Gutter Types And Sizes

We re here to guide you on the path to gutter glory.

Gutter types and sizes.

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. This is most common in the k style gutters. If you d like to do your own calculations for sizing your gutters we ll help you through it. Unfortunately figuring the right sizes of the gutters and downspouts for your roof involves some head banging mathematical formulas.

Choose the size that best fills the width of the gutter without overly compressing the bristles. The typical 5 inch k style gutter comes with 2 x 3 inch downspouts. A larger residential gutter system would consist of 6 inch k style gutter using a 3 x 4 inch downspout. 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.

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. K style gutters are the most common option and they provide optimum drainage for the majority of homes in most of the u s. Let s start with shapes.

Most times these style gutters are installed with rectangular downspouts. Basic types of gutters. There are two main common sizes of gutters and one of them is 5 inch. They come in 5 inch to 6 inch widths.