How is a 5″ gutter different from a 6″ gutter?
The 5″ gutter is five inches wide at the top and four inches wide at the bottom. The 6″ gutter is six inches wide at the top and five inches wide at the bottom. Functionally, the 6″ gutter is able to handle more rain water than a 5″ gutter. A 6″ gutter is recommended for most steep roofs or buildings with long runs of gutter because it can move more water to the downspouts and to the ground during a hard rain.
