A Quick Look at Gutter Styles and Sizes

If you’re planning to get new gutters this season, make sure to plan accordingly. This includes learning more about the options available to you. It might be overwhelming, but covering all the bases does allow for smarter purchasing decisions and reduces the potential for mistakes. Patriot Roofing, your reliable  roofing  and gutter replacement contractor, expounds on a couple of factors related to the task, such as:

A man is fixing a gutter on a house with a screwdriver.

Gutter Styles

They are usually overlooked, but gutters are still available in a variety of styles to help them blend better with your roofline and home exterior. Some of your choices include:

  • K-Style Gutters, which come with a flat bottom and back, plus a decorative front side. This decorative shape, either a curve or ogee, is made to resemble crown molding, adding a nice classic touch to your roofline. K-style gutters are generally able to hold more rainwater than their counterparts just by their design, making them a sturdier choice during heavy rainfall.
  • Half-Round Gutters, which are exactly that—a system that comes in half-round tubes. If you have an older, historic home, this gutter style will fit its look perfectly. Half-round gutters are a bit behind when it comes to dealing with runoff, but you can invest in bigger ones to mitigate that.

Sectional or Seamless?

Type is one other important thing to decide on. When investing in  gutter installation , is it better to go for a sectional system or a seamless one? The former is easier and faster to install, but may be prone to leaks because of its many seams. The latter, which is usually made on-site by a pro, uses a single, continuous piece of metal, significantly reducing the issue of leaks and other types of damage.

Gutter Sizes

There are two common gutter sizes—the standard 5-inch and the slightly larger 6-inch. Your choice will depend on your area’s rainfall intensity. You might want to choose 6-inch gutters just to be safe. This way, rainwater is channeled smoothly away from the home, lowering the potential for leaks and other damage.

If you still haven’t decided, you can always turn to a dependable roofing company like Patriot Roofing. We’re not just your expert in  roof repair ; you can also count on us for your gutter needs. With our skills and experience, we’ll help you choose the right gutter style and size for your home, and work on its installation, as well. We serve homeowners in Norman, OK, and the surrounding areas. Call us today at (405) 996-6787 or fill out this  contact form  to get a free estimate.

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