TL;DR
Overflow capacity is the measure of how much rainfall intensity a gutter system can handle before water sheets over its edges, set by gutter size and shape, downspout count, and roof area served. Sizing tables match 5- or 6-inch K-style gutters and downspout square inches against the local 5-minute rainfall rates, with 6-inch systems carrying roughly 40 percent more.
What it means
Overflow capacity is the measure of how much rainfall intensity a gutter system can handle before water sheets over its edges, set by gutter size and shape, downspout count, and roof area served. Sizing tables match 5- or 6-inch K-style gutters and downspout square inches against the local 5-minute rainfall rates, with 6-inch systems carrying roughly 40 percent more. Chronic spillover at inside corners and long runs signals undersized capacity or too few outlets rather than simple clogging.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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