Gutters & Downspouts
Seamless 6-inch aluminum, copper, and half-round gutters with proper downspouts and splash blocks.
Materials
What we install vs. what corner-cutters use.
Gutter size
6" seamless aluminum or 5" half-round copper.
5" K-style undersized for Houston rainfall.
Why it matters: 5" gutters overflow in any real Houston rain.
Hangers
Hidden hangers with 3" screws every 24".
Spike-and-ferrule every 36".
Why it matters: Spikes work loose within a year or two.
Downspouts
3x4 with 6 ft splash extensions or below-grade tie-ins.
2x3 dumping at the foundation.
Why it matters: Water at the foundation = cracked slab and wet crawlspace.
Process
A predictable path — with real durations.
Measure & size
1 dayCalculate runoff, size gutters, order material.
Tear-off
1/2 dayRemove old gutters, inspect fascia for rot.
Install
1–2 daysHang new gutters, connect downspouts, install splash blocks.
Test
1/2 dayFlow-test with hose, adjust slopes.
Why us
Why homeowners pick Modern Builders for gutters & downspouts.
We measure runoff for your actual roof area and pitch — not just "replace what was there." Most homes we visit have gutters half the size they need. Hangers go every 24 inches (not 36) with 3" hex-head screws into rafter tails, not aluminum spikes that pull loose in a season. Downspouts terminate into splash blocks or below-grade PVC that daylights beyond your beds — never dumping water at the foundation.
FAQs
Answers before you ask.
Are gutter guards worth it?+
Yes if you have overhanging trees. We install micro-mesh (not plastic screen) that keeps out even pine needles.
Aluminum vs copper?+
Aluminum is 4–5x less durable and lasts 20+ years. Copper lasts 50+ and patinas beautifully but is a real investment.
Do you repair fascia during install?+
Yes — any rotted fascia is replaced before we hang new gutters. We call you before covering it.
Will you tie into an existing French drain?+
Yes — we can connect downspouts to below-grade PVC that runs to your existing drain system.
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