Differences Between Residential And Industrial Gutters

As experts in the sector of roof rainwater evacuation systems, we can assure you that this type of installation is essential in any construction. Whatever use you have. Although it is true that each type of building has different needs. The placement of some gutters in an apartment building is not the same as in a villa or in an industrial warehouse. We tell you the main differences when installing rain ducts depending on the type of building.

Type of installation

The first difference has to do with the type of assembly that is done. And it is that the needs of a large construction for industrial use are not the same as those of a house, mainly due to the characteristics of each construction. In the case of a warehouse, a correct installation of gutters must take into account the surface of the roof, generally much larger.

Thus, it is essential that a robust installation is carried out that is capable of handling large amounts of water coming from a large roof. On the other hand, in the case of industries that consume large amounts of water, it is possible to integrate the same rainwater into the production processes. Thanks to specific facilities for the collection and storage of water.

Duct materials

When we consider the placement of rain gutters in a house, the decision to opt for some materials or others generally has to do with aesthetic or economic issues. While in an industrial installation the most important factor is the resistance of the ducts over time. Trying that they are not only very resistant but also have the lowest possible maintenance.

Thus, while in residential buildings we can find copper or zinc conduits, the most common is to find continuous aluminum gutters in industrial ones. In any case, avoiding non-durable materials such as PVC.

Drain gutter capacity

Another aspect that changes considerably when we compare the gutters of a residential building with a warehouse or factory is their size and capacity. Normally, industrial buildings have roofs with much larger surfaces so they need larger gutters .

In this way, a single evacuation system is capable of managing large amounts of rainwater without suffering overflows. On the other hand, if we are also in an area with high rainfall, this is a factor that we must take into account.

In the market we can find gutters of different thicknesses that adapt to all circumstances. So the most advisable thing is to let a professional in the sector advise you when deciding the diameter of the ducts.