How To Install Gutter On Sloped Roofs?

 

How To Install Gutter On Sloped Roofs?

The sloping roofs with one or two waters are the most common types of roofs in our country. This is because it is the most effective way to evacuate the water and avoid the accumulation of solid precipitation in the form of snow or ice during the colder months. However, despite being the most common alternative, the installation of gutters on sloped roofs must be done by following certain steps to ensure that it works correctly. Discover step by step how to mount rain gutters on these roofs.

1)    Calculate The Diameter Of The Gutters

The first thing that any professional should do is make a calculation to know the amount of water that the channels to be installed have to evacuate. In accordance with the technical building code, this is done taking into account the following parameters:

·         The total area of ​​the roof.

·         The slope of the roof.

·         The rainfall index of the area.

After making the corresponding formula, it is possible to determine not only the thickness of the ducts, but also the necessary downspouts.

2)    Design The Duct Installation

With the above data, it is time to plan the installation itself and make a preliminary design of what is going to be assembled. It is necessary to establish the number of downspouts and their placement, as well as the inclination that the gutters need so that the water flows correctly towards the outlet.

We must also take into account whether it will be necessary to place elbows to connect the horizontal with the vertical ducts, choose the type of support that suits the roof structure and the façade, or decide how to finish off the corners of the installation.

3)    Choose The Materials

While the above steps depend in most cases on decisions made by the installer himself, when it comes time to choose the duct materials, customers always have to provide their opinion. Generally, the variables that influence this decision have to do with the budget and the aesthetics of the rain collection system.

For this reason, from All About Gutters Inc we always offer aluminum gutters with an excellent quality-price ratio and a multitude of finishes. Although in any case, the professional should always advise on the best option for each type of construction.

4)    Assemble the rain gutters

Finally, it only remains to install all the elements of the rainwater collection system of the sloping roof. It is important to place all the elements carefully and to follow the necessary protection measures for workers at height. As well as making the pertinent checks before finalizing the installation.

Remember also that to keep the gutters of any sloped roof in good condition it is necessary to carry out periodic inspections at least once a year.

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