Wood gutters were the standard on homes a century ago, before the advent of the machinery and equipment necessary to mass produce metal and plastic gutter at a much lower cost. The majority were carved from fir or cedar into a 4×5 or 4×6 profile. Some were simple “V-trough” profile resting on a wooden bracket. Others were more custom profiled and decorative such as the “Yankee Profile” – which was built into the roof and gave the appearance of molding from below. Wood gutters are still available for those who are purists at heart and for homeowners tackling renovations of historical homes.
Wood gutters typically range from $50-$75 per ft.