Integrity Exteriors
What Size Gutters Do Kansas City, MO Homes Need?
Most Kansas City, MO homes need 5-inch K-style gutters, which carry about 1.2 gallons per foot and drain up to roughly 5,520 square feet of effective roof area. Homes with large or steep roof planes, deep valleys, metal roofs or a history of overflowing need 6-inch gutters at about 2.0 gallons per foot with 3x4 downspouts.
Page Headings:
- The two numbers that decide gutter size: gallons per foot and effective roof area
- 5-inch versus 6-inch K-style capacity, side by side
- Why Kansas City rainfall intensity matters more than annual rainfall totals
- How to calculate your own effective roof area using a pitch factor
- Downspout sizing: 2x3 versus 3x4, and the 600 versus 1,200 square foot rule
- How many downspouts your gutter run actually needs
- Seven signs your current gutters are undersized
- When 6-inch is a waste of money
- Metal roofs, steep pitches and valley dumps
- What the upgrade costs in Kansas City
- Frequently asked questions
- Not sure which size your roof needs? Read the Kansas City gutter size guide, see what seamless gutter installation involves, or book a free gutter estimate and we will size it on site.
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