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Tony Bryer wrote:
On Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:26:16 +0000 (GMT) Dave Plowman (News) wrote
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Aluminium is supplied as flashing by Velux for their windows.

Still can't think why that would be better than zinc. Lead would
be even better.

No, because on most Velux installations the top and side gutters
are self-supporting. Lead gutters need to be laid on continuous
boarding.

Ok. And of course you do get extruded aluminium guttering.
I'd still prefer a more malleable material for the OP's use.

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