Round To Rectangular Gutter

Most downspouts are rectangular but they can also be round or square.

Round to rectangular gutter.

They are more difficult to mount on the house compared to the rectangular downspouts. The reason rectangular shapes are so commonly used for gutters and downspouts is that they carry more volume for the sizes typically used. You should have enough gutter downspouts to effectively handle the size of your entire gutter system. The round downspouts are now available corrugated or smooth in steel and copper.

Gutter downspout sizes are 3 to 6 inches. Determine which elbow is necessary for your project then. Information courtesy of the sheet metal and air conditioning contractors national association smacna a standards setting organization based in chantilly va. Round downspouts leaders are most commonly used with half round gutters but the drop outlets that are cut into an aluminum k gutter are made in square oval and round.

Two gutter types are generally used in and around your area. Learn the differences between and the benefits of the two gutter types. Round gutters are named after their shape. The gutter is essentially rounded at the bottom and it looks like a half moon gutter.

Browse our gutter accessories order today. The larger a gutter downspout the more water it can drain quickly. Round 3 inches 706 square feet 4 inches 1 255 square feet. Rectangular 2 by 3 inches 600 square feet 3 by 4 inches 1 200 square feet.

Our selection of elbows includes rectangular plain round round corrugated and smooth round in a variety of sizes and materials.