Gutter styles
K-Style Gutters: The Workhorse of Albuquerque Homes
The K-style is the gutter you see on most homes in America. Its flat back mounts tight to the fascia and its decorative front reads like crown molding.
- Most popular gutter profile in the U.S.
- Holds more water than half-round
- Formed seamless on site
- Formed on siteSeamless runs cut to your roofline
- Free on-site measureExact footage, no guesswork
- Written priceNo surprise charges on install day
- Pitched & flat roofsGutters, canales and coping
The profile
Why K-style is the default
The name comes from the side profile, which looks a little like the letter K. The flat back sits flush against the fascia board, and the shaped front gives the roof edge a finished look.
For the same width, a K-style gutter holds more water than a half-round, which matters when a monsoon storm drops an inch of rain in an hour. It is also the easiest profile to form seamlessly on site, which keeps the price reasonable.
- 5-inch for most single-story homes
- 6-inch for large, steep or two-story roofs
- .027″ standard or .032″ heavy-gauge aluminum
- Hidden hangers every 24 inches, or 16 inches in snow country
Examples
K-style gutters on local homes
Sizes
5-inch vs 6-inch K-style
| 5-inch | 6-inch | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home | Single-story, average roof | Two-story, large or steep roof |
| Downspouts | 2×3 | 3×4 oversized |
| Capacity | Standard | About 40% more |
| Look | Slimmer line | Bolder line |
Full comparison in our 5-inch vs 6-inch guide.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Are K-style gutters seamless?
They can be. We form K-style gutters on site from a coil so each straight run is one piece.
What colors do K-style gutters come in?
More than 20 pre-painted colors. See gutter colors.
Do K-style gutters work with gutter guards?
Yes. Micro-mesh guards are made for K-style gutters. See gutter guards.