Gutter Sizes in South Charlotte, NC

Seamless gutters are available in a range of sizes. Properly sized, seamless aluminum gutters can safeguard your house by effectively channeling water away, preventing potential damage. If you live in the South Charlotte, NC, area, and want to learn more information on what gutter sizes are experts recommend, please call (704)-937-5712!

Seamless Aluminum Gutter Sizes in South Charlotte, NC

Smaller width seamless aluminum gutters are commonly used in some regions, but wider gutters are gaining popularity. Seamless aluminum gutters are also available in even larger sizes, which are typically designed for industrial or commercial use.

The primary difference between gutter sizes is how much water they can hold. If your area frequently experiences heavy rainfall or if rainwater often overflows from your gutters, a wider gutter system may be the best choice for your home.

Beyond climate, the appropriate gutter sizes also depend on factors like the roofline, surface area, and pitch of your roof. In some cases, using two different gutter sizes within the same system can be a cost-effective way to provide higher capacity in specific areas of your home.

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

Breaking the Mold: Reshaping Standard Sizes

The standard size for residential seamless gutters varies mainly based on your region and the size and style of your home. Many homeowners are upgrading to oversized gutters measuring 6, 7, or 8 inches. Although a 6-inch gutter is just one inch larger than a 5-inch gutter, it can manage 40% more water. In certain situations, larger or oversized gutters are essential for your home or particular sections of your roofline.

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What Size is Necessary For Your Home?

Our gutters come in 24 different colors, and if needed, we can often match shades beyond our standard selection. For example, if you want your downspouts to blend seamlessly with your building’s siding, we can most likely accommodate that. We’re here not only to provide practical solutions that protect your home but also to collaborate with you in designing a system that complements your home’s aesthetic perfectly.

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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