Built In Gutter System

However because they blend in with the architecture of your home they are often neglected and forgotten about.

Built in gutter system.

Also known as built in gutters this system can be both extremely functional and aesthetically pleasing. A continuous lock strip is soldered to the apron at least 4 below its upper edge. In this detail a one piece copper gutter lining and apron is used in conjunction with a standing seam roof. They are undetectable from ground level as opposed to more common external gutter systems that hang from the roof with metal straps or are affixed to the fascia board.

Built in gutter systems are constructed into the roof itself. Rather than attaching an external gutter to the outside of the fascia a built in gutter design uses the board to frame in a trough to collect rainwater at the roof edge. 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. These systems are integrated into the design of the roofing structure.

I always try to encourage preserving original elements even though it might be easier to eliminate the old method for something new and inexpensive. Built in gutter gutters. Built in gutters the unseen roof drainage system was specifically chosen to be installed when the home was built thus is part of the original historic character. Perhaps the rarest form of gutters on homes and commercial building structures are built in gutter systems.

Built in gutters hidden gutter repair and installation.