5” or 6”- Is bigger better?
 

Having gutters installed in new designer style home South of 44. Choice is between 5” or 6”. Wife says size doesn’t matter. I say 6”. Any thoughts.

Listen to the wife. They know what fits best!

6 inches are better when we get the downpours like we just had.

5 inch is fine 90% of the time.

6 inch looks a little more industrial.........but you may not notice.

I no brainer, 6"

It’s all about volume. 6” gutters will handle more water but that does you no good if you don’t have a sufficient amount or properly sized downspouts.

The extra volume is good if they are kept clean, but bigger gutters also collect more debris.

Be sure to put a cover over them so you do not get leaves.
Your answer depends on how much rain you get in a short period of time.
Not knowing I would go with 6 inches.
For myself I skipped the gutters and have no problems.

Re: Leaders and gutters.
As I understand it the purpose is to redirect the water. The question is where to put it.
Homes are right on top of each other. Dump your run off on your neighbor?

Are you sure your wife is talking about the gutters?:clap2::clap2::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Our downspouts are routed underground out to the street.

Bigger is Better ! Especially for Beer Mugs & Gutters !

I debated the 5 vs 6 inch as well, and went with the 5". Had them on for over a year now, and never once have they been inadequate. Last Friday night's storm produced over 5 inches of rain in our neighborhood, and the gutters did their job perfectly. All of our downspouts run underground, and exit out in the yard via pop-ups. Works like a charm.

That's what the swales in between the houses are for.

See my reply on the other rain gutters post.

Guess that would be true