2015 3 7 4 layout.
Box gutter overflow outlet.
A wider overflow needs less depth of overflow hence the box gutter depth will also be reduced.
Internal and external corners stop ends t sections sumps overflows and weirs.
A range of gutter components and rainwater goods are available to complete the system which includes.
Square or round ppc aluminium downpipes.
Eaves and box gutters.
Box gutters are not as good as eaves gutters because the overflows go back into the property rather than external.
However a wider overflow may increase the length of the sump.
This effectively states that all box gutters must allow for 30mm of freeboard which is from the overflow point eg.
Overflow devices need to discharge to the atmosphere in such a way as to prevent damage to buildings and property.
Roofs may be constructed with or without gutters.
Step 1 drill rivet holes for the gutter splash guard drill 1 8 in.
Eaves gutters form the outer perimeter of the roof and their shape allows excess water in high rainfall events to safely overflow over the outside lip of the gutter.
There are two categories of gutters.
The box gutter depth and the sump length are influenced by the size of the overflow.
Overflow capacity 1 2l s per outlet.
Deviations from the gradient must be smooth and prevent towards the outlet without a proportional permanent ponding.
Holes through the splash guard and the gutter.
The hydraulic capacity of the overflow device must be no less than the design flow for the associated box gutter outlet.
The top of the outlet shall be located at least 25mm below the top of the fascia.
Rainhead overflow or specific box gutter overflow must be at least 30mm below the height of the back of the box gutter.
Internal outlet an internal outlet with minimum dimensions of 100mm x 50mm positioned lengthways in the gutter will overflow water internally from the gutter once it reaches a certain level.
Make sure to seal the drop outlet to the gutter with seam sealer.
All domestic box gutters must be a minimum of 200mm wide and 75mm deep.
Making the box gutter wider will also reduce the box gutter depth.
That is why it is important to have box gutter overflows and sufficient downpipe outlets to stop the water line approaching the top edge of the box gutter.
Square section pre coated steel downpipes.
Insert the drop outlet in the hole and fasten the new downspout with sheet metal screws.
One downspout one drop outlet three elbows and two wall clips will cost about 40 at a home center.
Sump with a side overflow device.
Box gutter gradients shall not be flatter than 1 200 for sole widths equal to or less than 600mm wide.