FAQs - Frontier Eaves and Siding

Q: What types of gutters are best/available?

There are many kinds of gutters available Vinyl - easy to install but require many seams and become brittle over time. Seamless Aluminum - seamless aluminum gutters are custom-made on site. These are the most popular gutters, and they only have seams at the corners. Slightly higher upfront cost but less seams mean fewer leaks and less maintenance over time. Copper gutters – won’t mold, mildew or rust. They require welding at seams. Copper ionizes and changes color over time. They are also 2x+ the cost of aluminum gutters. Usually installed in conjunction with copper roofs Steel

Q: Do I need 5 inch or 6 inch gutters?

Size depends upon the amount and rate of water going into the gutter. Besides the location and weather where you live, the size and pitch of your roof will determine the type of gutter needed. The steeper the pitch of your roof, the more wind-driven rain it will take. This added incline also causes the water to come down more rapidly, requiring a 6 inch gutter.