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Use this gutter job materials checklist before you load the truck. A missing end cap or a short box of screws can stop a crew for hours, so list every part before the job starts.
A complete gutter job needs gutters or coil, hangers, end caps, outlets, downspouts, elbows, downspout straps, screws, sealant and, if the customer wants them, gutter guards. Measure every run and count corners and downspouts before you order.
| Item | What to count |
|---|---|
| Gutters or coil | Total length of every run, plus extra for waste |
| Hangers | One every 24 to 36 inches, closer in heavy snow areas |
| End caps | Two per run (left and right) |
| Outlets | One per downspout |
| Downspouts | Height from gutter to ground for each downspout |
| Elbows | Usually two or three per downspout |
| Straps | Two or more per downspout |
| Screws and sealant | Enough for every joint, end cap and outlet |
| Gutter guards | Total gutter length, if included |
Measure each roof edge that needs a gutter, note inside and outside corners, and mark where each downspout will go. Order a little extra coil or gutter length for cuts and mistakes.
Hanger spacing depends on climate and gutter size. In the Chicago area, many contractors place hangers every 24 inches to handle snow and ice.
Each downspout needs an outlet, elbows, straps and enough downspout length to reach the ground and turn away from the foundation.
Screws and sealant, connectors and gutter guards are easy to forget and hard to find on short notice.
Send the whole checklist to Gutter Supply Chicago in one quote request. We reply the same day and deliver to job sites across our service area. No minimum order.
For roofing and drainage best practices, see the National Roofing Contractors Association.
Typically every 24 to 36 inches. In areas with heavy snow, such as Chicago, many contractors use 24 inches or closer.
Most downspouts need two or three elbows: one or two at the top to reach the wall and one at the bottom to turn water away from the house.
Add a small margin to the measured length to cover cuts, corners and mistakes.
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