What is a Half Round Gutter?

1/2 Round Aluminum Gutter

Half round gutters are a good choice for some homes. Half round gutters look just like they sound: a round tube cut in half. But since this is the classic gutter style used for centuries in Europe and America, half-round (1/2 round) gutters are standard or proper etiquette for many prestige custom homes. Usually when you see a stunning copper gutter system, it will feature the classic half-round profile. Thus half-round rain gutters are primarily used in custom homes and, nationally, account for about 10 percent of the gutter market.

Yet half-round gutters are now such a prestige item that manufacturers have developed roll-forming machines to make half-round gutters out of aluminum. Thus the half-round style is migrating into the mid-range housing market as an “upgrade” item. With their classic simplicity, the half-round profile goes with virtually any style of home architecture. And in contrast to copper half-rounds that are installed with semicircular wraparound hangers, the aluminum variety is slightly altered so that installers can use the same standard hangers they use for ordinary K-style gutters.

As for the performance of half-round gutters, there is some debate. Some say that a rounded profile won’t hold as much water as the more squared-off K-style gutter. But others believe that, while a K-style gutter the water spreads to the outer edges of the squared-off trough, as a rounded profile directs water to the bottom point of the trough and thus improves flow.

1/2 Round Copper Gutter

Gutter Helmet of WNC in Asheville installs seamless gutters in all styles. We offer half round and k-style in 5” & 6” in a wide variety of color, plus copper gutters and imitation copper gutters. Visit us www.nevercleanyourgutters.com for more information or call 828-681-5555 for a free site visit and gutter estimate.

Gutter Helmet of WNC serves the Asheville area including Hendersonville, Black Mountain, Brevard, Waynesville, Weaverville, Arden, Fletcher, Flat Rock, Fairview, Cherokee, Maggie Valley, Highlands, Canton, Candler, Cashiers and the entire Western North Carolina region.

Installing Your Own Gutters: Pros & Cons

If you’re thinking of installing your own gutters, read one. Most full-service home improvement stores in the Asheville, Hendersonville, Flat Rock area, sell “do it yourself” gutter systems. If you’re comfortable with hand tools, assembling and installing gutters shouldn’t present any great challenge, but the job isn’t for everyone. It requires that you know how to safely work from ladders (good balance and staying within your reach) and are comfortable doing it. Be sure to rent scaffolding for second-floor gutter work because it’s much safer than using a ladder. If you’re not up the challenge, you can always call your WNC gutter installation experts at Gutter Helmet and get high quality, long lasting seamless aluminum gutters installed in no time. A trained technician can be reached at 828.681.5555.

Installing your own gutters can save you some money, but there are a few pitfalls to watch out for.  Be sure to inspect the fascia and soffit for signs of rotted wood, which will need to be replaced before you put up the gutters. Many houses have a trim board or crown molding nailed to the fascia just under the shingles. You’ll have to either remove this or add a continuous strip of wood under it to create a flat plane for the gutters.

You also want to be sure to install downspouts in unobstructed, inconspicuous area where water can be directed away from the house. And to prevent water from running behind your gutters, you’ll want to install metal gutter apron flashing under the shingles and over the back edge of the gutter.

Most homeowners would rather call a trained professional, who knows what to look for and can help you avoid the pitfalls associated with installing your own system. The friendly folks at Gutter Helmet offers  5” and 6” seamless gutters in a wide array of colors as well as 6.5″ round copper gutters.

Call today for a free, no hassle estimate on your gutter installation project throughout WNC. 828-681-5555 or visit www.nevercleanyourgutters.com. We install gutters throughout Asheville, Hendersonville, Flat Rock, Waynesville, Cashiers, Fletcher, Fairview and the greater WNC area.

Seamless Gutters in Designer Colors Add Style & Value to Your Home

Seamless aluminum gutters by Gutter Helmet of WNC come in many designer colors. Many factors play a role in the look, design and overall visual appeal of your home. Your roofline is one of the main visual elements in a home’s overall beauty. Rain gutters are functional first and foremost - they protect the sides of your home, doors and windows from water damage by channeling it away from your home’s exterior and keeping your cellar or basement dry. Seamless gutters color matched to your home’s exterior are a nice way to add a touch of style to your home.

Gutter Helmet®  of WNC offers a wide array of stylish and seamless aluminum rain gutters to blend into the natural architectural style of your home. Twenty designer colors plus solid copper gutters are available to match your roof shingle so that an installed system instantly adds to the beauty and value of your home. 5 & 6″, K-style and half round gutters are available in addition to copper gutters.

Call a gutter installation specialist at Gutter Helmet of WNC today to discuss our beautiful line of seamless aluminum gutter systems. We service Asheville, Hendersonville, Cashiers, Highlands, Waynesville, Weaverville, Black Mountain, and the surrounding areas.

Winter Ice Damage to Gutters in Asheville

Although our Asheville winter temperatures don’t dip that low, we know from experience that ice can sometimes be a problem. Gutters that fill with ice can present many problems for home owners - wet basements being the main one, heavy weighted down gutters tearing from the home is another.

So what can you do about ice in your gutters to prevent damage? 

• First check for clogged gutters or downspouts. Cleaning your gutters can prevent ice and snow from building up and encourage proper  drainage.
• Second, if you have an extension on your downspout that curves, remove it temporarily. These can fill with snow and ice and back up causing problems.
• Lastly, remove heavy snows from the roof (a foot or more) so that when it melts, the run off won’t overflow over iced gutters and run down the interior or exterior of your home.

For more helpful advice on proper winter gutter care, contact the gutter professionals at Gutter Helmet of WNC. Gutter Helmet can protect your gutters against leaves, snow and ice. We also offering cleaning, repair and installation of new seamless aluminum gutters.

For more information visit www.nevercleanyourgutters.com or call Gutter Helmet of WNC in Arden/Asheville at 828-681-5555.

Seamless Aluminum & Copper Gutters Since 1991

Seamless aluminum gutters are the most popular gutters sold today for new and existing homes. Gutter Helmet of WNC installs k-style and half round Spectra seamless aluminum gutters in more than thirty colors to match your roof and home’s siding.

We use only the highest quality standards and materials including hidden hangers, pop rivets and outlets available in customizable colors to match your gutters. We offer  5 and 6 inch seamless aluminum gutters, as well as six inch half round copper gutters. Our gutter installation service professionals have been serving the  WNC-Asheville area since 1991.

Gutter Helmet of WNC also offers affordable gutter cleaning and repair of existing gutter systems. Call now to speak with one of our friendly gutter service associates to schedule a free, no hassle estimate 828-681-5555.

Gutter Helmet has been serving the WNC areas of Asheville, Black Mountain, Cashiers, Highlands, Weaverville, Waynesville, Hendersonville, Fletcher, Brevard, Canton, Sylva, Flat Rock and surrounding cities for over 18 years.