| Buying a used gutter machine or a seamless | | | | when buying a used gutter machine or seamless |
| gutter machine is a very big investment to be | | | | gutter machine is what type of material will you |
| sure, regardless of how big of a business you | | | | be using? |
| have. Knowing what to look for and what you | | | | For example, if you will be making copper gutters |
| need are key to purchasing the right machine that | | | | or steel, you may want to check into a machine |
| will last for years to come. Here are some things | | | | with passive rollers and one that has a urethane |
| to look for when buying any used gutter machine. | | | | drive system. |
| What size of rain gutters do you need? | | | | These used gutter machines cost a bit more, but |
| Do you need a 5 inch or 6 inch gutter machine? It | | | | you'll also get more years of use out of them. |
| will generally depend on what area of the country | | | | Costs |
| you are in and what your market calls for. | | | | Used gutter machines prices will vary somewhat, |
| As a rule of thumb, you can expect 5 inch | | | | but most manufacturers are close in costs. |
| gutters and downspouts in the South. In the | | | | Generally, a 5 inch gutter machine will run about |
| North, it is usually 6 inch guttering. Finally, in some | | | | $5,500. A 6 inch will cost around $6,000. |
| parts of the country it can be a combination of | | | | Naturally, you can find higher end machines at |
| both. | | | | $15,000 - $20,000. Seamless gutter machines can |
| What kind of material will you be using? | | | | go for $40,000 and up. |
| Another important consideration to keep in mind | | | | |