​There are a variety of factors that can help determine if your home could benefit from six inch gutters. First, the size of your roof matters, because a larger roof could benefit from larger gutters. But, the homeowner should also consider the pitch of their roof. Obviously, a steeper pitch makes the stormwater move faster, and that would require oversized gutters. If the home has a metal roof, the homeowner may benefit from six inch gutters. Metal roofs also make stormwater move faster than asphalt shingles. The oversized gutters handle the faster moving water way better than standard sized gutters. Many of today’s newer homes are built with more complex roof lines. And, because of this, it is not uncommon to come across roofs with areas large enough to collect water, which can cause a flood of water to be shed all at once. Oversized six inch gutters are better at handling this flow of water than standard sized gutters. There are other times when the six inch gutters are the best choice. If the gutter is over forty feet long, and only accommodates one downspout, the smartest option is the six inch gutter. If the home has upper gutters that are designed to drain into lower gutters, it is recommended that the gutter be upgraded to oversized six inch gutters. That way, the gutters can handle the increased volume of flowing water.