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Gutter slope?
I'm installing aluminum gutters. Did a Google and found two home repair
sites. One says the slope should be 1/4 inch per 10 ft and another says 1/2 inch per 10 ft. Anyone know the correct recommended slope? Bob |
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Robertm wrote:
I'm installing aluminum gutters. Did a Google and found two home repair sites. One says the slope should be 1/4 inch per 10 ft and another says 1/2 inch per 10 ft. Anyone know the correct recommended slope? Bob Mine are about 1/4" to 10'. I believe that to be the standard. |
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"G Henslee" wrote in message ... Mine are about 1/4" to 10'. I believe that to be the standard. Thank you, 1/4 inch it shall be. Bob |
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"G Henslee" wrote in message ... Robertm wrote: I'm installing aluminum gutters. Did a Google and found two home repair sites. One says the slope should be 1/4 inch per 10 ft and another says 1/2 inch per 10 ft. Anyone know the correct recommended slope? Bob Mine are about 1/4" to 10'. I believe that to be the standard. What about the "elbow" that connects the gutter to the downspout? The elbow prevents my motion detector light from coming on, and I am concerned about someone having an accident because it gets very dark in that area. The man who does a lot of work for me sugested lowering the bend so the infra-red light could aim above it. Is there a "standard" for these elbows, and would his idea work as well during major storms? MaryL |
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On Sun, 02 Oct 2005 13:17:59 -0500, MaryL wrote:
"G Henslee" wrote in message ... Robertm wrote: I'm installing aluminum gutters. Did a Google and found two home repair sites. One says the slope should be 1/4 inch per 10 ft and another says 1/2 inch per 10 ft. Anyone know the correct recommended slope? Bob Mine are about 1/4" to 10'. I believe that to be the standard. What about the "elbow" that connects the gutter to the downspout? The elbow prevents my motion detector light from coming on, and I am concerned about someone having an accident because it gets very dark in that area. The man who does a lot of work for me sugested lowering the bend so the infra-red light could aim above it. Is there a "standard" for these elbows, and would his idea work as well during major storms? Leave the angle the same )as the elbows suggest) and put a small piece of downspout from the gutter to the leader. Pop-rivet it together on the sides and add additional support if necessary. -- Keith |
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