Gutter hangers are what keeps gutters attached to your roof and off the floor! Having quality hangers will ensure that your gutters are stable and not prone to dropping or breaking from the elements.
Hangers are available for the different shapes of gutters that are made including k-style, half round, hidden hangers, ornamental hangers and more. Different sizes are available to match your gutters too. Most of them are not one-size-fits-all type of hangers. Depending on the weight and strength of your gutters you may require hangers made of tougher material to hold up your gutters. Typically, hangers are put up every 1.5 to 2 feet along the roof.
Types of gutter hangers:
Standard K-style hanger – These are made in many materials – stainless steel will be the strongest. It simply clips to one end of the gutters and screws into the fascia on the other.
Hidden hangers – If you don’t want to see your hangers, hidden ones will be the way to go. It helps show off your gutters more too. These hangers clip to one side and gets screwed into the fascia board on the other.
T-strap – These are used in instances where there is no board to mount the gutter. This strap hanger locks into the gutter at one end and gets nailed to the roof to hold up your gutters.
Wrap-around – Similar to the T-strap, except it goes entirely around the gutter, giving more support. It does look a bit clunky though.
Ornamental hangers are made with some designs if you aren’t into the purely functional, plain style hangers. These can be a very nice touch to good looking gutters. You can find fancy finishes in brass, copper, and patina.