Round To Rectangle Gutter

Learn the differences between and the benefits of the two gutter types.

Round to rectangle gutter.

These coordinate with the shapes and styles of downspouts in modern homes. The larger a gutter downspout the more water it can drain quickly. However too large a gutter downspout can look unattractive. Standard sized downspouts 2 round or 1 3 4 x 2 3 4 rectangular are connected to a 2 diameter round drop outlet metal sleeve that is inserted and sealed into the gutter.

Half round gutter systems should be sized an inch larger than the size of the rectangular downspout collecting storm water from the same roof area. The round shapes are also very sturdy but are much more difficult to adhere to the rest of your gutter. Guttersupply offers a wide assortment of round rectangular corrugated downspouts in a variety of materials. This is a great choice for historical buildings and is a bit more time consuming.

Round gutters are named after their shape. The gutter is essentially rounded at the bottom and it looks like a half moon gutter. They are more difficult to mount on the house compared to the rectangular downspouts. Most downspouts are rectangular but they can also be round or square.

The rectangle shapes replaced round and half moon downspouts in the early seventies and have been around since. Gutter downspout sizes are 3 to 6 inches. The area of a standard 2 round hole is 3 14 square inches. Choose a style finish and buy yours today.

The round downspouts are now available corrugated or smooth in steel and copper.