Is T-Rex a gutter guard or a gutter hanger?

Both. It is a continuous hanger that holds the gutter along its whole length, and because it covers the top of the trough it keeps out leaves and larger debris as well. What it does not do is stop pine needles, because it is a single perforated layer. For that, the dual-layer version is DoublePro.

How much weight can T-Rex hold?

Alu-Rex quotes 250 lb per linear foot, measured with screws 8 inches apart. At 16 inches its test gives 232 lb and at the 24 inch spacing it specifies for installation, 214 lb. Spikes and hangers in the same test held 170, 155 and 140 lb, so T-Rex carries roughly half as much again at every spacing.

What is the T-Rex warranty?

Lifetime on manufacturing and on sturdiness, meaning the hanger will not warp or buckle (the gutter itself is excluded). The clog-free warranty is 25 years and prorated: 100 percent in the first 10 years, 50 percent from 10 to 20, and 10 percent from 20 to 25. It excludes clogging caused by conifers. Some older T-Rex specification sheets still in circulation mention a 40-year anti-clog term; the current Alu-Rex warranty sheet is 25 years.

Can T-Rex go on existing gutters?

T-Rex is installed as the gutter is hung, so it is a new-gutter product. For gutters that are staying, look at Gutter Clean Pro or the Gutter Clean System, which sit on top of an existing gutter.

Does T-Rex come in 7 inch?

Yes. The M-7200 is made for 7 inch gutters in Mill or Carbon Black, from a heavier 0.0215 inch aluminum, packed 24 pieces and 200 screws to the carton. It is the only Alu-Rex hanger made in a 7 inch size.

Alu-Rex›T-Rex®

The continuous hanger that replaced spikes and brackets

Alu-Rex T-Rex® Continuous Gutter Hanger

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

T-Rex is Alu-Rex's continuous gutter hanger: one aluminum piece that replaces spikes and spaced brackets on a new gutter and covers it as a leaf guard. At the specified 24 in. screw spacing it holds 214 lb per linear foot against 140 lb for spikes and hangers, it drains 29.7 in. of water per hour per linear foot, and it comes in 5, 6 and 7 in. sizes in Mill or Carbon Black.

0.0175 in. (0.0215 in. on 7 in.)

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Alu-Rex T-Rex continuous gutter hanger in Carbon Black on a black aluminum gutter

WarrantyLifetime manufacturing and sturdiness warranties; 25-year prorated clog-free warranty (conifers excluded)

About Alu-Rex T-Rex® Continuous Gutter Hanger

T-Rex is the product that made Alu-Rex's name: a continuous hanger that replaces spikes and spaced brackets on a new gutter. Instead of holding the gutter at points a couple of feet apart, it runs the full length of the run. The front hooks inside the gutter lip, the back is screwed into the fascia with self-sealing screws, and the gutter becomes one stiff, reinforced section. Alu-Rex's independent load test shows the difference. At the 24 inch screw spacing Alu-Rex specifies, a gutter on T-Rex took 214 lb per linear foot to deflect one inch, against 140 lb on spikes and hangers at the same spacing. Tighten the spacing to 8 inches and T-Rex reaches 250 lb, the headline figure on Alu-Rex's product page.

Because it covers the top of the gutter, T-Rex does three more jobs. It is a leaf guard, with 7/64 inch perforations that drain 29.7 inches of water per hour per linear foot on a 5 inch gutter, and still 12.6 inches with 80 percent of them blocked. It keeps snow and ice on top of the trough so the gutter can drain in a thaw instead of freezing solid. And it shades the sealant inside the gutter from the sun, which Alu-Rex says prevents cracking and leaking.

T-Rex is a single layer, so it is the right call for leaves and larger debris, not for pine needles. Alu-Rex's 25-year clog-free warranty on T-Rex excludes clogging caused by conifers, and it is prorated. If there are pines or spruces over the roof, DoublePro is the dual-layer version of the same idea. It is the only hanger in the range made for a 7 inch gutter, and it comes in Mill or Carbon Black.

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

Continuous hanger for new gutters, replacing spikes and spaced brackets
214 lb per linear foot at the specified 24 in. screw spacing, against 140 lb for spikes and hangers
Single-layer leaf guard with 7/64 in. perforations draining 29.7 in. of water per hour per linear foot
Keeps snow and ice on top so the gutter drains in a thaw
Shades the gutter sealant from the sun to prevent cracking and leaking
5 in., 6 in. and 7 in. sizes in Mill or Carbon Black
Lifetime manufacturing and sturdiness warranties, 25-year prorated clog-free
Continuous hanger products meet ASTM E84-19b and ASTM E2768 surface burning requirements

At a Glance

Warranty: Lifetime manufacturing and sturdiness warranties; 25-year prorated clog-free warranty (conifers excluded)
Material: 3105 H24 aluminum, single perforated layer
Brand: Alu-Rex
Category: Eavestroughs & Downspouts

Profiles & Specifications

B95Carbon Black

Black finish that disappears against a dark gutter. Supplied with black Dacrotized self-sealing screws.

Length	7.5 ft. (2.29 m)
Thickness	0.0175 in. (0.44 mm); 0.0215 in. (0.55 mm) on M-7200 B95
Installation	Screwed into the fascia every 24 in. (61 cm)
Models	M-5200 B95 (5 in.) · M-6200 B95 (6 in.) · M-7200 B95 (7 in.)
Drainage	29.7 in. (5 in.) · 36 in. (6 in.) · 38.3 in. (7 in.) per hour
Perforations	7/64 in. (2.8 mm) round

MILLMill finish

Natural aluminum finish, listed by Alu-Rex as Gold Backer.

Length	7.5 ft. (2.29 m)
Thickness	0.0175 in. (0.44 mm); 0.0215 in. (0.55 mm) on M-7200
Installation	Screwed into the fascia every 24 in. (61 cm)
Models	M-5200 (5 in.) · M-6200 (6 in.) · M-7200 (7 in.)
Drainage	29.7 in. (5 in.) · 36 in. (6 in.) · 38.3 in. (7 in.) per hour
Perforations	7/64 in. (2.8 mm) round

Specifications

Models and packaging

Model	Gutter size	Length	Per carton	Finish
M-5200	5 in.	7.5 ft.	48 pcs (360 ft.), 300 screws	Mill
M-5200 B95	5 in.	7.5 ft.	48 pcs (360 ft.), 300 screws	Carbon Black
M-6200	6 in.	7.5 ft.	34 pcs (255 ft.), 300 screws	Mill
M-6200 B95	6 in.	7.5 ft.	34 pcs (255 ft.), 300 screws	Carbon Black
M-7200	7 in.	7.5 ft.	24 pcs (180 ft.), 200 screws	Mill
M-7200 B95	7 in.	7.5 ft.	24 pcs (180 ft.), 200 screws	Carbon Black

Independent load test published by Alu-Rex (1 in. deflection)

Screw spacing	Spikes and hangers	T-Rex
8 in. (203 mm)	170 lb	250 lb
16 in. (406 mm)	155 lb	232 lb
24 in. (610 mm)	140 lb	214 lb

Drainage with blocked perforations (5 in.)

Blockage	Drainage per hour
0%	29.7 in. (755 mm)
50%	21.1 in. (537 mm)
80%	12.6 in. (321 mm)

Accessories

Part	Size	Details
Outside corners OC-5200D / OC-6200D / OC-7200D		Corners and panels. Carbon Black (B95) or Mill, 0.017 in. 20 per carton
Inside corners IC-5200D / IC-6200D / IC-7200D		Corners and panels. Carbon Black (B95) or Mill, 0.017 in. 20 per carton, 10 water diverters included
Access panels AP-5200 / AP-6200		Corners and panels. Carbon Black (B95) or Mill. A sliding panel for reaching into the gutter. 20 per carton
Water diverters		Corners and panels. For inside corners and valleys. Included with inside corners, or 30 per carton
Self-sealing screws SCREW1011/2BK (black) / SCREW1011/2 (mill)	#10 x 1 1/2 in.	Fasteners. 1/4 in. hex head, neoprene washer, Dacrotized steel. Bag of 100
Magnetic hex bit	1/4 in., 6 in. long	Fasteners.

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

Installation Guide

Critical Installation Rules

For new gutters. Insert the front of the T-Rex inside the front lip of the gutter, then fit the back onto the back of the gutter
Overlap each section fully with the next
Crimp the back of the T-Rex to the gutter every 3 ft. (1 m) with an end cap crimping tool, so the assembly holds together while the gutter is lifted
Stop the sections inside the end cap so water cannot overflow at the end
Slide the back of the gutter under the roof's drip edge
Screw the back of the T-Rex into the fascia every 24 in. (61 cm) with the self-sealing screws supplied. The sturdiness warranty requires this spacing
Where an upper downspout discharges onto the T-Rex, cut the hole and seal around the outlet
Access panel: leave a 17 in. (43.18 cm) gap, screw both ends of the panel base into the fascia with self-sealing screws, and fix the sliding panel with one 1/2 in. screw on each side. Put one over the downspout and one at the far end of the run. Access panels are made in 5 in. and 6 in.
Corners: stop the T-Rex 4 in. (10.16 cm) from each corner to leave room for gutter sealant, then fit an Alu-Rex prefab corner (OC or IC, made in 5, 6 and 7 in.) that overlaps both sides
Inside corners and valleys: fix a water diverter on the perforated corner with four 1/2 in. screws
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
Gutter sealant

Specialty Tools

End cap crimping tool
Magnetic 1/4 in. hex bit, 6 in. long (Alu-Rex)

Fastener Requirements

Screws

Type: Self-sealing screws, #10 x 1 1/2 in. (38 mm), 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) hex head with integrated rubber gasket. Black Dacrotized on B95 models
Clearance: Into the fascia every 24 in. (61 cm)

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

Video Guide

T-Rex installation guide (Alu-Rex)

Product Videos

T-Rex technologies explained (Alu-Rex)

T-Rex through a winter, 5-month time-lapse (Alu-Rex)

Questions a spec sheet cannot answer

Each one opens the section of our guides that answers it for Alu-Rex T-Rex® Continuous Gutter Hanger and the products beside it on the shelf.

Alu-Rex T-Rex® Continuous Gutter Hanger: Frequently Asked Questions

Is T-Rex a gutter guard or a gutter hanger?: Both. It is a continuous hanger that holds the gutter along its whole length, and because it covers the top of the trough it keeps out leaves and larger debris as well. What it does not do is stop pine needles, because it is a single perforated layer. For that, the dual-layer version is DoublePro.
How much weight can T-Rex hold?: Alu-Rex quotes 250 lb per linear foot, measured with screws 8 inches apart. At 16 inches its test gives 232 lb and at the 24 inch spacing it specifies for installation, 214 lb. Spikes and hangers in the same test held 170, 155 and 140 lb, so T-Rex carries roughly half as much again at every spacing.
What is the T-Rex warranty?: Lifetime on manufacturing and on sturdiness, meaning the hanger will not warp or buckle (the gutter itself is excluded). The clog-free warranty is 25 years and prorated: 100 percent in the first 10 years, 50 percent from 10 to 20, and 10 percent from 20 to 25. It excludes clogging caused by conifers. Some older T-Rex specification sheets still in circulation mention a 40-year anti-clog term; the current Alu-Rex warranty sheet is 25 years.
Can T-Rex go on existing gutters?: T-Rex is installed as the gutter is hung, so it is a new-gutter product. For gutters that are staying, look at Gutter Clean Pro or the Gutter Clean System, which sit on top of an existing gutter.
Does T-Rex come in 7 inch?: Yes. The M-7200 is made for 7 inch gutters in Mill or Carbon Black, from a heavier 0.0215 inch aluminum, packed 24 pieces and 200 screws to the carton. It is the only Alu-Rex hanger made in a 7 inch size.