A local professional gutter installer will be more familiar with what works best for Maine’s specific conditions than a national franchise would be. The installer can calculate the right size based on your roof’s measurements, pitch, design and structure.
Rain Away knows what holds up well through our winters and what causes problems. We adjust your installation plan according to local weather and factors like:
- A steep roof pitch (common in snowy areas since they shed snow better)
- Large unbroken roof sections
- Limited roof overhang
- Areas of your roof where multiple sections drain to one spot
Why larger makes sense in Maine
Maine gets significant rainfall – around 40-45 inches annually, plus we have heavy spring runoff when snow melts. Coastal areas can also get intense nor’easters that dump rain quickly. Summer thunderstorms bring heavy downpours. We calculate the best rain gutter capacity to prevent overflow during these heavy precipitation events.
The winter consideration
While gutter size doesn’t prevent ice dams, larger gutters do give you more room if you decide to install heat cables, and they’re generally sturdier for handling the weight of ice and snow that can accumulate.
