For most mid century homes you have a lot more options than the a 19th century queen anne victorian.
Gutters for old houses.
Gutters need to be pitched to drain effectively with the high side farthest away from the downspout.
Vinyl gutters are heavy and cannot be painted but offer the advantage of being resistant to rusting fading or corroding.
Sectional gutters and peripherals corners downspouts gutter guards etc can be found on the shelf at home improvement stores.
This screen gets wedged against the fascia and fastened to the outside lip of the gutter with stainless metal screws.
Wood rain gutters made of cedar redwood and fir are still available however and are most often used in renovations of older historic houses where staying true to the original building materials takes precedence over longevity.
K style gutters 1950s present.
They fit well and look the best on traditional older brick homes.
Half round gutters catch water efficiently but need help draining water away from your home.
To the fascia the boards that cover rafter ends or to the roof.
K style gutters are the most popular type of gutter used nowadays and if you buy a home it will.
Slide under the shingles.
Drop in screen cost 66 per foot available at home centers.
Half round gutters feature a semicircular trough with a cuved lip.
Frost king plastic gutter guard cost 10 per foot available at home centers.
They work best with round downspouts.
How gutters are attached depends on the type of gutter.
Cradles trough from underneath so it s open and easy to clean.
Fascia hung gutters are sturdier and more secure but if the fascia is nonexistent or covered with crown molding roof mounting may be your only choice.
Professional installers typically aim for a pitch of in.
Available in vinyl and metal galvanized steel or aluminum.
Gutters attach to the eaves two ways.
What types of gutters work with a historic house is largely dependent on the age of the home.
Drop in and screw down.
K style gutters must be painted to match the trim color of the house not the roof and the downspouts the house color it rests against.
If the trim is white the white gutter that you buy will most likely be a grayer brighter white so it should still be painted so it blends in seamlessly.
An important item on your spring maintenance checklist should be.
So for each style i ll give you a sense of when it was popular so you can best pair it with your old house.
K style gutters for houses built after 1950.
Gutters are a critical component of a home s drainage system and like many exterior features they re subject to wear and damage.
Half round gutters rest in brackets screwed to the fascia.
