The Brothers That Just Do Gutters · San Ramon
Gutter Styles in the Tri-Valley & East Bay
K-style, half-round and specialty profiles matched to the architecture of your Tri-Valley home.
- Licensed & Insured
- Seamless Gutters Formed On-Site
- Serving the Tri-Valley
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Gutter Styles in the Tri-Valley & East Bay, CA: The Brothers That Just Do Gutters San Ramon forms K-style and half-round seamless gutters on-site, in the profile and material that fits the home, from mid-century and Craftsman to Spanish Revival and modern. Call (925) 905-9555 or book online.
What are K-Style and Half-Round Gutters and What is the Difference?
K-style and half-round are two different styles of gutters you can have installed on your home. Half-round gutters are often used for specialty gutters, simply because they are more aesthetically pleasing. Both styles are available in all materials, but because of the price difference in aluminum styles, the half-round is considered a specialty gutter style.
Many clients do not realize that there are options available when selecting the proper gutter system or solution for their home. Both are available in both 5” and 6″ and both can be used as a radius gutter. A Radius gutter can be formed around an area of your home that resembles a semi-circle.
*Half-Round Seamless only available in some locations. Ask your Solutionist
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Types of Gutters
A K-Style gutter is what is most commonly used on residential and commercial homes. The “K” refers to the shape of the front of the gutter. This design has proven to be effective for handling large amounts of water without overflowing and also the “K” style gives the gutter added strength.
Available in 5 inch and 6 inch
Types of Leaders
A leader is more commonly known as a down spout. The down spout or leader is what is connected to the gutter and brings the water from the gutter to the ground. Leaders are available in different sizes depending on the needs of the home.
2×3″ is the dimension of the most commonly used leader on residential homes. 2×3″ is the standard size installed with 5″ gutters. 3×4″ is most commonly installed with 6″ gutters. A 6″ gutter usually is taking on more water and will need a bigger leader to handle the extra flow.
Available in 2”x3” and 3”x4”
The corrugated design provides added strength and a certain aesthetic that many people like. Corrugated leaders are an excellent accent when having copper gutters installed.
There are no real advantages of round leaders over rectangular leaders as far as handling water and debris.
Available in 3” & 4”
The smooth round leaders look beautiful but lack the strength of the corrugated leader. They are by no means weak, but if something hits it, the leader will dent more easily than a corrugated leader. Round smooth leaders are not available in aluminum, only copper.
There are no real advantages of round leaders over rectangular leaders as far as handling water and debris.
Available in 3” & 4”
Types of Hangers
A hanger is the piece that holds the gutter together and secures it to the house. The way it works is it grabs the front lip of the gutter and snaps to the back of the gutter. Most hangers installed today by professionals you will find below. All the listed hangers use a threaded screw to secure the gutter to the house.
This is the hanger that WSG uses and is the best hanger on the market. It comes with a screw already started into the hanger. The shaft that the screw goes through provides added strength to the screw. The slight arch on the bottom of the hanger also gives added strength. The threaded screw is driven on an angle through the back of the gutter and into the fascia.
Available in 5” & 6”
The hidden hanger is often used instead of the superior Quick Screw hanger because of its lower cost. Although it costs less, it shortens the life span of your gutters significantly.
Available in 5” & 6”
This hanger is corrugated on the inside to provide added strength. It is definitely better than the regular hidden hanger but again not as strong as the Quick Screw hanger.
Available in 5” & 6”
If your gutters are more than 10 years old it is possible that they were installed using the nail and ferrule system. A nail is driven thorough the front of the gutter, through the ferrule shaft and through the back of the gutter and then into the fascia. This was the standard way of hanging gutters 20 years ago, but technology has improved and the hidden hangers have now become the industry standard. The problem with this system is that the nails start falling out after a few years. The reason this happens is because the wood expands and contracts, working the nails out and eventually the gutter falls off.
Available in 5” & 6”
When installing Half-Round gutters the #10 combo shown is the hanger of choice. The back end of the hanger is secured to the fascia and the gutter is laid into the circle shape. The spring clip then hooks to the front end of the hanger, over the front lip of the gutter, and holds the gutter securely into place.
Other Materials
The gutter wedge is used to make up the difference behind a gutter when the fascia is slanted or there is a molding behind the gutter. This works on 5″ & 6″ gutters.
When a house has an area where two gutters meet at a corner, a miter is used to make a smooth transition between both gutters. When our crews install a corner, we seal in three places. The first place we seal is on the manufacturers seam which is right in the middle. The second is on the inside of the corner where the gutters will overlap into it. And the third is on top where the gutters meet. Basically meaning no leaks.
Some houses may have a bay window or a bonus room which will have an octagonal shape on the outside of the house requiring the gutter to make a 45• angle. In these situations the bay miter is used to connect the gutters at the corners.
A roof strap is a thin piece of metal that on one end hooks into the gutter hanger and the other end has holes for a screw to secure the gutter and strap into the roof. Roof straps are often used when there is no fascia.
Conductor heads are often used to add extra style to a house or building and installed at the top of a leader. Often these are used when installing copper gutters and leaders. The other function is not cosmetic but rather when a lot of water is going into one down spout, a conductor head can hold the excess water as the rest goes down the leader pipe. Conductor heads are available in aluminum & copper, 5″ & 6″.
End caps are used to cap off the open end of a gutter so that water does not flow out of the end. The end caps are crimped and sealed with silicon to ensure no leaking.
Most houses have an overhang between the gutter/fascia and the siding. To get the leader from the gutter to the siding an elbow is used. Elbows are also installed at the bottom of all leaders so the water does not go directly into the foundation.
Services
More Ways We Help East Bay Homeowners
Related services from the same local crews.
Aluminum, copper and bonderized gutters formed on-site to the exact length of your roofline. No factory seams, matched to your trim.
Learn more Gutter CleaningGutters and downspouts cleared by hand, flushed and tested. No leaf blowers pushing debris onto your patio.
Learn more Gutter RepairLeaking seams, sagging runs, loose hangers and fascia damage, repaired the same visit when possible.
Learn more BroGuard Gutter GuardsStainless micro-mesh that stops oak leaves, pine needles and grit while heavy rain flows through. Non-combustible.
Learn more Maintenance ProgramScheduled cleanings before and after storm season so your system is ready when the rain arrives.
Learn more Exterior SolutionsFascia board, underground drainage and under-deck systems that move water where it belongs.
Learn moreHow it works
From first call to clean rooflines
- 1Call or book online
Tell us what is going on with your East Bay gutters. Same local team answers.
- 2On-site walkthrough
A Solutionist checks the roofline, downspouts and drainage and gives you a written estimate.
- 3The work gets done
Seamless runs formed in your driveway, cleaning and repairs finished the same visit when possible.
- 4Walkthrough and clean-up
We flush-test the system, show you the results and leave the property cleaner than we found it.
Why the Brothers
Why East Bay Homeowners Call the Brothers
Our truck carries the machine. Each run is extruded on-site to the exact length of your roofline, so there are no factory seams to split in the first heat wave.
The Awadalla family lives and works here. When you call (925) 905-9555 you reach the local team that works in San Ramon every week.
Aluminum, bonderized steel and copper gutters with stainless mesh guards. Nothing plastic on your roofline for homes near open space.
Pre-season cleanings, downspout flushing and repairs scheduled before the first big system, so your gutters are not the weak link in January.
Year-round
Your East Bay gutter calendar
What we are doing on East Bay rooflines each season, so your system is ready before the weather asks it to work.
- Fall · Oct to NovPre-storm cleaning and repairs
Troughs and downspouts cleared and flush-tested, loose hangers and leaking seams fixed before the first big system.
- Winter · Dec to MarStorm season response
Overflow and clog calls prioritized ahead of forecast storms, plus emergency repair when a run pulls loose.
- Spring · Apr to MayPost-bloom clean-out and guards
Oak tassels, sycamore and bay laurel drop cleared, and BroGuard installed so the trough stays clear all summer.
- Summer · Jun to SepInstall season and hardening
Best window for new seamless runs, metal upgrades and non-combustible guards before fire season peaks.
The Work
Real Crews. Real East Bay Homes.
Reviews
What the Tri-Valley Homeowners Say
“Exceptional customer service, professionalism, knowledge of the work needed to be done on our gutters and very fair pricing. We had our gutters cleaned (2 story home) and One Guard installed on first floor gutters today. The crew cleaned up nicely. We are so happy with the completed work and highly recommend!”
Posted on Google“I had leaking gutters that needed sealing. The Brothers sent out a person to do a quote. The person was well knowledged about gutters. I was already thinking of putting in gutter guards and they proposed a guard that would work with my current gutters… The two installers were friendly and explained everything clearly.”
Posted on Google“Crew called prior to arriving. They asked what my needs were and followed through. Their work was excellent and they left a clean job site. They were polite and efficient. Job well done.”
Posted on Google“Brothers That Just Do Gutters was a great service to work with. They were on time, communicated well and the finished product looks really nice!”
Posted on Google“Team installed the gutter filters in half the predicted time. The quality was superb! We would recommend Brothers for your gutter needs!”
Posted on Google“Great bid price, did the work when they said they would, showed up exactly on time. Work was done to perfection.”
Posted on GoogleGutter Styles Questions, Answered
The most common modern profile, with a flat back and a decorative front that looks like crown molding. It carries more water for its size than half-round.
Historic homes, traditional and European styles, and anywhere you want copper to be a visible design element.
Often yes. Bring photos to the estimate or let a Solutionist look at it in person.
Half-round and specialty profiles cost more than standard K-style, mostly in material and hangers.
Service area
Also serving these San Ramon area communities
Every community on this list is inside our service area and gets the same local crews, on-site seamless gutters and free written estimates. Cities with an arrow have their own local page. For anywhere else on the list, call (925) 905-9555 or request a free quote and a Solutionist will come out.
Also serving- Dublin
- Alamo
- Pleasanton
- Blackhawk
- Livermore
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The Brothers That Just Do Gutters · San Ramon · (925) 905-9555 · Serving Livermore, CA and the Tri-Valley
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