Unlike half round gutters that curve like a semi circle the k style gutters are flat on one side.
													
																	Difference between half round and k style gutters. 
									
	
		
	
																	K style gutters mimic the colonial style crown molding and fit well into modern homes. 
																	The majority of homes in the united states use the k style gutter instead of the half round type. 
																	Half round gutters are available in a single bead a double bead and a reverse bead style. 
																	Half round also called u shape gutters are typically considered a traditional shape as this was the. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	While k style gutters may be the right solution for the masses the half round gutter offers a distinctive appeal perfect for certain homes. 
																	However the benefits of half round gutters include. 
																	The brackets can be somewhat more expensive than those used for the k style gutters. 
																	Clean lines that mesh well with rounder roof shapes. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	However when properly installed on even modern homes half round gutters can provide a different sort of aesthetic appeal and according to some better function than their k style counterparts. 
																	Maintenance needs because of its better durability and larger flow capacity it s quite understandable that after installation k style gutters will require less attention from you than half round. 
																	These gutters are more complex to install than k style gutters because they require more brackets and do not fit flat along the edge of the roof. 
																	Most installers of seamless gutters know that a half round gutter s flow capacity is double a k style gutter of the same width. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Benefits of half round gutters.