Half Round gutters- you will often see half rounds on homes with slate roofs. Half round gutters are easier for cleaning. While some choose this type of gutter for style, the idea behind their openness is that wind should be able to blow out debris. The cost when in need of replacement is roughly double that of standard K-style gutter. We were called out to this particular home as they had suffered damage due to snow and ice pushing on the gutters last winter. Some of the aged brackets bent and broke off as well as some of the gutter bent beyond repair. You can see in the before and after pictures where we replaced gutter in some sections.
The half round bracket comes in two pieces when installing new. At times, you may only need to make an adjustment and a 5/16 inch ratchet will be required.
While there to fix the gutters, a few downspouts needed to be attached more securely. The customer requested that we cut and place elbows in three locations as he had purchased rain barrels.
All set and ready for the next rainfall!