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K-Style Gutters in New Orleans
At Big Easy Gutter, we install K-style gutters in New Orleans, the flat-backed profile with a crown molding front that holds more water than a half-round of the same width. Each run is fitted to your fascia and sized for your roof.
- Free estimatesBefore any work starts
- More capacityThan half-round, same width
- Flat backSits flush on the fascia
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K-style gutters in New Orleans
A gutter shaped for heavy rain and a clean roofline
K-style gutters have a flat back, a flat bottom and a front that echoes crown molding. That shape holds more water than a rounded gutter of the same width and sits flush against your fascia board, which makes it a practical fit for a lot of New Orleans homes.
If you're weighing K-style against another profile, contact us and we'll look at your roof with you.
Why it looks the way it does
What makes a gutter K-style?
A K-style gutter is defined by its profile, which you see from the end: a flat back, a flat bottom and a decorative front that resembles crown molding. Its flat back sits tight against the fascia board, and the molded front reads as trim from the street rather than as a trough hung under the roof.
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Flat back
Sits flush against the fascia board, so it fastens straight to it.
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Flat bottom
Gives the trough more room for water than a rounded bottom of the same width.
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Molded front
The crown molding shape blends with the eave trim on many home styles.
Profile and mounting: Bob Vila, types of rain gutters.
Water handling
How much water can K-style gutters handle?
More than a half-round gutter of the same width. This Old House puts it at more than twice the volume, and Fine Homebuilding says a 5 inch half-round carries roughly half of what a 5 inch K-style does. With about 63 inches of rain a year here, that extra room helps keep a downpour inside the gutter.
Size and outlets still decide how the system performs. This Old House notes that 5 inch and 6 inch gutters handle the rainfall on most houses in most of the U.S., and we size each run and place each downspout for your roof. Under trees, a leaf guard system helps, because the inside corners of a K-style trough hold onto leaves.
Capacity and sizes: This Old House, types of gutters and Fine Homebuilding, hanging half-round gutters. Rainfall: NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals for New Orleans (63.4 in.), via Current Results.
- About 63 in. of rain a year
- More room than half-round
- 5 and 6 inch widths
- Inner angles catch debris
Side by side
K-style or half-round gutters for your home?
For most homes that need capacity and a trim-like edge, K-style. Half-round wins on traditional character, especially on older and historic houses. The table sums up the general differences, and we'll recommend the right profile for your roof when we give you your free estimate.
| What matters | K-style | Half-round |
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| Water capacity | More, for the same width | Less, so it may need a larger size |
| Mounting | Flat back fastens to the fascia | Brackets or hangers usually needed |
| Look | Crown molding front, reads as trim | Rounded, traditional trough |
| Debris | Inner angles can hold leaves | Smooth curve, fewer corners |
| Typical homes | Modern homes and many styles | Older and historic homes |
General comparison based on This Old House and Bob Vila. Compare the other profiles on our half-round gutter and box style gutter pages.
How we install it
How are K-style gutters installed?
We assess the roof, size the gutter, then fasten each run along the fascia with the correct slope toward its downspout. Because the back is flat, the gutter sits tight to the board, and Bob Vila notes it can be nailed directly to the fascia without brackets.
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Assess the roof
We look at your roof, your trim and where the water lands today.
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Pick size and material
We recommend the width and the material that suit your roof and your home.
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Set the slope
Each run is installed with the correct slope and positioning so water moves to its outlet.
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Fasten to the fascia
The flat back is secured along the fascia board so the run stays straight under load.
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Extend the downspouts
Downspout extensions carry the water away from your foundation.
Materials
Which materials do our K-style gutters come in?
We install K-style gutters in aluminum, copper, steel and vinyl. Aluminum is often where we start for a New Orleans home, copper suits homes where the gutter is part of the look, and steel and vinyl each fit particular roofs and budgets.
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Copper
Copper develops a patina over time and gives the eave line a finished, crafted look. Read more about copper gutters.
Get started
Get a free estimate for K-style gutters in New Orleans
At Big Easy Gutter, we size your K-style system, match the material to your home and give you a free estimate before any work starts.
Send us a few details about your home, or call 504-208-2247, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Question not here?
Call us at 504-208-2247 and we will walk you through it.
Request a FREE QuoteWhat are K-style gutters?
K-style gutters are gutters with a flat back, a flat bottom and a decorative front that resembles crown molding. The flat back mounts flush to the fascia board, and the shape holds more water than a rounded gutter of the same width. Residential sizes are typically 5 inch or 6 inch.
Are K-style gutters better than half-round?
For capacity, yes. A K-style gutter carries more water than a half-round of the same width, which matters in heavy New Orleans rain. Half-round is the better choice when a traditional or historic look matters most, and it can be sized up to handle the flow. We'll recommend the right profile for your roof.
What size K-style gutter do I need?
Most homes need a 5 inch or 6 inch gutter. The right size depends on your roof area, its pitch and how hard the rain comes down in a storm. Larger or steeper roofs may need the 6 inch size or extra downspouts. We look at your roof during the free estimate and recommend a size.
Do K-style gutters clog more easily?
They can hold more debris than half-round gutters, because the inside angles of the profile catch leaves and grit. Under trees, check them more often and consider a leaf guard system to cut down on clogs. Cleaning at least twice a year, in spring and fall, keeps the trough flowing.
What materials do K-style gutters come in?
We install K-style gutters in aluminum, copper, vinyl and steel. Aluminum is lightweight and resists rust, copper develops a patina over time, vinyl is low maintenance and doesn't need painting, and steel stands up to harsh weather. We'll recommend the right one for your home during the free estimate.
Are K-style gutters allowed in New Orleans historic districts?
The HDLC Guidelines for Roofing list K-style and half-round gutters as options for buildings that have no gutters, subject to staff review. Any work in a local historic district needs a Certificate of Appropriateness before it starts, so check with the HDLC early. We can talk through profile and material choices with you.
Do K-style gutters need downspout extensions?
Yes, if the downspout would otherwise empty right beside the house. Water should discharge at least 4 feet from your foundation onto ground that slopes away. On flat New Orleans lots that often takes an extension, and we provide downspout extensions that direct the water away from your foundation.
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