Gutter Slope Architecture

Step 4 re align the gutters.

Gutter slope architecture.

Hire an experienced tradesperson who knows when to follow the lines of the building and when to let the gutter slope. If the interruption is more of a slowdown than a backup you will need to re align the area so that the gutter pitches downward toward the downspout. Select the roof fascia leading edge which will be the point that your gutter hosts to. This detail illustrates an alternate method of attaching copper gutters on sloped roofs.

It is important to fold the backside of the metal gutter up the fascia and under the upper roof material. The continuous copper apron strip is fastened to the gutter with a single lock seam and is nailed to the roof with copper nails 12 o c. Copper are alternately spaced with copper brackets at 30 o c. There are a few manageable options to re aligning the gutters.

A good guideline is that the pitch should cause a decrease somewhere between 1 to 2 inches over a 40 foot run. I certify that the roof gutter and downspout type size gage roof gutter slope and mounting method are as shown on the plans and specifications. To do this a ratio m which equals the depth divided by the width is initially assumed. If rafter ends or fascia boards are repaired or replaced the certification shall also include the rafter end and fascia board material size type and mounting method.

To create gutter down pipes in revit go to the systems tab pipe. Flat seam roofs used in low no slope areas or areas subject to flooding or standing water typically made from 20 x 28 sheets relative geometry is important fro expansion and contraction sheet use efficiency and wind load. Starting with the length of the gutter l follow a vertical line until the ratio m is reached. To create gutters in revit go to the architecture tab roof dropdown gutter.

Gutter slope and mounting method. Measure from the roof edge at both ends of the gutter if you want to be sure. If the gutter is out of shape or leaning you may simply be able to bend the gutter back into shape. Locate downspouts on less prominent faces of the structure.

3 diameter round 22 gauge downspouts to match gutter color fabricated in 10 lengths. If your gutters don t slope then you only need to adjust the hangers and lower them slightly where necessary to achieve the correct slope. Copper or stainless steel is recommended lock and seal all joints solder joints on slopes less than 3 12. You can use the blue arrows to flips the gutter orientation if necessary.

Table 10d is used to determine the required width and depth of a gutter. The gutter size must be capable of handling even fast moving water from a steep roof. Straps extending at least 6 onto the. Lay the gutters on a slight slope so that water can pour easily to a nearby downspout.