When To Place A Semicircular Gutter In Your Home?

When To Place A Semicircular Gutter In Your Home

The pipes for collecting rainwater on roofs have traditionally been made with a rounded shape. Initially, it was simply due to the ease of manufacturing these compared to other designs, since there were not many means. However, today the choice of one or the other design is based on other aspects. We tell you when it is more advisable to choose semicircular gutters for installation in any construction.

In areas with a lot of rainfall

If the home in which you are going to mount the ducts is in one of the areas of Spain with the highest rainfall index, the professional gutter installer may recommend rounded rain gutters.

The reason is not so much to do with the capacity of the pipes as with the ease with which the water flows in case a large amount of water falls in a short time. In addition, this shape tends to suffer fewer obstructions than rectangular ones as it does not have edges on which dirt accumulates.

If it is a house in which you are going to do little maintenance

Of all the gutter types, semi-circular gutters require the least maintenance. This does not mean that they do not have to be inspected and cleaned at least once a year, but it is true that they usually get less dirty and tend to have fewer jams. For this reason, if the installation is to be done in a second residence that is visited a few times a year, for example, it will always be better to put round channels.

For long-term installations

Since the gutter systems with a circular shape require less maintenance, they are more resistant, if a revision plan with cleaning is carried out periodically, it is usual that they last a lifetime as they say. Although you also have to take into account the material, if you want them to hold perfectly for a long time, a very good option is semi-circular aluminum gutters.

If you want a classic style

The facades of rustic houses, town or with a traditional aesthetic, usually have round design gutters. It is true that it is also possible to put it in a rectangular without problem, but let us say that aesthetically the circular ones tend to be better due to a matter of customs.

Generally, square ducts with straight lines provide a touch of modernity, while round ducts give a more traditional look to the facade.

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