When deciding on your gutters and which company to purchase from, it is always helpful to be able to understand their unique language.
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The glossary of terms that follows provides some of the common terms associated with gutters that you may encounter when reviewing companies and products.
- 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 matierial and hold up the horizontal section of the gutter
- Inside mitre box
- A corner piece of the horizontal section that is deflected in.
- Leader
- A pipe that carries rainwater from the gutters to the ground, sewers, or wells.
- Outside mitre box
- A corner piece of the horizontal section that is deflected out.
- 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
- Strap
- Flat hangers that are nailed into the house to hold the downspouts in place.
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