Why does it matter that Hover Pro does not screw through the gutter?

Aluminum gutters expand and contract with the temperature. When a gutter is screwed tight through its back, that movement has nowhere to go, and over the years it shows up as kinks and as leaks around the screw holes. Hover Pro suspends the gutter from a hemmed back instead, and is screwed into the fascia through its own fastening zone, so the gutter can move and there are no screw holes through it for water to find.

Will Hover Pro fit my gutters?

Only if they have a hemmed back, 3/8 inch wide and 1/4 to 5/16 inch high. That hem is formed on the gutter machine when a seamless gutter is made, so Hover Pro is a new-gutter product. For a standard gutter use DoublePro, which has the same guard and warranty.

Does Hover Pro stop pine needles?

Yes. It uses the same dual-layer aluminum as DoublePro, with 7/64 inch micro-perforations over offset oblong slots, and Alu-Rex's lifetime clog-free warranty on Hover Pro states that the gutters will not clog even in coniferous areas.

What warranty comes with Hover Pro?

Lifetime warranties on manufacturing, sturdiness and clog-free performance, to the homeowner at the time of installation, transferable once with the property. The product must be installed to Alu-Rex's specifications and screwed into the fascia every 24 inches.

Alu-Rex›Hover Pro®

The dual-layer guard, with no screw through the gutter

Alu-Rex Hover Pro® Floating Gutter Hanger with Built-In Guard

Name: Exterior Pro Materials
Address: Unit 5, 1235 Journey's End Cir, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 8T7, CA
Telephone: +1 (905) 836-7272

Hover Pro is Alu-Rex's floating continuous hanger with a dual-layer gutter guard built in. It clips onto a hemmed-back gutter and fastens to the fascia without puncturing the gutter, so the gutter can expand and contract with the temperature. It keeps out pine needles, drains 40.6 in. of water per hour per linear foot on a 5 in. gutter, and carries lifetime clog-free, sturdiness and manufacturing warranties.

0.0175 in. top · 0.014 in. bottom

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Alu-Rex Hover Pro floating continuous hanger showing its two perforated aluminum layers on a black gutter

WarrantyLifetime clog-free (coniferous areas included), lifetime sturdiness and lifetime manufacturing warranties

About Alu-Rex Hover Pro® Floating Gutter Hanger with Built-In Guard

Hover Pro solves a problem most people never think about: a gutter screwed tight to the house cannot move. Aluminum grows and shrinks with the temperature, and on a long run pinned in place by screws through its back, that movement ends up as kinks and as leaks around the screw holes and seams. Hover Pro holds the gutter without puncturing it. It clips onto a hemmed back formed into the gutter, and it is fastened to the fascia through its own fastening zone above the gutter, so the gutter hangs from the hanger rather than being screwed to the wall. Alu-Rex calls this Floating technology, and it lets the gutter expand and contract without an expansion joint.

The guard on top is the same dual-layer aluminum as DoublePro: 7/64 inch micro-perforations over offset oblong slots, which keep out pine needles and fine debris while the suction between the two sheets moves water through. It drains 40.6 inches of water per hour per linear foot on a 5 inch gutter and 49.2 inches on a 6 inch gutter. The current specification sheet rates it at 438 lb per linear foot, and Alu-Rex's Spring-Back design spreads that load along the whole length so the gutter does not distort.

Hover Pro needs a gutter with a hemmed back, 3/8 inch wide and 1/4 to 5/16 inch high, formed on the gutter machine when the gutter is made. That makes it a new-gutter product for seamless eavestrough installers. It carries the same lifetime clog-free, sturdiness and manufacturing warranties as DoublePro, coniferous areas included.

Available at Pro Materials in Newmarket, Ontario, supplying contractors, builders, and homeowners across York Region, the GTA, Simcoe County and Durham Region. All products are available on a quote basis; contact us for wholesale pricing and current availability.

Key Features

Floating technology holds the gutter without a single screw through it
Lets the gutter expand and contract with temperature, with no expansion joint needed
Dual-layer aluminum guard built in: micro-perforations over offset slots stop pine needles
Drains 40.6 in. of water per hour per linear foot on a 5 in. gutter, 49.2 in. on a 6 in.
Rated at 438 lb (199 kg) per linear foot on the current specification sheet
For new gutters formed with a hemmed back
Lifetime clog-free, sturdiness and manufacturing warranties, coniferous areas included
Continuous hanger products meet ASTM E84-19b and ASTM E2768 surface burning requirements

At a Glance

Warranty: Lifetime clog-free (coniferous areas included), lifetime sturdiness and lifetime manufacturing warranties
Material: Two layers of 3105 H24 aluminum: a Carbon Black micro-perforated top layer over an aluminum-finish slotted bottom layer
Brand: Alu-Rex
Category: Eavestroughs & Downspouts

Profiles & Specifications

Floating continuous hanger with built-in guard

HP-11500Hover Pro for 5 in. hemmed-back gutters

Carbon Black top layer over an aluminum-finish slotted bottom layer.

Length	7.5 ft. (2.29 m)
Thickness	0.0175 in. (0.44 mm) top · 0.014 in. (0.36 mm) bottom
Panels/Box	24 pieces, 200 screws, 12 end trims
Coverage	180 lin. ft. (54.86 m) per carton
Installation	Screwed into the fascia at least every 24 in. (61 cm), never through the gutter
Gutter Size	5 in. (127 mm), hemmed back
Profile Width	5.0625 in. (128.59 mm)
Drainage	40.6 in. (1,031 mm) per hour per linear foot
Load Rating	438 lb (199 kg) per linear foot
Perforations	Top layer: 7/64 in. (2.8 mm) round micro-perforations · bottom layer: 1 1/4 in. x 0.267 in. (31.75 mm x 6.8 mm) oblong slots, offset from the holes above
Carton	90 x 11 x 5 in., 47 lb · 24 cartons per skid (4,320 ft.)

HP-11600Hover Pro for 6 in. hemmed-back gutters

The same floating hanger and dual-layer guard, sized to a 6 in. gutter.

Length	7.5 ft. (2.29 m)
Thickness	0.0175 in. (0.44 mm) top · 0.014 in. (0.36 mm) bottom
Panels/Box	24 pieces, 200 screws, 12 end trims
Coverage	180 lin. ft. (54.86 m) per carton
Installation	Screwed into the fascia at least every 24 in. (61 cm), never through the gutter
Gutter Size	6 in. (152 mm), hemmed back
Profile Width	5.938 in. (151 mm)
Drainage	49.2 in. (1,250 mm) per hour per linear foot
Load Rating	438 lb (199 kg) per linear foot
Perforations	Top layer: 7/64 in. (2.8 mm) round micro-perforations · bottom layer: 1 1/4 in. x 0.267 in. (31.75 mm x 6.8 mm) oblong slots, offset from the holes above
Carton	90 x 14 x 5 in., 56 lb · 21 cartons per skid (3,780 ft.)

Specifications

Models and packaging

Model	Gutter size	Length	Per carton	Finish
HP-11500	5 in., hemmed back	7.5 ft.	24 pcs (180 ft.), 200 screws, 12 end trims	Carbon Black top, aluminum bottom
HP-11600	6 in., hemmed back	7.5 ft.	24 pcs (180 ft.), 200 screws, 12 end trims	Carbon Black top, aluminum bottom

Accessories

Part	Size	Details
End trims TR-500 (5 in.) / TR-600 (6 in.)		Included in the carton. Aluminum with Flex-Seal, Carbon Black. 12 per carton, also sold in bags of 12
Self-sealing screws SCREW1011/2BK	#10 x 1 1/2 in.	Included in the carton. Black 1/4 in. hex head, neoprene washer, Dacrotized steel. 200 per carton, also sold in bags of 100
Sealing tape for overlaps		Installation. Supplied per Alu-Rex's Hover Pro installation guide. All-weather and UV resistant, stable from -55°C to 93°C (-70°F to 200°F)
Cut-free universal corners UCF-11500 / UCF-11600		Order separately. Dual-layer Carbon Black corners. 10 per carton
Universal accessory UA-11500 / UA-11600		Order separately. Makes 10 corners or 20 access panels
Water diverter		Order separately. Fits on the perforated corner at inside corners and valleys, secured with four 1/2 in. screws

Order quantities and lead times may vary. Contact us for availability.

Installation Guide

Critical Installation Rules

The gutter needs a hemmed back 3/8 in. (10 mm) wide by 1/4 to 5/16 in. (6 to 8 mm) high. Cut a tip on the coil as Alu-Rex's guide shows before feeding it through the gutter machine, so the hem forms correctly
Insert the front of the Hover Pro inside the front lip of the gutter, then push the back onto the hemmed back until it clicks
Overlap each section fully with the next, and seal every overlap with Alu-Rex's sealing tape
Stop the sections 1/4 in. (7 mm) short of each end cap and fit an end trim in the gap
Slide the back of the gutter under the roof's drip edge
Screw the Hover Pro into the fascia at least every 24 in. (61 cm) through its fastening zone. Never screw through the gutter, and never into a gap between the roof sheathing and the fascia
Before any straight cut or downspout hole, fasten the two layers together with 1/2 in. screws. Seal around the downspout outlet
Access panel: leave a 5 in. (13 cm) gap and fix the panel with one 1/2 in. screw on each side
Corners: stop both sections 5 in. from the corner and screw each 5 in. from its end. Where the gutter back sits below the roofline, tuck the back of the prefab corner under the roofline so water cannot get between gutter and fascia. Screw the corner into the fascia with self-sealing screws, not through the gutter
Seal any opening larger than one perforation (7/64 sq. in.) at overlaps, corners or ends with screws, sealant or an Alu-Rex corner. The clog-free warranty depends on it

Tools & Equipment

General Tools

Drill driver with a 1/4 in. hex bit
Aviation snips
Exterior sealant

Specialty Tools

Seamless gutter machine forming a hemmed back
Magnetic 1/4 in. hex bit, 6 in. long (Alu-Rex)

Fastener Requirements

Screws

Type: Black Dacrotized self-sealing screws, #10 x 1 1/2 in. (38 mm), 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) hex head with an integrated rubber gasket
Clearance: Into the fascia at least every 24 in. (61 cm), through the fastening zone only

Storage & Handling

Wind clears most debris off the surface. In sheltered spots and under overhangs on low-slope roofs, sweep the top by hand or rinse it with a garden hose when needed
Clear snow from the roof periodically, as Alu-Rex recommends. Damage from ice buildup caused by poor roof ventilation or insulation, and from snow sliding off steep or metal roofs, is excluded from every Alu-Rex warranty
Keep aluminum away from copper, pressure-treated lumber, concrete, stucco and roofing with metallic granules, and away from runoff off those materials. Contact causes corrosion, and Alu-Rex's warranty tells installers to avoid it
Painted or altered surfaces are not covered by the warranty unless Alu-Rex approves them in writing

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Alu-Rex Hover Pro® Floating Gutter Hanger with Built-In Guard: Frequently Asked Questions

Why does it matter that Hover Pro does not screw through the gutter?: Aluminum gutters expand and contract with the temperature. When a gutter is screwed tight through its back, that movement has nowhere to go, and over the years it shows up as kinks and as leaks around the screw holes. Hover Pro suspends the gutter from a hemmed back instead, and is screwed into the fascia through its own fastening zone, so the gutter can move and there are no screw holes through it for water to find.
Will Hover Pro fit my gutters?: Only if they have a hemmed back, 3/8 inch wide and 1/4 to 5/16 inch high. That hem is formed on the gutter machine when a seamless gutter is made, so Hover Pro is a new-gutter product. For a standard gutter use DoublePro, which has the same guard and warranty.
Does Hover Pro stop pine needles?: Yes. It uses the same dual-layer aluminum as DoublePro, with 7/64 inch micro-perforations over offset oblong slots, and Alu-Rex's lifetime clog-free warranty on Hover Pro states that the gutters will not clog even in coniferous areas.
What warranty comes with Hover Pro?: Lifetime warranties on manufacturing, sturdiness and clog-free performance, to the homeowner at the time of installation, transferable once with the property. The product must be installed to Alu-Rex's specifications and screwed into the fascia every 24 inches.