But the k style profile has more depth.
4 inch vs 6 inch gutters.
For those torrential downpours 6 k style gutter can handle a larger volume of water than 5 k style gutter.
Six inch gutter will let the leaves and other debris wash right down the downspout with no need for covers.
A larger gutter actually will hold more debris than a standard five inch gutter and is not self cleaning.
Let s say the 6 gutter costs 50 cents more than the 5.
12 inches or more.
Choosing a 5 inch or 6 inch gutter is like being between two fires.
Downspouts are commonly 2 x 3 inches and 3 x 4 inches in size or 3 or 4 inches in diameter.
In this same situation if you were to install 6 aluminum gutters you could eliminate one of these downspouts.
Multiply drainage area by 1 1.
Feet 15 downspout 50 gutter run feet 65ft.
Multiply drainage area by 1 05.
Before 5 inch gutters became ubiquitous the smaller troughs usually had simple half pipe configurations.
6 inch gutters vs 5 inch.
Benefits of 5 inch gutters.
You can also work with a professional who knows the climate in your area and who understands what size of gutter you need to work with the roof that you have.
Multiply drainage area by 1 2.
Both sizes are quite common and users of each claim that it is the size of their gutters are better than the other.
What s the differences between 6 inch gutters vs 5 inch.
6 gutter system with 1 downspout.
Here are the numbers you need to adjust your drainage area number.
That means you are installing 15 feet less.
The most common gutter sizes are 5 inches and 6 inches although 4 inches is available as well.