[MrFlorida]

What is the difference in cost between the 5 or 6 inch ? If it's minimal, go with the 6.

[GpaVader]

We went with 6" gutters, just to help manage the heavy down pours.

As far as where to put it, the yards are designed to keep water way from the house and graded toward the street, at least in my neighborhood.

Another reason to put them in is to avoid getting ruts in the yard where the runoff comes off of the roof. Looking at older homes with no gutters, its very apparent.

[patfla06]

After 9 years we just has Stipes put in 6” gutters around the whole house.
Highly recommend this company.

[retiredguy123]

I have 5 inch gutters and they have never overflowed, even with extremely heavy rain. One factor to consider is the number of downspouts you install. It think the 5 inch gutters make the house more attractive than the 6 inch ones.

[banjobob]

5 inch are just fine

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by banjobob

5 inch are just fine

That’s what SHE SAID

[rstebbins]

When I had mine done I went with 6 inch. One issue is how many downspouts you have or want to have. I wanted to keep any downspouts away from our driveway. So I needed the six inch so I could move the runoff to the far side of the garage.

[thevillages2013]

Serious response now! 5” rain gutters on my house had the Stipes boys do them right after home purchase. I don’t have any idea if they have ever overflowed but if they do it’s not like it’s coming in the house. 6” just looks too big on most houses IMO. I did put elbows on the front downspouts to dump them on the driveway which helps the total amount of water in the yard in a downpour

[richs631]

Originally Posted by HawkinsGuy

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.

Without a doubt go with the 6 inches. Most companies only use 6 anyway and it rains a lot and 5 inch gutters may back up

[Villages Kahuna]

There’s another thread above. DON’T DO IT!

Your lot is carefully graded and gutters are usually installed only to protect places where you walk. Gutters mean downspouts. Downspouts mean that you’ve changed well-proven water runoff designs. Do it at your own risk!

[Snowbug]

Originally Posted by HawkinsGuy

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.

I checked my 5" gutters during a super-heavy rainstorm and they handled it without a problem. The key is having enough downspouts and making sure the openings from the gutters to the downspouts are as large as the downspout opening. A-Action was the cheapest and best.

[Gunny2403]

Your wife is right. But, install 4” downspouts. The larger the downspout the more water that flows out of gutter.

[Larchap49]

Originally Posted by HawkinsGuy

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.

Definitely 6, not only work better they look better

[skyking]

You're a lucky guy. Your wife is so understanding.

[mvivanco]

Originally Posted by two bills

listen to the wife. They know what fits best!

lol