Attaching Gutters To A Slanted Steel Roof

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Attaching gutters to a slanted steel roof.

Proper installation of a gutter wedge. An 18 12 roof which is incredibly steep would rise 18 feet for every 12 feet of horizontal coverage. If you can t tell easily run some water over the surface and watch it drain off the roof. There are several things to consider when attaching gutters to metal roofing most experts agree that using metal strapping is a bad idea.

Measure the length that you want your gutters to be. Not only does the weight of the gutter on the strapping cause potential damage to the bottom edge of your metal roof but you also have the issue of different metal types rubbing together. For a 1 12 roof for every 1 foot it rises vertically it runs 12 feet horizontally. Gutters should be attached to the fascia and run the entire length of the roof ending with a downspout.

Tip the hooked end of the bracket under the front flange and press the remaining end over the back fo the gutter. A roof like that wouldn t slow water down very much as it drained and quick moving water can flow right over the top of some gutters. If there in rain water on the roof and the screw leaks it will leak into the gutter. Take a line level and mark the highest and lowest points with a pencil.

If a gutter run will measure longer than 40 feet 12 m the gutter should be positioned to pitch down from the middle aimed toward a downspout at each end. They are attached to the back of the gutter and are cut to the degree of the roof slope. Gutters installed on an angled fascia board should be installed as level as possible. This is done with the use of gutter wedges sometimes called gutter shims.

Not only does the weight of the gutter on the strapping cause potential damage to the bottom edge of your metal roof but you also have the issue of different metal types rubbing together. Put a temporarily screw through the roof in a low web and into the gutter s hem. Make sure that you maintain the integrity of the roof as you install your gutters. With all the necessary fittings attached to this length of gutter install a hanger bracket every 2 to 3 ft.

With help lift the gutter in place and secure the corner first screwing the bracket into the roof s fascia. The step to follow in how to install gutters is to hold it up to the roof. Instead a half round gutter attached to the wood rafter tails with gutter brackets is a good way to go. This is done to allow the installation of long gutter sections for long or wide buildings.

The first thing that you will need to do is decide which direction the carport slopes down.