Gutter Systems are extremely important because they divert precipitation and debris away from the home, protecting it from damage. There is no universal design for gutter systems as every home & building is unique. Many factors such as roof pitch, square footage, and rainfall intensity play a part in the design of your system. JC Solutions creates a unique plan for your home or building to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of your new gutters. Keep reading below to see one of the methods we use to help design your next project!

Roof Pitch Factor x Square Feet of First Floor x Local Maximum Rainfall Intensity = Effective Square Footage

We use this equation to help determine the Effective Square Footage of your home or building. This is the square footage of your roof that rain is able to hit. A slightly angled roof will generally have a lower Effective Square Footage compared to a high angled roof. A high angled roof will also require a larger gutter such as a 6-inch gutter, versus the low angled roofs that may only require a 5-inch gutter. As you can see, determining your home’s effective square footage is vital to creating an efficient design for your new gutter system.