Fitting Guttering To A Flat Roof

My name is daniel and i have been working in the roofing and guttering industry for over 16 years.

Fitting guttering to a flat roof.

Having fitted the gutter brackets it is time to fit the guttering. Leave enough overhang to collect water from teh edge of the roof. Take the first length and clip it into the running outlet then into the facia board brackets. Measure the roof and decide on where the downspouts will go place each piece of your guttering together with overlaps of about 2 inches and drill six evenly spaced holes where these overlaps form.

Out of the three flat roof materials we use it is the most cost effective solution. Once the capping boards have been fitted you can reinstall the guttering and don t forget to add new eaves felt to protect roof eaves from rotting. How to fit guttering to a shed. The advice on this page compliments my page about gutter repairs and also my tips on roof moss removal prevents gutter blockages.

Join the next length of gutter to the first with a union bracket. If a flat roof is well constructed rainwater will be able to drain quickly without it forming ponds that lead to a build up of water. 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. If desired fitting new guttering at the same time as fitting fascia capping boards is one way to minimise the fascia soffit and guttering replacement cost.

But if your roof has a slight slope it will need gutters to ensure proper drainage. Here are three steps to take before gutters should be installed on a flat roof 1 ensure there is proper drainage. Below you will find the most common methods and styles of flat roofs. Super simple application of gutter trim for around the edges of a flat roof installation help to create a perfect seal and enhance the whole project.

If you want a hassle free gutter installation i suggest you follow the tips on this page and also read my advice on gutter leaf guards and meshes that can prevent. Tack two nails into the fascia board that runs below the lip of the roof. It s easier to start by clipping in the back first.