Left vs Right Gutter End Caps How to Order Without Mistakes

Left vs Right Gutter End Caps How to Order Without Mistakes

Ordering the correct end cap is a small detail that can save real time on the job. Most mistakes come from mixing 5 inch and 6 inch sizes, reversing left and right, or selecting a color without accounting for lead time.

This guide provides a consistent method your team can use to order accurately every time.

To order end caps without mistakes:

  1. Confirm gutter size (5 inch or 6 inch)
  2. Confirm left vs right using one shop rule
  3. Confirm color early, because price and shipping time depend on color selection

Product: https://hallettguttercover.com/products/end-caps
Collection: https://hallettguttercover.com/collections/end-caps

Step 1: Confirm the gutter size

Before ordering, confirm whether the run is 5 inch or 6 inch. Do not assume based on appearance, especially on mixed jobs or replacement work.

Step 2: Use one rule for left vs right

Choose a single rule for your crew and office so everyone calls orientation the same way.

Recommended rule: Stand at the end of the run and look down the gutter in the direction water will travel toward the outlet/downspout.

  • If the cap goes on the left end from that viewpoint, order Left
  • If the cap goes on the right end from that viewpoint, order Right

Using one consistent viewpoint prevents confusion and reorders.

Step 3: Confirm color early

End caps are offered in multiple colors. Price and shipping time depend on the color selection. Basic offerings are quick to ship, while specialty colors require additional shipping time.

If the project requires a specialty color match, plan for that lead time before finalizing the install schedule.

Office ordering checklist

Before placing the order:

  • Gutter size confirmed (5 inch or 6 inch)
  • Orientation confirmed (Left or Right) using the shop rule
  • Color confirmed
  • If specialty color, communicate longer lead time up front

FAQ

How do we avoid mixing up left and right?
Use one viewpoint every time: stand at the end of the run and look toward the outlet direction.

Does color selection affect shipping time?
Yes. Basic offerings are quick to ship. Specialty colors require additional shipping time.

Should we stock end caps?
If your business installs common colors weekly, stocking those can reduce delays. Specialty colors are typically ordered per job.

What is the fastest way to confirm size on a replacement?
Measure the gutter profile on site. Size assumptions are a common source of ordering errors.

Materials checklist

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