I received 3 estimates for new gutters; the first 2 contractors recommend 6" gutters, while the 3rd, does not. However, the 3rd contractor did encourage that I go with the 3x4 downspouts. Thank you for making this video, you've allowed me to make an informed decision, while also confirming what I've been told.
Ra The Amazon did you go with the 3/4 downspout ? I was given a choice and I don't know what to do I would think that when contractors come out they wouldn't give you a choice between five or 6 inches they would suggest is the best for this house they don't do that they threw a bunch of random stuff that you and expect you to guess when they should know what's best for your house
I install nearly everyday if I had to guess the #8 framing nails pulled out install 3 inch construction screws with t 25 head into 1x6 you should be fine. As long as your roof line has gutter apron and you install hangers every 2 feet it will be ok.
You are doing a great job helping everyday DIYers to tackle this important project around the house and save a lot of money. Once you understand the basics installing gutters is not really that complicated for an average DIY homeowner requiring simple, everyday tools, and your videos are really very helpful in that. Thanks for taking the time to make and post these videos.
What about on the downspouts if you get the 5 in gutters ? How can you trust a contractor that comes out and gives you a price for both the five and 6 inch and gives you two different downspout sides and prices they should be able to come to a person's house and say judged upon what we see this would be the best for your house end of story . If they are professionals they should know what's best for your house correct ? It's like they want the homeowner to make the decision so if something goes wrong it's on them . I feel like I'm not paying someone to give me options on paying someone to tell me what's best to put on my house
Sadly Sam, you are the exception. I've found when I make a recommendation for "upgrading" to 6 inch and I explain why... the question I get asked is "but how much extra is that going to cost, over the 5 inch like I have now?" I've put disclaimers on contracts where customers have elected for the less costly approach, against my advice, and that I can't make any promises that they won't have problems again in the future if they insist I do it "their way." Its so much more enjoyable to work for those customers who value the experience and expertise we bring to the table :-)
been doing gutter for 10 years an only reason people in my area only sell 5 inch is because they only have a 5 inch gutter machine. I said the exact same thing before I got my first 6" machine. once you use 6" I havnt run 5" in years.
Doesn't roofing material play a factor? I just put a new metal roof on my doublewide and was told by the roofers that I should go with a 6" gutter. I'm in SC so ice really isn't a big deal for me.
The roofing material will make no difference with choosing the gutter size. The roofing materials only difference "referring to the function of the gutters" would be the speed of the water coming off of the roof into the gutter. The size of the gutter is chosen by the amount of gutter you have available, measuring from the edge of the roof shingle to the front edge of the gutter 3inches is recommended(More details on this are in the video). If for some reason you would like to drain more water you would increase the downspout, in most cases this is not necessary.
I was told a six inch gutter is better because it has a larger bottom which also provides a larger downspout hole and is better for draining a larger volume of water. When a gutter is 24’ or longer a larger downspout opening is better. >> Is there truth to the down spout opening being larger on the 6” gutter???
there are 2x3 downspouts... and 3x4 downspouts. Most homes have 2x3 with the 5 inch gutter. It is possible (but not always pretty) to cut in a 3x4 dropout into a 5 inch gutter, and force the drop tube in, and then attach a 3x4 down spout. Sometimes, it makes sense to install the gutter with the center high, and a downspout at BOTH left and right ends to split the load. The 3x4 downpout looks more natural on a 6" gutter
Yep, I was thinking about the extra weight of a 6 inch gutter. Water is extremely HEAVY! I wonder how many more pounds of strain that puts on. I was even wondering about the flow time. We get sheets of rain in one brief T storm. I have 5 inch gutters, that I think has been the originals, 30 years ago, and they're still functional. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, I always say.
I am rehabbing an old home. The fascia is rotten and needs to be replaced. The problem is that the fascia is only 4 inches. Even bigger problem, 4 inches 80 years ago are slightly larger (by about 1/4 inch) than 4 inches today. There is going to be a 1/4 inch gap between the roof and the fascia. Can I install a 5 inch fascia instead? I guess I need to redo the soffit as well, isn't it? Thank you.
A bigger gutter will also collect, hold and store MORE leaves. Now the downspout gets clog up and winter comes. Imagine the weight load when those 6" gutters are filled with ICE.
I have a question for you with a 10/12 pitch what size gutter do you recommend because everytime it rains it seems like the water goes right past my gutter
Yes... its possible... just not always pretty. Depends on the skill of your installer. Jimmy covers that conversation in this video... ruclips.net/video/nboEZvuEK_E/видео.html
Is attaching a 6 inch gutter to a 2x6 board then to a 2x5 rafter tail appropriate? The old house gutters are attached directly to the 2x4 rafters (spaced every 2 feet) or nailed to a 1x4 into the 2xrafter tail. Its an old house and the gutterguy told me to be 2x6 boards bc it holds up the 6 inch gutter better. but Im afraid the 2x6 is too heavy and gravity will pull the 2x6 away from the 2x4.Isnt a 1x 6 better? Thanks and great video.
1X6 for either size gutter. Thickness of the wood will not have any effect on holding the gutter better, how the fascia wood and gutter are attached will be the key elements:)
THX i was thinking 6" would be better until your explanation, make per fect sense, downpout size would be more critical.
I received 3 estimates for new gutters; the first 2 contractors recommend 6" gutters, while the 3rd, does not. However, the 3rd contractor did encourage that I go with the 3x4 downspouts. Thank you for making this video, you've allowed me to make an informed decision, while also confirming what I've been told.
Ra The Amazon did you go with the 3/4 downspout ? I was given a choice and I don't know what to do I would think that when contractors come out they wouldn't give you a choice between five or 6 inches they would suggest is the best for this house they don't do that they threw a bunch of random stuff that you and expect you to guess when they should know what's best for your house
I install nearly everyday if I had to guess the #8 framing nails pulled out install 3 inch construction screws with t 25 head into 1x6 you should be fine. As long as your roof line has gutter apron and you install hangers every 2 feet it will be ok.
You are doing a great job helping everyday DIYers to tackle this important project around the house and save a lot of money. Once you understand the basics installing gutters is not really that complicated for an average DIY homeowner requiring simple, everyday tools, and your videos are really very helpful in that. Thanks for taking the time to make and post these videos.
What about on the downspouts if you get the 5 in gutters ? How can you trust a contractor that comes out and gives you a price for both the five and 6 inch and gives you two different downspout sides and prices they should be able to come to a person's house and say judged upon what we see this would be the best for your house end of story . If they are professionals they should know what's best for your house correct ? It's like they want the homeowner to make the decision so if something goes wrong it's on them . I feel like I'm not paying someone to give me options on paying someone to tell me what's best to put on my house
Sadly Sam, you are the exception. I've found when I make a recommendation for "upgrading" to 6 inch and I explain why... the question I get asked is "but how much extra is that going to cost, over the 5 inch like I have now?" I've put disclaimers on contracts where customers have elected for the less costly approach, against my advice, and that I can't make any promises that they won't have problems again in the future if they insist I do it "their way." Its so much more enjoyable to work for those customers who value the experience and expertise we bring to the table :-)
Buy a 6 inch and put a topper on it. Problem solved.
Thanks for this... I was thinking of a 6 inch, but will now go with a 5" thanks
Just saved me 300 bucks, thanks!
Great tips good advice!
very useful, thank you
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For us as gutter guys it's better to install 5in because they are so easy to manage
been doing gutter for 10 years an only reason people in my area only sell 5 inch is because they only have a 5 inch gutter machine. I said the exact same thing before I got my first 6" machine. once you use 6" I havnt run 5" in years.
Thank you for the information!
Valid point.
getting new gutters and after this video we decided to stick with the 5"
Doesn't roofing material play a factor? I just put a new metal roof on my doublewide and was told by the roofers that I should go with a 6" gutter. I'm in SC so ice really isn't a big deal for me.
The roofing material will make no difference with choosing the gutter size. The roofing materials only difference "referring to the function of the gutters" would be the speed of the water coming off of the roof into the gutter. The size of the gutter is chosen by the amount of gutter you have available, measuring from the edge of the roof shingle to the front edge of the gutter 3inches is recommended(More details on this are in the video). If for some reason you would like to drain more water you would increase the downspout, in most cases this is not necessary.
Great Video. Couldnt agree more.
Thanks for sharing a great video! Can downspout 3"x4" go with 5" gutter?
I was told a six inch gutter is better because it has a larger bottom which also provides a larger downspout hole and is better for draining a larger volume of water. When a gutter is 24’ or longer a larger downspout opening is better. >> Is there truth to the down spout opening being larger on the 6” gutter???
there are 2x3 downspouts... and 3x4 downspouts. Most homes have 2x3 with the 5 inch gutter. It is possible (but not always pretty) to cut in a 3x4 dropout into a 5 inch gutter, and force the drop tube in, and then attach a 3x4 down spout. Sometimes, it makes sense to install the gutter with the center high, and a downspout at BOTH left and right ends to split the load.
The 3x4 downpout looks more natural on a 6" gutter
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Great video. Good info. Thank you!
Great explanation, thank you for share you knowledge
We were told that 6” gutters would be better because we have a ranch house.
helpful!! Thank you
Yep, I was thinking about the extra weight of a 6 inch gutter. Water is extremely HEAVY! I wonder how many more pounds of strain that puts on. I was even wondering about the flow time.
We get sheets of rain in one brief T storm. I have 5 inch gutters, that I think has been the originals, 30 years ago, and they're still functional. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, I always say.
Thanks. thumbs up..
I am rehabbing an old home. The fascia is rotten and needs to be replaced. The problem is that the fascia is only 4 inches. Even bigger problem, 4 inches 80 years ago are slightly larger (by about 1/4 inch) than 4 inches today. There is going to be a 1/4 inch gap between the roof and the fascia. Can I install a 5 inch fascia instead? I guess I need to redo the soffit as well, isn't it? Thank you.
thanks for the video
My new gutters are not screws into rafters..jus fescia boards
I’d suggest 6”, they are easier to clean
A bigger gutter will also collect, hold and store MORE leaves. Now the downspout gets clog up and winter comes. Imagine the weight load when those 6" gutters are filled with ICE.
I have a question for you with a 10/12 pitch what size gutter do you recommend because everytime it rains it seems like the water goes right past my gutter
6 inch
How do you make sure you're lined up with the rafter beams so as to drill into them?
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Rafters are on 16” centers so you should be able to go by that measurement in the US.
Can’t figure out if you’re 16 or 36
How do I find the rafters to screw into if I can't see them? I'm fixing a 6" gutter that pulled off due to plants growing in them.
Usually you look for nails in the fascia board when it's nailed into the rafters.
5" should be adequate for me, but I would like to use a 3x4 downspout. Is this possible with a 5" gutter?
Yes... its possible... just not always pretty. Depends on the skill of your installer.
Jimmy covers that conversation in this video...
ruclips.net/video/nboEZvuEK_E/видео.html
Hi! What gutter machine do you use the one Inside the truck.
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Is attaching a 6 inch gutter to a 2x6 board then to a 2x5 rafter tail appropriate? The old house gutters are attached directly to the 2x4 rafters (spaced every 2 feet) or nailed to a 1x4 into the 2xrafter tail. Its an old house and the gutterguy told me to be 2x6 boards bc it holds up the 6 inch gutter better. but Im afraid the 2x6 is too heavy and gravity will pull the 2x6 away from the 2x4.Isnt a 1x 6 better? Thanks and great video.
1X6 for either size gutter. Thickness of the wood will not have any effect on holding the gutter better, how the fascia wood and gutter are attached will be the key elements:)
GREAT INFO !!!!!! THANKS
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