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Stratco Gutter Guide: Explore Our Range of Gutter Profiles

When it comes to completing a roofing project, gutters play an important role in both water management and the overall appearance of your home. The right gutter can complement your roofline, suit the architectural style of your property and help direct rainwater safely away from your home.

At Stratco, we offer a comprehensive range of gutter profiles designed for different applications, from traditional homes and heritage-style properties through to contemporary houses, patios, verandahs and commercial buildings.

With a wide selection of profiles, sizes and colours available, there is a Stratco gutter solution to suit almost any project.

Why Are Gutters Important?

Gutters do much more than provide a finished edge to your roof. They form an important part of your home's rainwater management system by collecting water from the roof and directing it towards downpipes and drainage points.

A properly designed gutter system can help manage rainfall and reduce the risk of water overflowing around your roofline. Stratco gutters are available in a range of profiles and capacities, with some profiles also available with pre-punched slots to help manage overflow.

But gutters aren't purely functional. Because they sit along the edge of your roof, the profile you choose can also have a noticeable impact on the appearance of your home.

So, which Stratco gutter is right for your project?

Edge Gutter

For contemporary homes and modern architectural designs, Edge Gutter offers a clean and streamlined appearance.

The Edge profile features simple, refined lines while providing a large water-carrying capacity. It is available in several sizes, including Edge 160, Edge 200 and larger profiles, making it suitable for projects where both appearance and water management are important considerations.

Ideal for:

  • Modern and contemporary homes
  • Architectural designs
  • Projects requiring higher water-carrying capacity
  • Clean, minimalist rooflines

OG Gutter

For a more traditional look, OG Gutter offers plenty of character.

OG stands for Old Gothic, and the profile features flowing lines that complement traditional architectural styles. However, its versatility means it can also be used on modern homes where a more classic gutter profile is desired.

OG Gutter is also available with slots to help manage excess water during heavy rainfall.

Ideal for:

  • Traditional homes
  • Heritage-style properties
  • Colonial designs
  • Modern homes wanting a classic aesthetic

Quad Gutter

One of the most versatile profiles in the range, Quad Gutter features a classic design that works across a variety of architectural styles.

Its traditional appearance makes it a popular choice for older-style homes, including colonial and cottage designs, while it is also widely used in new home construction. Quad Gutter is available in a choice of sizes and can be ordered with slots to assist with overflow management.

Ideal for:

  • New homes
  • Cottage and colonial-style homes
  • Renovations
  • Traditional and versatile designs

Smoothline® Gutter

Smoothline Gutter combines a rounded appearance with a practical flat back, giving it a similar appearance to Half Round Gutter when installed against fascia.

The flat back makes Smoothline easy to fix, while its internal bracket system provides an economical installation solution. It is also designed to be easy to paint and maintain.

Ideal for:

  • Homes with fascia
  • Modern and traditional designs
  • Projects where easy installation and maintenance are important

Half Round Gutter

With its smooth, curved profile, Half Round Gutter provides a clean and understated finish.

The rounded shape is largely self-cleaning and offers good water-carrying ability. Its appearance makes it particularly well suited to modern homes, while it is also commonly used on industrial and office buildings.

Ideal for:

  • Contemporary homes
  • Commercial buildings
  • Office buildings
  • Projects wanting a simple, rounded profile

VF Gutter

VF Gutter has been specifically designed with verandah and carport applications in mind.

It features a square front and a unique fold at the rear of the gutter, allowing it to be secured to the roof sheeting. It is also commonly used in industrial roofing applications.

Ideal for:

  • Verandahs
  • Carports
  • Patios
  • Industrial roofing applications

VFC Gutter

For a compact, contemporary profile, VFC Gutter provides a neat finish to modern roofing projects.

Its square front is designed to conceal the end of roof sheets, helping create a clean appearance along the roofline. VFC Gutter is also available with slots to allow excess water to overflow.

Ideal for:

  • Contemporary homes
  • Modern rooflines
  • Projects where the end of roof sheeting needs to be concealed

VT Gutter

VT Gutter features a smooth face and simple lines, making it a versatile choice across a range of home styles.

Designed to hide roof sheets or roof tiles from view, the profile can complement everything from colonial homes through to contemporary designs. It is available with slots to assist with overflow during heavy downpours.

Ideal for:

  • Colonial homes
  • Contemporary homes
  • Roofs where a concealed sheet or tile edge is preferred

Quarter Round Gutter

The Quarter Round Gutter combines an attractive profile with practical water management.

Its partially flat base allows it to be used with rebate fascia, while its shape is designed to efficiently direct water towards the back of the gutter. This can help reduce the build-up of silt and debris.

Ideal for:

  • Rebate fascia applications
  • Homes wanting a distinctive rounded profile
  • Projects where debris management is an important consideration

HK Gutter

Also known as Household K Gutter, the HK Gutter has a neat, smooth and modern appearance.

Lengths can be cut to suit project requirements, with options including Zinc/Al, galvanised and pre-coloured steel. HK Gutter can also be supplied with slots to help minimise overflow during heavy rainfall.

Ideal for:

  • Residential projects
  • Modern homes
  • Projects requiring a neat, simple profile

S Gutter

For homes with a traditional character, S Gutter provides a distinctive colonial-inspired appearance.

The profile features gentle curves and a 90mm-high front designed to conceal the roofline. It is particularly suited to period restorations and modern homes that want to incorporate traditional design elements.

Ideal for:

  • Heritage and period restorations
  • Colonial-style homes
  • Traditional-inspired new builds

Hi-Square Gutter

If you want to conceal the edge of your roof sheets or tiles, Hi-Square Gutter offers a tall, square-fronted profile.

Its 130mm-high front provides additional visual coverage of the roof edge, while its square design creates a neat finish. It is manufactured with a slotted face to assist in reducing water overflow into the building.

Ideal for:

  • Modern homes
  • Homes with roof sheets or tiles that need concealing
  • Projects requiring a clean, square profile

VFM Gutter

VFM Gutter features a 138mm square front, making it useful where you want to cover the end of roof sheets or roof tiles.

It has a clean profile and a suspension rib at the back for additional strength. VFM also offers good water-carrying capacity and is available with slots to help manage overflow.

Ideal for:

  • Homes requiring greater roof-edge coverage
  • Roof sheet and tile applications
  • Projects where water-carrying capacity is important

Commercial Half Round Gutter

For larger commercial projects, Stratco also offers Commercial Half Round Gutter.

It combines a smooth, modern appearance with high water capacity and is largely self-cleaning. The gutter is available in lengths of up to 6 metres and can be paired with powdercoated aluminium brackets to match the roofing finish.

Ideal for:

  • Commercial buildings
  • Large-scale projects
  • Modern architectural designs

OG Big One

For commercial applications where significant volumes of rainwater need to be managed, OG Big One provides a larger gutter solution.

Featuring the distinctive Old Gothic profile, OG Big One combines a stylish appearance with the ability to carry large amounts of water. It can be manufactured in long lengths of up to 7.5 metres, which can help reduce installation costs, and slots are available.

Ideal for:

  • Commercial buildings
  • Large roof areas
  • Projects requiring high water-carrying capacity

Choosing The Right Gutter For Your Home

With so many profiles available, choosing a gutter isn't simply about picking the style you like best. The appropriate gutter profile and size will depend on factors including your roof area, roof design, rainfall, fascia type, roof pitch and the way water will be discharged from the gutter system.

Some Stratco gutter profiles are available with slots to assist with overflow, while gutter capacities are calculated in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards. Product availability, profiles and sizes can also vary between states.

If you're unsure which gutter is best suited to your project, it's important to seek advice based on your individual roof and site requirements.

Complete Your Guttering System With Stratco

A gutter is just one part of an effective rainwater management system. Stratco also offers a comprehensive range of gutter brackets, internal and external corners, stop ends, mitres, downpipes and other rainwater accessories to help complete your project. Stratco can also provide custom-fitted mitres and stop ends for gutters.

From traditional homes to contemporary builds, patios, verandahs, sheds and commercial projects, Stratco has a wide range of gutter profiles to help you create a rainwater system that is both practical and visually suited to your building.

Explore the Stratco gutter range and find the right profile for your project. Call our team on 1300 165 165 or visit your local store to have a chat about the right gutter for you.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

The best gutter depends on your roof design, fascia, roof area, rainfall requirements and the look you want to achieve. Traditional profiles such as OG and Quad can suit classic and heritage-style homes, while Edge, Half Round and Hi-Square can complement more contemporary designs.

Quad Gutter is a popular and versatile profile used across a wide range of residential applications. Its classic appearance can complement both traditional and newer homes.

Yes. Stratco offers gutter profiles suitable for applications including patios, verandahs and carports. VF Gutter, for example, has been designed with verandah and carport applications in mind.

Yes. Selected Stratco gutter profiles are available with slots to help manage excess water during heavy rainfall. The availability of slotted options varies between profiles.

Yes. Stratco offers a range of gutter accessories, including brackets, corners, stop ends, mitres, downpipes and other rainwater goods to help complete your guttering system.

Yes. Stratco offers guttering designed for commercial applications, including Commercial Half Round Gutter and OG Big One, which are suitable for projects requiring greater water-carrying capacity.

Not necessarily. Gutter profiles, sizes, colours and availability can vary between states and locations. Check with your local Stratco store for the range available in your area.