Aluminum Gutter Downspout Sizes

2x3 600 sq.

Aluminum gutter downspout sizes. Practically speaking though a common gutter size is usually selected and downspout spacing is equal for most buildings. 2x3 gauge 017 019 10 ft. The most common gutter sizes are 5 inches and 6 inches although 4 inches is available as well. However too large a gutter downspout can look unattractive.

Amerimax 120 in white aluminum downspout. Amerimax flex a spout 24 in white vinyl downspout extension. But houses with big steep roofs or those located in climates prone to heavy downpours may need wider gutters and extra downspouts to keep rainwater from overflowing. Lengths downspout diameters are sized according to the roof area they drain.

Of roof 3x4 1200 sq. As far as downspouts go they run at 2 x3 and 3 x4 in size or 3 or 4 inches in diameter. Of roof 4x5 2000 sq. Continuing with our example in the last step we know our gutter downspout system may be subject to as much as 1 880 gallons per minute.

Amerimax 3 25 in white aluminum front elbow. This type of down spout is considered the standard downspout style in households and is used with a 5 k style guttering system. Not sold in stores. Round downspouts come in various sizes and colors and mostly used with half round gutters.

Lengths 3x4 gauge 017 019 10 ft. Lengths 4x5 gauge 024 10 ft. Gutter downspout sizes are 3 to 6 inches. They are made from aluminum vinyl zinc copper or steel.

By amerimax home products. 5 inches and 6 inches gutters are the most common sizes installed for residential use. Downspouts are commonly 2 x 3 inches and 3 x 4 inches in size or 3 or 4 inches in diameter. Also referred to as leaderpipe downpipe or drainspout our pre finished aluminum downspouts are available in a number of colors and in rectangular plain round and round corrugated profiles.

Most downspouts are rectangular but they can also be round or square. For design purposes and aesthetics let s assume you have selected an 8 gutter. The sizes available in this style are 3 4 5 and 6. The following is the general rule used in the industry.

White aluminum 80 degree downspout. However 7 and 8 inches are available although the larger sizes are more suitable for larger buildings or business properties. The larger a gutter downspout the more water it can drain quickly. For pricing and availability.

Five inch k style gutters or 6 inch half rounds the most common residential sizes are able to handle the rainfall on most houses in most parts of the country. You should have enough gutter downspouts to effectively handle the size of your entire gutter system.