| 5-inch K-style gutters (Seamless Aluminum .032) | $7 – $12 | Standard single-story roofs <5,520 sq ft | Best paired with 2×3 downspouts. Heavy .032 gauge resists ladder dents and oak branch impacts. |
| 6-inch K-style gutters (Seamless Aluminum .032) ★ | $9 – $16 | Large gables, two-story homes, steep valleys | Recommended for Katy: Drains 7,960 sq ft at 4 in/hr rain. Holds 2.0 gal/ft to handle sudden convective downpours. |
| Sectional gutters (Vinyl) | $4 – $8 | Detached utility sheds & temporary outbuildings | Not recommended: Intense Gulf heat and UV degrade caulked slip-joints, leaking onto subfascia. |
| Galvanized Steel Gutters | $9 – $18 | Heavy snow loads or commercial framing | Heavy on fascia boards; susceptible to joint corrosion in high Gulf Coast humidity. |
| Half-Round Gutters (Aluminum / Zinc) | $12 – $20 | Historical restoration & European architecture | Decorative rounded profile carries less water volume than K-style; requires HOA verification. |
| Architectural Solid Copper Gutters | $25 – $45 | Luxury custom estates & accent porticos | Lifetime 50+ year durability with natural patina; requires Architectural Review Committee (ARC) approval. |