Downspouts also come in different sizes such as 2 3 inches and 3 4 inches in size.
Gutter vs pouches.
As you see choosing between 5 and 6 inch gutters is very difficult.
Is an oversized gutter the solution to my problem.
For pricing and availability.
Amerimax 5 5 in x 10 in brown k style gutter end with drop.
Amerimax contemporary 4 in x 5 875 in white half round gutter end with drop.
Most times these style gutters are installed with rectangular downspouts.
K style gutters are the most common option and they provide optimum drainage for the majority of homes in most of the u s.
They come in 5 inch to 6 inch widths.
However we need to understand why such gutters are designed initially.
For pricing and availability.
There are many times where the problem is not connected to the size of the gutter.
It creates all conditions for the gutter to fall off at a heavyweight.
A k style gutter in the same inch width can handle twice as much water as a half round gutter.
In this round the 6 inch gutters lose because the frieze panels are not installed securely.
Gutters of this size are not often available seamless and would normally be installed in 10 foot sections.