Gutter Terminology
When
deciding on a contractor to do work on your home it is always helpful to
be able to understand their unique language. The glossary of terms that
follows provides some of the common terms associated with gutters that
you may encounter when reviewing companies and products.
GUTTER TERMINOLOGY
Drainage- A
system of gutters and drainpipes that carry water away from the
foundation of a house.
Drop Outlet-
Formed
piece that serves as the hole from which the water travels from the
horizontal section of the gutter to the downspout.
Elbow- Pre-finished
angled piece for directing water flow.
End Cap- Flat
formed piece that is placed at the end of a gutter section.
Fascia- A
flat board that runs horizontally along the eaves of a roof, typically
capping the ends of the roof rafters to give the roof edge a more
finished look and provide a base for attaching gutters.
Gutters- Horizontal
channels installed at the edge of a roof to carry rainwater or melted
snow away from the house.
Hanger- Flat
strap that is installed under the roofing material and hold up the
horizontal section of the gutter
Fascia
gutter hangers- Flat
hangers that are nailed into the house to hold the downspouts in place.
Gutter roof straps- Aluminum bands that are used to fasten gutters to
roof edge by hanging them off of the roof when the fascia board is not
flat or non-existent.
Inside box
miter- A
corner piece of the horizontal section that is deflected in.
Outside
box miter- A
corner piece of the horizontal section that is deflected out.
Leader- A
pipe that carries rainwater from the gutters to the ground, sewers, or
wells.
Pitch- The
angle at which a horizontal section of gutter is tilted in order to
force water to flow toward a downspout.
Run- Length
of a horizontal section of gutter.
Splashblock- Plastic
or concrete surface put under a downspout to direct water away from the
house
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