Gutter installation means hanging a continuous run of aluminum K-style gutter along the eave, pitched toward a downspout that carries water away from your foundation. We measure the run first, because a gutter sized wrong for your roofline overloads at the fascia.
For most mid-century ranch and split-level homes we hang 5-inch or 6-inch aluminum K-style gutter; half-round copper suits the older farmhouses and historic homes. Leaf guards keep needles and shingle grit out, and downspout sizing follows local building code.
Gutter installation pays for itself when your soffit and drip edge stay dry. Hot humid summers with frequent thunderstorms sheet water off the roof edge fast, Nor'easters drive it sideways, and snow and ice accumulate in the run. We flash, seal with gutter sealant, and coat every joint.
