Modern Concrete Roof Gutter Design

Gutters generally are made from metal such as steel zinc aluminum or copper but can also be of pvc ceramic or wood.

Modern concrete roof gutter design.

The modern iron gutter was developed by joseph bazalgette in 1849 as part of a greater sewer system for the city of london. Flat roofs became popular amongst early 1900s modernist architects because they removed the often complicated pitched roofs of traditional construction and. They were initially used during the second world war as other materials such as metal were sparsely available. Label roof or roof segments and calculate.

Custom fabricated 5 x 5 22 gauge box gutter profile with a hem line at the top. This system kept moisture away from houses directed sewage away from the river and greatly increased the health of the local population. They used modern materials such as steel glass and concrete to rationalise their buildings and searched for design ideas that represented this rationale through the form of the building. The design of concrete finlock guttering is flawed.

Later rain gutters were made of wood and lined with lead. Choose the 10 year frequency 5 minute rainfall see chart 1. Concrete itself is heavy and water permeable. With a crush and dent proof design this gutter can withstand extreme temperatures from 40 to 150 degrees fahrenheit.

Downspouts carry the runoff to the ground or to a collection tank. The gutter installs easily and does not require sealants or caulking but hooks are required for installation not included. Design guide md 1 roof gutter d esign method nrcs engineering maryland october 2004 page 4 roof gutter design instructions 1. It boasts excellent thermal mass which reduces energy spent on heating and cooling takes less energy to produce compared to other materials and boasts low co2 emissions.

Yes the house is located in costa mesa california we don t get much rain some years but when it does rain we can get a lot. A roof gutter is a u shaped trough installed so as to collect rainwater as it runs off the lower edge of a sloping roof. Featuring a brown color and traditional k style design this gutter will complement your home. A robust building material concrete can withstand extreme weather conditions and requires little maintenance as a non porous substance.

Record this on line 1 of worksheet 1. The seamless angle faced gutters are a standard 5 inch gutter made from a 12 inch coil stock the same capacity as a traditional k style gutter the color chosen was a low gloss black. The gutter is fabricated in 10 sections laced together riveted and sealed. See more ideas about gutters architecture details roof detail.

Concrete guttering was never designed or used because of any advantage they are for many people a nightmare aspect of their home. How long do gutters last. Gutter clips are used at 2 0 oc.