6” Seamless Gutters are going to be the larger-sized gutter that we offer. The larger-sized gutter

is able to carry more water for longer distances which could decrease the overall amount of

downspouts used in some cases. 6” Gutters have a larger width and length of about 1” each

way. This allows water that's coming off at greater speeds to not overshoot the gutter when

coming off the roof.

Reasons Why you would need a 6” Seamless Gutter over a 5” Seamless Gutter

1. Pitch of your Roof.

If your home's roof has a pitch of 8/12 or greater, that's when we start factoring in the speed and

quantity of the water coming off the roof. The higher the pitch of your roof usually means two

things:



- The roof is taller, meaning more water is being collected and directed to the gutter.

- The greater pitch or steepness means the water is coming off at a faster rate and could

possibly overshoot the gutter.

2. Not Wanting Downspouts in Certain Locations

It's not uncommon for a homeowner to not want downspouts to be in a certain location. That

being said, the easiest solution is to upgrade your gutters from 5” to 6” to eliminate a

downspout. 6” Seamless gutters are able to distribute water at further distances. For example, if

you're not wanting a downspout near your back porch, you can simply upgrade to 6” seamless

gutter and help eliminate an unwanted downspout whereas, with 5” seamless gutters, it would

be necessary to have one.

3. The Amount of Inside Valleys

Some homes have roofs that are more cut up than others (More inside valleys and Hips).

Having a roof that is cut up with inside valleys can cause a higher collection of water coming off

in one concentrated location. The best way to describe this is like two mountains and a river, all

the water from the mountains (Hips of the Roof) will flow towards the river (inside valley). With 6”

Seamless Gutters, it will not only help catch the extra water coming off of the roof but also help

direct the water to where it needs to go. Side note: all of our 5” and 6” Gutters come with

complimentary valley and splash guards for such occurrences.

4. Large Quantities of Water in small Sections of Gutter

It's very common for entryways on homes to have a large amount of roof rushing down to a

small section of gutter. A 5 '' seamless gutter could easily be overwhelmed and overflow. This is

where 6” Seamless Gutter is a must. No one likes walking under a waterfall to get to their car or

walking out of their house.

If you are unsure about your options, our trained estimators will help you determine what your

home needs and will explain their reasoning behind the decision