The Brothers That Just Do Gutters · Tacoma
Gutter Styles in Tacoma & the South Sound
K-style, half-round and specialty profiles matched to the architecture of your South Sound home.
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- Seamless Gutters Formed On-Site
- Serving the South Sound
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters
Tacoma
- Licensed Washington contractor, License #BRTHRBT745J1
- Seamless gutters formed on-site
- Serving the South Sound
- Free, no-pressure written estimates
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Gutter Styles in Tacoma & the South Sound, WA: The Brothers That Just Do Gutters Tacoma 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 (253) 777-1572 or book online.
Gutter styles and hardware in Tacoma
K-style, half-round and the hardware that keeps a gutter straight through a wet winter
The profile is what you see from the street. The hangers, downspouts and corners decide whether the gutter is still straight and tight years from now.
K-style is the everyday workhorse. The name comes from the shape of its front, which adds stiffness and lets the trough move a lot of water, and it sits comfortably on everything from mid-century homes to new builds. Half-round is the decorative choice: a rounder profile that suits Craftsman and older homes, especially in copper. We form both seamless on-site, in 5 and 6 inch.
What we spend more time talking about on older South Sound homes is the hardware. A gutter is only as good as what holds it to the fascia, and wood that swells through the wet season and dries out over the summer works loose anything that isn’t screwed in. That’s why the first thing we check on a sagging run is how it was hung.
Gutter hangers, from strongest to weakest
| Hanger | How it holds | Our take |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Screw hidden hanger | A pre-started threaded screw runs through a reinforced shaft and angles through the back of the gutter into the fascia | The strongest hidden hanger, with an arched bottom for extra stiffness |
| Heavy-duty hidden hanger | Corrugated inside for strength, screwed into the fascia | Better than a basic hidden hanger, not as strong as Quick Screw |
| Basic hidden hanger | Grabs the front lip, snaps to the back, screwed into the fascia | Costs less up front but shortens the life of the gutter |
| Nail and ferrule | A nail through the front, a sleeve, then into the fascia | The old standard. Nails back out as the wood swells and dries, and the gutter sags |
| Half-round hanger | A bracket screwed to the fascia, with a spring clip over the front lip | The right hanger for half-round gutters |
Downspouts and the parts most people never notice
- 2×3 inch rectangular downspouts, the standard with 5 inch gutters.
- 3×4 inch rectangular downspouts, for the heavier flow off 6 inch gutters.
- Round corrugated downspouts, 3 or 4 inch, stronger and a natural match for copper.
- Round smooth downspouts, 3 or 4 inch, copper only and a little easier to dent.
- Elbows at the top to reach the wall, and at the bottom to turn water away from the foundation.
- Conductor heads, for style and to hold a surge when a lot of water heads to one downspout.
What goes into a properly finished run
- Wedges where needed.When the fascia is slanted or molding sits behind the gutter, a wedge sets it straight.
- Corners sealed three ways.At the factory seam, on the inside where the gutters overlap, and on top where they meet.
- Bay miters at 45 degrees.Bay windows and bonus rooms with angled walls get their own corner pieces.
- Roof straps where there’s no fascia.The strap hooks the hanger and screws into the roof to carry the gutter.
- End caps crimped and sealed.So the open end of a run never drips.
- Radius runs on curves.K-style or half-round formed to follow a rounded wall.
Choosing a style for your house
Start with the architecture, then the material. Half-round in copper suits an older home; K-style in colored aluminum or galvalume suits most everything else. Our specialty materials overview compares the metals, and copper gutters covers the classic pairing in depth. If your current gutters are pulling away from the house, our gutter repair crew can often rehang them on screws, and when they’re past saving, seamless gutters formed on-site are the long-term fix. We work on homes across the Proctor District, North End, University Place, Puyallup and the rest of the South Sound.
Have a Solutionist look at your profile and hardware. Call (253) 777-1572
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More Ways We Help South Sound Homeowners
Related services from the same local crews.
Aluminum and specialty gutters formed on-site to the exact length of your roofline. No factory seams, sized for South Sound rainfall.
Learn more Gutter CleaningFir and cedar needles, big-leaf maple seed and moss cleared by hand, downspouts flushed and tested.
Learn more Gutter RepairLeaking seams, sagging runs, loose hangers and rotted fascia, repaired the same visit when possible.
Learn more BroGuard Gutter GuardsFine metal mesh built for fir and cedar country. Stops needles and moss debris while 37 to 40 inches of rain a year flows through.
Learn more Maintenance ProgramScheduled cleanings before the needle drop and again after the wet season so your system never gets a season off.
Learn more Exterior SolutionsFascia board, underground drainage and under-deck systems that move water away from your foundation.
Learn moreHow it works
From first call to clean rooflines
- 1Call or book online
Tell us what is going on with your South Sound 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 South Sound Homeowners Call the Brothers
Jamie and Zeke Edwards live here. When you call (253) 777-1572 you reach the local team that works in Tacoma every week.
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 leak in the wet season.
BroGuard fine metal mesh stops fir and cedar needles, maple seed and moss debris while heavy rain flows through. Nothing plastic on your roofline.
Cleanings before the needle drop, downspout flushing and repairs scheduled before the first atmospheric river, so your gutters are not the weak link in November.
Year-round
Your South Sound gutter calendar
What we are doing on South Sound rooflines each season, so your system is ready before the weather asks it to work.
- Fall · Sep to NovPre-rain cleaning
Fir and cedar needles, maple seed and moss cleared and downspouts flushed before the wet season starts.
- Winter · Nov to MarAtmospheric river response
Overflow, clog and moss calls prioritized ahead of forecast systems, plus emergency repair on loose runs.
- Spring · Apr to MaySpring clean-out and guards
Big-leaf maple seed and blossom cleared, and BroGuard fine mesh installed to stop the needle drop.
- Summer · Jun to AugInstall season
The dry window for new seamless runs, fascia repair and downspout upgrades before the rain returns.
The Work
Real Crews. Real South Sound Homes.
Reviews
What the South Sound Homeowners Say
“I had a great experience with The Brothers That Just Do Gutters on my Tacoma home. The crew were professional, communicative, and did outstanding work. The new gutters and gutter guards look great, everything was installed with attention to detail, and they left the job site spotless. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality work and great service.”
Posted on Google“I had the Brothers Gutters put new gutters on my 26×108 ft building. They not only gave me the best price but their customer service was outstanding. They were on time with the appointment and finished in 2 hours. I would highly recommend them when doing your gutter repair or primary install.”
Posted on Google“At the start, Zeke was willing to work with my schedule, and they were prompt and on time. They worked with me, giving me options on the locations and directions of the downspouts, explaining the pros and cons of each option. Their pricing was very competitive… I highly recommend their services, even if it is not the lowest price. You won’t regret it.”
Posted on GoogleGutter Styles Questions, Answered
K-style is the most common profile on homes and commercial buildings, and its shape handles large amounts of water and adds strength. Half-round is chosen more for looks, often on historic homes or with copper. Both are available in 5 and 6 inch, so the choice usually comes down to your home’s architecture.
Yes. The Tacoma team forms both K-style and half-round seamless gutters on-site, in the profile and material that fits the home. That covers everything from mid-century and Craftsman houses to modern builds around the South Sound.
A radius gutter is formed to follow a curved part of your home, such as a section of roofline shaped like a semicircle. Both K-style and half-round can be used as radius gutters. It is specialty work that most gutter companies do not offer.
Because of the price difference in aluminum. Half-round costs more than standard K-style, so it is treated as a specialty style even though it comes in all materials. Many homeowners choose it anyway because it is more decorative.
Older gutters were often hung with nails and ferrules or spikes, which work loose from the roofline over time and leave the gutter hanging or sagging. Today’s hidden hangers use a threaded screw driven through the back of the gutter into the fascia, which holds far better through a wet winter.
Yes. Half-round gutters, especially in copper with round downspouts, are a natural fit for historic and high-end homes. A Solutionist will look at the architecture and help you choose a profile that looks right and still carries the rain. Call (253) 777-1572 to set up a visit.
Service area
Tacoma communities we serve
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 (253) 777-1572 or request a free quote and a Solutionist will come out.
- Auburn
- Bonney Lake
- Browns Point
- Burien
- Des Moines
- Eastside
- Edgewood
- Federal Way
- Fife
- Fircrest
- Kent
- Lake Tapps
- Lakeland Hills
- Lea Hill
- Midland
- Milton
- Normandy Park
- North End
- Northeast Tacoma
- Pacific
- Puyallup
- Ruston
- South Hill
- South Tacoma
- Stadium District
- Sumner
- Tacoma
- University Place
- West End
- Fircrest
- Sumner
- Fife
- Milton
- Edgewood
- Burien
- Normandy Park
- Pacific
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The Brothers That Just Do Gutters · Tacoma · (253) 777-1572 · Serving Tacoma, WA and the South Sound
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