Leaking gutters and downspouts can cause serious damage to a building s interior as well as exterior and repairs can be expensive.
Drawing of normal resicental gutter.
If gutters don t slope water gathers in them.
Maintenance durability and longevity are important factors to consider when designing gutters and.
The traditional k style gutter profile adds a functional yet decorative touch to your roofline.
Comes in various colors and can be painted.
Choose the 10 year frequency 5 minute rainfall see chart 1.
Gutter sections are made from these 10 ft.
Unique louver design allows leaves and debris to blow or wash away.
The gutter outlet capacity should suit the downspout capacity.
The self cleaning system eliminates clogged over flowing eavestroughs and downspouts.
If gutters slope too severely they don t hold water and water could splash over the sides in heavy rain.
The gutter slope also called the pitch is the amount the gutter tilts down to let rainwater flow out of it.
The downspout size must suit the bottom width of the gutter.
Design guide md 1 roof gutter d esign method nrcs engineering maryland october 2004 page 4 roof gutter design instructions 1.
For animal waste management use the 25 year frequency 5 minute rainfall.
The proven and practical eavestrough system for rainwater dispersal.
Label roof or roof segments and calculate.
Most of the standard items have all the dimensions given.
Won t rust 032 or 027 gauge thickness recommended for long lasting duty in regions with snow.
Gutter sections are made from 28 gauge galvalume steel.
Lightweight and easy to install for diyers.
Find a place to put the downspouts and mark their location with an o on the design.
Record this on line 1 of worksheet 1.
The design of gutter and downspout assemblies is an area of building design which demands special attention.
This gutter section will match all standard 4 in.
Residential gutters are made from various metals including.
The most common location for the downspouts is the corners of the house since it is easier to move the water away from the house there.
The amount of collected water increases until it spills over the sides of the gutter.
But houses with big steep roofs or those located in climates prone to heavy downpours may need wider gutters and extra downspouts to keep rainwater from overflowing.
Design of roof drainage systems roof drainage the roof is one of the most essential parts of a building as it protects occupants contents and interior of the structure from the elements.
Five inch k style gutters or 6 inch half rounds the most common residential sizes are able to handle the rainfall on most houses in most parts of the country.
Architectural cad drawings with construction details and specifications are available for virtually all of the gutter supplies roof accessories vents and copper work that rutland stocks or fabricates.
K style gutter systems so it is ideal for repairs replacement or as an addition to existing systems.
You will need to have a downspout for every 20 feet of gutter and turns in the gutter add 1 foot to the total.
Most widely used material.
