Box Gutter Framing

The finished install is impeccable.

Box gutter framing.

The 5 box gutters enhance the architectural style of my house. A box gutter is actually built into the bottom of the roof or into the roof overhang. Box gutters are essentially placed between parallel surfaces as in a valley between parallel roofs or at the junction of a roof and a parapet wall. Provision is made in the design of the gutter to have a rain flow to the outlet with a maximum slope of 1 200 and a minimum of 1 400.

The box is built by an experienced carpenter into the roof overhang or into the bottom of the roof then lined with the sheet metal. My wife is happy with the completed job too fred c. The foundation of most box gutters is wood that is then covered with thin sheet metal such as tin copper lead stainless steel or some other metal that will not readily corrode. Unlike other gutters they are part of the roof structure.

They did an excellent job. Box gutters are also known as parallel gutters trough gutters or built in gutter systems. If you require any further instruc. Most box gutters consist of wood framing covered by a thin sheet metal lining made out of galvanized steel stainless steel copper or another metal that will not easily corrode.

A visual guide from softwoods timberyards showing you the steps to install an internal box gutter on a gable roof pergola. The installers kept the property neat while working. The sheet metal creates a trough for the rain water to flow into the downspout. They are most commonly found in older historical homes or buildings.