The right gutter size keeps water flowing in a downpour. Here’s how to know whether your home needs standard 5-inch or larger 6-inch gutters.
Book a Free ConsultationCall (601) 376-9942Undersized gutters overflow in heavy rain no matter how clean they are — and Mississippi gets plenty of heavy rain. The gutter (and downspout) size has to match how much water your roof sheds.
| 5-inch | 6-inch | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Standard for most homes | ~40%+ more water |
| Best for | Average roofs & rainfall | Large/steep roofs, heavy rain, lots of trees |
| Downspouts | 2×3 or 3×4 | Larger 3×4 |
Downspout size and count matter as much as the gutter. Too few or too small, and water backs up. We size the whole system — gutter, downspouts and placement — to your roof area, pitch and local rainfall.
Roof square footage, pitch, and the number of valleys funneling water all factor in. We’ll measure and recommend the right size so your gutters keep up in the worst storm. See our gutters page.
5-inch handles most homes; 6-inch moves significantly more water for large or steep roofs, heavy rain, or lots of trees. We size to your roof.
They may be undersized, or have too few/small downspouts, for how much water your roof sheds. Upsizing solves it.
It depends on gutter run length and roof area — too few causes backups. We calculate the right number and placement.
For large roofs and our heavy downpours, yes — 6-inch gutters and larger downspouts prevent the overflow that damages foundations.
Mississippi Pro serves Pearl and the Jackson metro. Visit our showroom at 1138 Weems Street, Pearl, or we'll bring samples to you. Free estimates.
Book a Free EstimateCall (601) 376-9942