Your roof's role in determining what rain gutter size is needed.

The roof of your home or business will determine what rain gutter size is needed. A larger surface area on the top of your home or business increases the amount of rainwater that flows down into the gutters. The way your roof slopes will also make a difference. Steeper pitches allow rainwater to roll off faster and will require a gutter system that is large enough to handle the volume. 

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Metal roofs are also known to facilitate the flow of water, as opposed to asphalt or tile roofs. If you have areas of your home or business exterior where the seamless gutter runs for 40 feet before a downspout, the 6 inch gutter size is recommended. 

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Another advantage is the downspout used with 6-inch gutters. Larger pieces of debris can pass through them with relative ease, cutting down on your need for gutter cleaning. 

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When trying to determine the correct size of gutters you need to account for the square footage of the roof’s drainage area. These calculations can get complicated, thankfully the guys at “This Old House” have an easy-to-follow method when sizing gutters and downspouts.

And remember, 6-inch gutters don’t detract from the appearance of your home or business. From the outside, the 5-inch and 6-inch gutters will look the same. 

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Gutters are available in different size widths. Average gutters measure 5 or 6-inches. The difference between them is a 6-inch gutter has a 40% increase in the amount of water carried away from your property.

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Rely on our professional team to look at your property, determine the right gutter services for your situation, and explain our reasoning.

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Our clients have trusted G&L Aluminum Inc. for over 30 years. We can help you select the right seamless gutter services for your commercial property or residential house. 

6 Reasons to choose G&L Aluminum Inc. as your Rain gutter contractor.