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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There is no reason in the world to use 6"

6" is what they use on large apartment buildings.

I'm a builder.  Have built 2 houses for myself and used 5" both times.  Don't waste your money. [/quote]

I wouldn't listen to this "builder." Most are notorious for cheaping out on stuff. We've upgraded both of our homes to 6" gutters and 3x4 downspouts and the difference is very apparent at a minimal price difference (a few hundred bucks for a whole house). Do yourself a favor and get the 6" gutters. The big kicker isn't just the gutter size, but the downspout size. I think 5" gutters use a 2"x3" downspout. 3"x4" flow a LOT more which helps a few things. #1- Flush leaves out of the gutters/downspouts (don't need to have them cleaned very often and don't use those stupid gutter guards). #2- Catch all the water during storms.

Oh ya, apartment buildings can use even larger gutters. There are 8"+ gutters, you can google it yourself OP. [/quote]4

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We also upgraded to a 6 inch and the difference is amazing.  Our garage doors and sidings were ruined because our narrow gutters would spill copious amounts of water. We were the house that had icicles around the gutters in winter.  We had to make major repairs to our exterior and when it came time to change the gutters we went with the largest one.  It has kept the sidings, trim, doors, window sills nice and dry for us. [/quote]

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