Box Gutter Construction Detail

This detail illustrates an alternate method of attaching copper gutters on sloped roofs.

Box gutter construction detail.

In my last article i discussed the emergence of the issue of provision for overflow in external eaves gutters or more specifically the lack of provision for overflow. The k style gutter is an adaptation from a design based on the classical orders of design. Dec 2 2019 explore sophia imran s board box gutter on pinterest. In this detail a one piece copper gutter lining and apron is used in conjunction with a standing seam roof.

Installing box gutters to achieve compliance with relevant regulations. Strap hung gutter on sloping roof. A continuous lock strip is soldered to the apron at least 4 below its upper edge. Copper braces of 32 oz.

Gutters on these style buildings were meant to be hidden. 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. This has become a big issue in the past few months particularly in victoria and is going to be a new section in the upcoming. Architects draftpersons builders and other practitioners responsible for designing a box gutter should work closely with the roof plumbers that will install the box gutter to ensure that the overall design and installation will be compliant with relevant regulations.

Peter coll provides a timely update regarding the provision for overflow and box gutter compliance. Straps extending at least 6 onto the. In many cases however a built in or box gutter may be what your house originally had and what it should have now. The upper edge of the gutter apron extends at least 6 onto the roof and is folded over and held by cleats at 12 o c.