Chromadek Gutters South Africa are made from Chromadek, a pre-painted, zinc-coated steel sheet made in South Africa and widely used for roofs. Chromadek is steel, not aluminium. Describe your roof once and compare supply-and-install quotes.
- Often chosen to match a Chromadek roof in the same colour.
- Usually roll-formed into seamless runs, in OGEE or box profiles.
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Get Chromadek Gutter QuotesWhat Chromadek Is
Chromadek is steel sheet with a metallic zinc-based coating for corrosion protection, then a factory-applied paint system on top. For gutters, the coil is roll-formed on-site, the same way as seamless gutters in aluminium.
Finishes and Colours
Chromadek comes in a set colour range, which makes it easy to match gutters, fascia cladding and flashings to a Chromadek roof. Ask the installer which colours they stock, as not every colour is available in gutter coil.
Where Chromadek Gutters Are Used
- Homes with Chromadek or IBR and corrugated steel roofs.
- Farm buildings, carports and outbuildings.
- Commercial and light industrial roofs, where steel's stiffness helps on long runs.
Corrosion Considerations
The zinc layer and paint protect the steel, but Chromadek gutters can still rust where that protection is broken:
- Cut edges. Steel is exposed wherever the sheet is cut.
- Scratches. From ladders, tools or branches.
- Swarf. Hot metal filings from cutting and drilling burn into paint and rust, leaving orange spots.
- Standing water and debris. Wet leaves sitting in the gutter keep the steel damp.
- Coastal and industrial air. Salt and pollution speed up corrosion.
Care of Cut Edges
- Installers should sweep or blow off swarf the same day.
- Cut ends and scratches are touched up with a suitable paint.
- Mitres and stop ends are sealed so cut edges are not left sitting in water.
- Near the sea, ask which coating grade the installer recommends for your exposure.
Chromadek vs Aluminium
| Chromadek | Aluminium | |
|---|---|---|
| Base metal | Steel with zinc coating | Aluminium |
| Strength | Stiffer, resists dents | Lighter, dents more easily |
| Rust | Can rust at cuts and scratches | Does not form red rust |
| Best match | Chromadek and steel roofs | Most roofs, common near the coast |
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Chromadek Gutter Prices
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Chromadek gutters, installed | No current published price found: priced on quote |
| Galvanised steel gutters, installed, for comparison | R120 - R235 per metre |
| Seamless aluminium, installed, for comparison | R140 - R350 per metre |
| Removing old gutters | R10 - R20 per metre extra |
Ballpark figures, not quotations. Compiled from price guides and retailer listings published on South African websites (updated between March 2025 and January 2026), checked 15 October 2026 and rounded. Sources disagree, and most installed rates come from Gauteng guides, so quotes in your area can differ. Chromadek gutter suppliers we checked do not publish prices, so get quotes for your roof. Unless a row says so, the sources do not state whether VAT is included, so confirm VAT on every quote. Photos or a site visit and a written quote set the actual price.
Chromadek is quoted for new installations and gutter replacement. For all materials, see gutter prices or Gutters South Africa.
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Get Chromadek Gutter QuotesFrequently Asked Questions
Is Chromadek aluminium?
No. Chromadek is pre-painted steel with a zinc-based coating. Aluminium gutters are a different material.
Do Chromadek gutters rust?
They resist rust while the coating is intact. Cut edges, scratches and swarf left on the gutter are where rust usually starts.
Can I match Chromadek gutters to my roof colour?
Usually, if the installer stocks gutter coil in that colour. Ask to see the colour on a sample.
Are Chromadek gutters suitable near the sea?
They can be, with the right coating grade and good installation. Ask contractors what they recommend for your distance from the sea.
Are Chromadek gutters seamless?
Most are roll-formed on-site into seamless runs, with joints only at corners, outlets and ends.
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