How To Put Gutters On A Flat Roof

Install gutter photo by mary beth montgomery.

How to put gutters on a flat roof.

So the back of screen will not drop into the gutter. A flat roof drainage system can include gutters downspouts and scuppers openings. Gutters are often installed level for appearance. Put one nail at each end of that side of the shed an equal distance below the roof lip ideally about 3 5 cm or 1 2 inches if your fascia board is wide enough.

On the side of the roofline where you ll be installing the gutter tack two nails into the fascia board that runs below the lip of the roof. 3 select the best. Gutters can also be installed to work in tandem with a scupper system. Of course the best designed flat roof has the correct amount of pitch to drain the water off naturally.

Secure the rest of the hangers with 2 in galvanized nails or screws. After severe storms inspect both the roof and gutters to remove debris. A major maintenance issue shared between all types of roof drains is debris removal. In reality a flat roof isn t fully level and flat roofs built for gutters should direct water to one or more sides where the gutters are installed.

How to install gutters on a flat roof 1 ensure there is proper drainage. With help lift the gutter in place and secure the corner first screwing the bracket into the roof s fascia. Lay the gutter into the brackets that you ve lag screwed to the fascia. Rotate the gutter upward until its back edge slips into the hooks at the top of the back of the brackets as shown.

2 choose an appropriate design. There are roof coating products available if there isn t enough slant or slope to accomplish this. Through the screw mounting hole in each bracket drill a 3 16 inch diameter hole in the front edge of the. While it makese sense to slightly slope the gutter toward the downspout about 1 4 in.

My video shows install procedures for a flat roof and rain gutter application with the super clean gutter screen back leg bent up to attach. There are three types of drain systems commonly used on flat roofs. If a flat roof is well constructed rainwater will be able to drain quickly without. Ensure that leader pipes are well positioned to funnel water away from the foundation.

Each of these systems has its own pros and cons. Keep tree branches trimmed away from flat roofs and gutters to prevent damage from high winds.