regardless of height or number of drops. Your downspouts have their own measured footage and rate. The smaller downspout size is $14 per foot and 6-inch work is $16 per foot, with elbows included in that line.

When the old gutters must be removed, the published removal rate is $1 per foot. That line is visible because replacing a failed system and adding one to a home that never had gutters are different jobs. The old downspouts, outlets and discharge route also need to be discussed. If a house has a tall downhill side, long vertical runs can represent substantial material and labor even when its eaves are short. Counting only horizontal roofline feet would hide that part of the work until late in the sale.

We can start with a remote look at the roofline and your description of the current gutters. An aerial measurement helps identify likely footage but cannot reveal rotten fascia, a hidden rear addition, a blocked underground pipe or a ladder access issue. A quote is confirmed against those conditions. The published system rate lets you make an early budget decision without a long in-home sales appointment, while an itemized final scope keeps the work and total understandable before you authorize it.

• 5-inch T-Rex system: $25/ft installed.
• 6-inch T-Rex system: $29/ft installed.
• Downspouts and any removal: separate measured lines.

Where this system fits—and where to compare another

T-Rex is a useful starting comparison when a house needs new gutters and the dominant debris is ordinary leaves rather than heavy pine needles or fine seed pods. The perforated surface keeps larger debris out while the continuous hanger supports the new run. Roof geometry, tree cover, attachment condition and downspout placement matter more than a slogan about one product fitting all New England houses. We will ask what falls on the roof in spring and autumn, and whether existing overflow happens with clean gutters or only after they fill with debris.

DoublePro also uses a continuous hanger, but adds a second offset perforated aluminum layer. It starts at $30 per foot for a new 5-inch gutter. For a roof under pines, that difference is worth a close look. Gutter Clean Pro starts at $18 per foot over compatible sound existing 5-inch gutters; a homeowner with a working gutter may not need a full replacement at all. These are distinct jobs with different materials and warranty terms, so we show the rate and fit of each instead of bundling them into one generic "gutter guard" offer.

If water pours over a clean gutter directly beneath a valley, filtration may not be the main problem. The volume arriving at that short stretch, the gutter position, the outlet or the downspout may need attention. If water leaks behind the run, check the roof edge and flashing. If the gutter sags under debris, replacing it with a continuously supported system may solve a structural problem while reducing new debris entry. Describing the failure before choosing the product keeps the job focused on what is actually wrong.

The T-Rex warranty in its own terms

Alu-Rex lists lifetime limited manufacturing and sturdiness coverage for T-Rex. Its clog-performance coverage is a separate 25-year prorated limited warranty. The written manufacturer's sheet defines what those words cover, the conditions of installation and any exclusions. We link that document from the Alu-Rex systems page. Reading the specific T-Rex sheet is more useful than repeating a broad 'lifetime warranty' claim that leaves out the different performance period.

DoublePro has different manufacturer terms, including lifetime limited clog-performance coverage in coniferous areas. Gutter Clean Pro has its own retrofit warranty. Their terms are not interchangeable just because all three carry Alu-Rex branding. A proposal should name the exact product and size, the gutters and downspouts being installed and any separate repair work. That lets you match the written warranty to the actual materials on the roofline.

A guard can keep debris out of the gutter channel while leaves still rest on its surface, particularly in a sheltered corner with little wind. The warranty does not turn the roof edge into a surface that never needs observation. Likewise, a sound product cannot guarantee that an underground drain stays open. We explain the distinction between the manufacturer's product coverage, installation workmanship and ordinary inspection before the job begins. If a term in a warranty sheet is unclear, ask us to identify the exact clause rather than relying on a short headline.

From your call to an installable plan

Start with the address, the number of stories and what the current gutters do in a heavy rain. Tell us whether there are pines, roof valleys, a steep driveway, a porch or a downhill side that changes access. Photos of the roof edge and downspout discharge are helpful, but you do not need a polished measurement to ask for a number. We can make a first pass from the roofline, then identify what a certified installer must confirm before scheduling.

StormRail's answered line is available any hour. The crew doing the physical work is an installer, while the initial measurement and paperwork can start remotely. We serve homeowners across New England and confirm capacity for the particular address on the call. Our legal address is in Marlborough, Connecticut; a regional service claim does not mean we operate a storefront in each town or have already completed a project on every street. The next step is an itemized scope you can judge on its merits.

Ask to see both gutter sizes if you are unsure. A wider gutter may suit a larger roof or concentrated runoff, but the number and location of outlets also matter. The quote should distinguish the gutter system from the downspouts and any old-system removal, identify which work is included, and make changes visible before they happen. That is how a published per-foot rate becomes a real job number rather than a lure for an in-home presentation.