Why Gutter Sizing Is a Foundation Question in Tarrant County

North Texas clay swells when wet and shrinks when dry. Water dumped at the slab speeds that movement up, and movement is what cracks foundations.

A two-inch storm in forty minutes overwhelms standard 5 inch gutters on large roof planes. Six inch gutters and oversized downspouts carry the water far enough away.

If you see water sheeting over the gutter edge or pooling against the house, it is time for a look.