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The Benefits of 6-Inch Gutters for Your Home
Upgrade to 6-inch gutters for better water handling and reduced clogging. Consult with a responsible gutter service provider like GutterPros for the right size and style of gutters for your home.
How much standing water is ok in a gutter?
While it may seem too far away, standing water in the gutter system can also cause an unhealthy level of humidity in the basement. This may mean that flooding occurs in the basement during rains.
How do you cap a downspout hole?
Measure the inner width of the gutter so you can recreate the shape when you place the cap. Once you have the desired shape, do a fit test on the hole and make sure that it lies flat on the surface of the gutter.
What is the proper placement of rain gutters?
Proper drainage of the gutters is important, so to ensure that the gutters drain properly, make sure they are angled (½ inch per 10 feet) toward a downspout. If the gutters are more than 40 feet long, it's best to angle the gutter downward from the center to a downspout at each end.
