By ANSI Standard Specification A137.1 Metropolitan Ceramicsâ unglazed tile is classified as quarry tile, however, the exceptional technical characteristics noted enable them to be used in virtually any application suitable for ceramic tile. Metropolitan Ceramicsâ unglazed tile meets both the ASTM standards, the ANSI
Thickness is rated differently, depending on the material used. A thicker gutter system will be sturdier, more durable, and more expensive. Aluminum systems range from .019 to .032 inches in thickness. Copper is usually rated in weight, with a heavier weight indicating greater thickness. It is common to see 16-ounce and 20-ounce options for copper systems.
Vertical board & batten aluminum siding is also made by several of the largest manufacturers and has a rustic appeal. Board & batten siding widths include double 4â, double 5â, single 10â and single 12â. Nominal thicknesses of aluminum siding range from .019â to .024â. The thicker the material, the more resistant to wind it will be and the more it will cost. Aluminum siding prices begin at about $220 per square which is 100 square feet of material. This comes to $2.20 per square foot.