Gutter Types And Sizes

Let s start with shapes.

Gutter types and sizes.

K style gutters are the most common option and they provide optimum drainage for the majority of homes in most of the u s. But houses with big steep roofs or those located in climates prone to heavy downpours may need wider gutters and extra downspouts to keep rainwater from overflowing. Five inch k style gutters or 6 inch half rounds the most common residential sizes are able to handle the rainfall on most houses in most parts of the country. The typical 5 inch k style gutter comes with 2 x 3 inch downspouts.

This is most common in the k style gutters. They come in 5 inch to 6 inch widths. There are two main common sizes of gutters and one of them is 5 inch. Unfortunately figuring the right sizes of the gutters and downspouts for your roof involves some head banging mathematical formulas.

A raised or crowned profile is desirable but not imperative. A k style gutter in the same inch width can handle twice as much water as a half round gutter. If you d like to do your own calculations for sizing your gutters we ll help you through it. Most residential gutters come in two sizes 5 and 6 and are made of either aluminum steel zinc vinyl or copper in a standard k style.

Choose the size that best fills the width of the gutter without overly compressing the bristles. We re here to guide you on the path to gutter glory. Most times these style gutters are installed with rectangular downspouts. A larger residential gutter system would consist of 6 inch k style gutter using a 3 x 4 inch downspout.