Gutter Sizes in Greenville, SC

Seamless gutters are available in different sizes, and choosing the right size is important for effective protection. When you install properly sized, seamless aluminum gutters, you help safeguard your home by directing water away from it, preventing potential damage. If you live in the Greenville, SC, area, please call (252)-565-7595 to learn more about our gutter sizes!

Gutter Sizes throughout the Greenville, SC, Area

In some regions, seamless aluminum gutters with a smaller width are commonly used, but a growing trend is toward wider gutters. These gutters are also available in larger sizes, generally reserved for industrial or commercial applications. The primary distinction between different gutter sizes is the amount of water they can handle.

If your area frequently experiences heavy rainfall or if rainwater often spills over your current gutters, opting for a wider gutter system may be the most effective choice for your home. Beyond climate considerations, factors such as the shape of your roofline, the total surface area, and the roof’s pitch all play essential roles in selecting the appropriate gutter size.

In some cases, using two different gutter sizes within the same system can offer a practical and cost-effective way to address areas of your home that require greater water capacity.

Gutter Sizes & Volume Capacity: Is There a Standard Size?

Breaking the Mold: Reshaping Standard Sizes

The standard size for residential seamless gutters varies depending on your region and the size and style of your home. Increasingly, homeowners are choosing to upgrade to oversized gutters, with options such as 6-inch, 7-inch, or even 8-inch widths. Although a 6-inch gutter is just one inch wider than the more common 5-inch version, it is capable of handling 40% more water. In certain situations, these larger or oversized gutters are essential for managing water flow on specific areas of your roof or on your home as a whole.

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What Size is Necessary For Your Home?

Keep in mind that our gutters come in 24 different colors, and we can frequently match colors beyond our standard selection if needed. For example, if you’d like your downspouts to blend seamlessly with your building’s siding, we can usually accommodate that request. Our team is dedicated not only to providing practical solutions that protect your home, but also to working closely with you to design a system that complements your home’s unique style.

Basic 5” Gutter Qualifications

  • All gutter lengths under 40’ with at least 1 downspout
  • Gutters over 40’ in length have should have 2 downspouts
  • Gutters do not overflow on regular or normal rains
  • No upper roofs gutters should be draining into lower 5″ gutters

Basic 6” Gutter Qualifications

  • Gutter lengths over 40’ that cannot have 2 downspouts
  • Lower gutters that have upper gutters draining into them
  • Long runs over 60’
  • Rooflines with tremendous amounts of water concentrating to a small portion of the gutter.
  • Inside valleys where the water is flowing at great speed, and typically overflows during heavy rains.

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