Gutter - a system for collecting water from the roof and diverting it away from the building. When choosing all the elements of this design, you need to focus on their diameter, because the quality of the system depends on it.
Properly installed drains reduce the likelihood of moisture entering basements and attics, as well as the appearance of dampness in homes. After all, a well-assembled and fixed water drainage system helps prevent roof leaks. In addition, the gutter system adorns the facade of the building, which is why it should be combined with it in color, shape and design.
Gutter design
This design protects the walls, blind area and foundation from the destructive effect of precipitation. It consists of the main parts (pipes, gutters, funnels) and auxiliary:
- Plugs.They are attached to the sides of the gutters so that the liquid does not flow out.
- Gutter corners. They connect 2 horizontal parts of the trays, most often used on 4-pitched roofs.
- Arms. Gutters are installed on these fasteners. They are available in various types, suitable for any roofing structures.
- Garbage mesh trap. It is a mesh grate that is placed in the gutters, so that debris does not enter the drainage system.
- Protective grids. Installed V funnel, host water. She delays garbage And He Not hits V pipe riser.
- knees. These details are used, When need to conduct pipes By wall.
- Drain pipe. It is attached at the end of the pipes and is designed to direct water into a container installed near the foundation.
- Collar. A product by means of which the entire structure is attached to the walls.
All of the above parts are made of galvanized steel coil coated with a polymer composition, copper, aluminum and PVC.
Installation of a drainage system
The material and design features of the drainage system determine the method of its fastening. There are two ways to carry out drains:
- Horizontal. The design is assembled on the site, and then installed on the facade of the house and fixed with brackets.
- Vertical. In this case, the parts of the drain are connected on the building in the following order: brackets, gutters, funnels, metal meshes, couplings, corners of the gutters, plugs, elbows, pipes, clamps and drains.
However, first you need to correctly select the slope of the gutter and the installation step of the brackets.
How to choose a drainage system
The gutter is selected according to the diameter of the pipes and gutters.In fact, it looks like this: if the roof area is less than 70 square meters, then gutters with a diameter of 90 mm and pipes of 75 mm will do. When the roof footage is 130 square meters, then the diameter of the parts increases to 130 and 100 mm, respectively. On the roofs of a larger area, a drain of 200 and 120 millimeters is installed.
However, in some cases, it is necessary to take into account the number of risers located on the slope. For the accuracy of calculations, it is necessary to take into account the area of \u200b\u200bthe slope, its length and width. The number of structural parts can also be different, their size depends on all the parameters of the slope.
The drainage system plays an important role in maintaining the quality of the materials from which the house is built. It prevents moisture from entering the walls, foundation and blind area, due to which an optimal microclimate is maintained in the cottage. To properly install the drainage system, you need to follow all the recommendations of the manufacturer and entrust this matter to professionals. For example, in the Alta-Profil company, these works are performed by specialists who have been trained and received the appropriate certificates.
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