Gutters are an important part of your home. They keep your home safe from foundational problems and flooding. Take a look at the various types of gutters and see which ones might suit your home the best.
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The most popular gutter profile is called k-shape and has a look that is similar to crown molding found in house interiors. K-shape gutters can carry more water than half-round gutters. Due to the creases that runs the length, k-shape gutters are structurally strong. Source: TheSpruce
Fascia style
The fascia style is pretty plain. It is similar to the K-style only minus the crown molding look. It is more or less round and used where crown molding style may not look right with the house style. One benefit to the fascia style is that since it is smooth, it can hold more water and can be made thinner. This enables you to install these gutters and have them not be noticeable.
Seamless style
The installer will bring a big rolling machine and form the gutter in one piece right at your house. This makes the seamless style quick and easy to install. There are no seams to try to match up and is just as functional as the other styles. Keep in mind, there will be seams when the gutter needs to turn a corner or have a downspout added or to have the end capped. Source: DoItYourself
Half-round
With their u-shaped profile, half round gutters have more of a traditional look than k-shaped gutters. If copper is your material of choice, it will likely come in a half-round shape, as well. Half-round gutters carry less water than k-shape gutters. They extend far out from the fascia (as far as 6 inches), making them wider than they are tall (about 3 inches tall). Source: TheSpruce
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