How To Know The Distance From The Gutters To The Facade?

At All About Gutters Inc, When we install rain gutters on the façade of any building, we not only have to take into account the type of gutters that we are going to put. But also variables such as the type of roof or the distance from the ducts to the facade. Since doing these previous approaches will guarantee the success of the installation and a long useful life with the least possible repairs. We are going to evaluate those aspects that help us determine the distance at which we must place the channels of the facade.

Important data to be able to calculate the distance from the ducts to the wall

After talking with our experts in the assembly of gutters, the first conclusion that we draw in clear is that we cannot give a fixed data regarding the distance at which we must place them. Since in order to know it, it is important to evaluate the following aspects:

• Type of construction
• Cover type
• Existence of cornices

Once the building in question has been examined, we will be able to know the relevant data for the installation. As well as setting a distance from the ducts to the facade. In any case, we must be aware that both the preliminary study and the placement itself must be done by experienced professionals in the sector.

How to install gutters in buildings without cornice

When we are faced with an installation in a construction whose roof ends flush with the facade, we must observe if there is still some blasting in the tiles or roof panels. Since this is the most common to prevent water from pouring directly onto the wall, even if it is only a few centimeters.

In these cases the reality is that we have two options when installing the supports in which we will place the gutters. Place them on the tiles or directly on the facade . In the first case, we must bear in mind that the duct should not go more than 5 centimeters below the overhang and that we must leave a distance of about two centimeters between the end of the roof and the edge of the duct. Since otherwise it is possible that part of the water falls outside.

Whereas if we place the support directly to the facade we have to be sure that the water is collected correctly. Since the normal thing is that it stays practically glued to the wall.

Distance in the placement of gutters in eaves of buildings

In buildings with cantilevers, the importance of the gutter type is also paramount . Since we must take into account its shape when installing. In these cases, the hooks are placed directly on the roof tiles or projections, since if they are placed on the façade, the water would not reach and they would have no use whatsoever.

It should be noted that there is no standard distance from the façade, as it will depend on the length of the eaves. But what is more or less established is the place with respect to the end of the cantilever. Since for the gutters to fulfill their function they should not be placed more than 5 centimeters below the end or more than 2 centimeters away from the termination.

Channel mounting on straight facades

If we do not have any type of eaves, overhangs or projections, there are no other options than to place the rain gutters directly attached to the facade . It is a common type of installation in buildings with roof terraces or in modern constructions. In this case, the most common is to make an installation that channels the rainwater directly to the gutters instead of letting it pour directly.

Although these assemblies need especially precise work to get the water collection system to work properly. Avoiding that the water can remain stagnant on the surface or that it is not channeled in an adequate way.