Seamless Gutters

Most St. Louis homes have 5-inch K-style gutters — the most common residential size. But roof area, slope, and the local rainfall intensity during a 10-year storm event all determine whether 5-inch gutters are adequately sized. An undersized gutter system overflows during moderate rain events, dumping water against the foundation rather than moving it to the downspout and away from the house. Revolve calculates the drainage load before specifying gutter size — oversized gutters are not common, but undersized installs are.

Standard residential gutters are .027 aluminum — lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and available in 30+ powder-coat colors to match or complement the roofline and siding. For premium projects, we install copper gutters, which develop a distinctive verdigris patina over time and carry a lifespan measured in decades. Downspout sizing and spacing also matter: a correctly sized 3×4-inch downspout can handle significantly more volume than a 2×3, and placing downspouts no more than 40 feet apart prevents mid-run overflow.

St. Louis tree canopy is significant — silver maple, pin oak, and sweetgum are particularly prolific seed and debris producers. Clogged gutters are not just inconvenient; they create standing water that breeds mosquitoes, stresses fascia wood, and creates ice dam conditions at the eaves in winter. Gutter protection systems reduce cleaning frequency and extend the life of the gutter and fascia board.

Revolve installs mesh leaf-guard systems that allow water to flow through while blocking leaves, seeds, and shingle granules. We also install reverse-curve guards for applications where debris load is extremely heavy. We do not sell any system as maintenance-free — gutters with guards still benefit from annual inspection — but guards dramatically reduce the cleaning frequency and the risk of overflow damage from mid-season clogs.

Gutters attach to fascia boards — the horizontal trim at the roof edge. When fascia wood is rotted, painted over, or pulling away, a new gutter installation is only as good as the wood it is hung on. Revolve replaces damaged fascia before hanging new gutters as a standard practice, not an upsell. If the soffit panels behind the fascia are damaged or improperly vented, we address that at the same time.

Coordinating gutter, fascia, and soffit replacement in a single project keeps scaffolding costs down, ensures color and material coordination, and means the system gets inspected and sealed as a unit. A new gutter on rotted wood is a callback waiting to happen. We do not take that shortcut.