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How Much Gutter Do You Need?

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Calculate linear feet of gutters, downspouts, and accessories for your roof.

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Gutter Sizing and Placement
Material Comparison

Dimensionierung

100-125er Rinne. 1 Fallrohr pro 10-12 m. Zink: 15-30 €/m (25-40 Jahre). Kunststoff: 5-15 €/m (15-20 Jahre).

Material

Zink: bester Kompromiss. Kupfer: 50+ Jahre Luxus. Kunststoff: Budget-Option.

⚡ CalcWolf Insight

Clogged gutters cause more foundation damage than any other single factor. Water overflowing near the foundation leads to basement leaks, soil erosion, and eventually foundation cracking. Clean gutters twice a year (spring and fall) or install gutter guards.

Frequently asked questions

Wie viel?▾

Traufseite messen. EFH typisch: 20-40 lfm.

Zink oder Kunststoff?▾

Zink: 25-40 Jahre. Kunststoff: 15-20, halb so teuer.

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