Different types of roof gutters

Roof gutters available in many varieties that range from architectural specific designs and other mirror array appearances.

Here are some common types of roof gutters in Singapore:

K-Style Gutters:

It is also one of the most frequent types used in contemporary constructions of private houses and apartments.
Their name comes from the particular shape of the poet, which resembles the letter ‘k’.
Has a flat back and bottom part of the box and a more design front part resembling crown molding.
Appears to have a capacity to store or transport a lesser or greater amount of water depending on their type.

Ref: What is a K-style gutter?

Boxed Gutters:

Incorporated in the roof design and cannot easily be seen.
Predominantly used in commercial structures or some of the early homes built in the twentieth century.
There are known to cope with big volumes of water at a particular period of time, but must be well fitted in a building or home to prevent possible leakage. Ref: What is boxed gutters ?

Fascia Gutters:

Screwed to the fascia board which is the board that borders the lower edges of the roof.
Built and installed perfectly with no joints, and adjusted to fit the roof’s dimensions on the premises.
Seamlessly perfect for areas that experience a lot of rainfall or a high amount of humidity.

Half-Round Gutters:

Shaped like a half-circle.
Mainly installed on old buildings especially the traditional ones, and more so in the classy new constructed mansions.
Beautiful and smooth that can be cleaned effortlessly; their ability to transport water is slightly less when compared with K-style gutters.

European Gutters:

Usually of zinc or copper construction Even if condensation forms along the outside of the building where the insulation ends, the outer will reflect heat back to the inner and prevent the condensation from dripping down the wall into the insulation or onto the outer garment being worn by the occupant of the building.
They should be half round in shape, with a bead running around the outer edge of the component.
Laminates are famous for its quality of being highly tangible as well as artistic in terms of looks.

Seamless Gutters:

Constructed in one piece of the material, which is Aluminum, Copper, or Steel.
Made in sizes that would be applicable to the house being constructed.
There are less joints and seams in such a roof so there is less space for water to seep in.

Sectional Gutters:

Consisting of separately prepared body parts that are assembled at the site of application.
Can be of different facilities such as aluminum, vinyl or steel.
Greater number of joints and seams is higher in this case due to more chance of leakage but it is easy to install as well as repair.

Vinyl Gutters:

Flexible and comes in compact designs for easy fixing.
Not sensitive to rust and corrosion.
Can crack particularly in harsh weather conditions more so as compared to metal types of gutters.

Steel Gutters:

Very strong and durable.
It can be galvanized or painted to avoid getting rust.
Sturdier than the aluminum or vinyl, it needs more bracing.
Aluminum Gutters:

Copper Gutters:

Highly durable and long-lasting.
Gradually the surface of the item acquires a coating which gives it a very attractive and art like look.
Pricier than most other materials but they give a special, traditional feel to the furniture.

These are light in weight and do not easily get stained by rust.
It can also be painted to the color of the house exterior.

Most preferred kind of fencing material as it offers a perfect ratio between the price of the material and its sturdiness, as well as the time it takes to install it.
All the types of gutters have their benefits and are recommended for different types of houses and various climatic conditions. When picking the type of the gutter it is quite crucial to take into consideration factors like the weather conditions that are common in your region, the design of your house, and your specific financial capability.