5 & 6 inches Gutters and Dowspouts

What’s the difference between 5” & 6” rain gutters?

5 inch rain gutters are more common on residential homes and small businesses. This size rain gutter will handle just about any amount of water that drains off smaller roofs. 5 inch gutters are more commonly paired with 2×3 inch down spouts, however, the larger 3”x4” down spouts can be added in areas that require more water drainage.

6 inch rain gutters are commonly used on larger homes, commercial buildings, garages, and pole sheds. Larger roofs that drain large amounts of water need a gutter system that can catch and drain the rain water more quickly. 6 inch gutters are paired with 3×4 inch down spouts. The larger gutters and spouts will displace large amounts of water quickly, which makes it a great system for large roof spans.

5 inch gutters with 3×4 down spouts offer better drainage, but for maximum water handling capabilities choose a 6 inch gutter with 3×4 down spouts!

5 inch gutters are well suited for residential homes. 6 inch gutters can be used on any size house as well as larger commercial buildings, as shown above.