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Choosing the Right Gutter Size for Your Roof

  • 20 minutes ago
  • 1 min read

Gutter size isn't one-size-fits-all, it depends on your roof's square footage and the intensity of rainfall your area typically sees. Florida's downpours often call for larger capacity than standard residential gutters provide.

Undersized gutters overflow during heavy storms even when they're perfectly clean, sending water straight down the siding and toward the foundation instead of through the downspouts where it belongs.

A quick assessment of your roof's pitch and square footage can determine whether standard 5-inch gutters are enough or if you'd benefit from a larger 6-inch system.

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