Gutter System Terminology

The vertical pipe that runs down the length of your house carrying rainwater from the gutter to the ground or a drain drop outlet.

Gutter system terminology.

Commercial gutters are 6 wide measured from the top of the gutter from front to back and downspouts are rectangular measuring 3 x4. Learn the definitions of all the most common gutter terminology in our gutter glossary. That s everything to know about gutter parts and terms. Empower yourself with the knowledge you need to understand gutter cleaning installation and repair.

A fitting used in a downpipe to change direction of the downpipe by about 45 degrees. A hole formed by pieces of the gutter that the water from the gutters travels through to wash travel through the downspout and away from your home. The trough or pipe system that catches and directs water coming off the roof. The strip of material used to hold the gutter in place.

A miter is the fastener that connects two gutter sections on a corner. A side cover piece extended over a roof cover and over flashed with a hanging flashing. Refers to the size of gutters downspouts used for larger structures. The elbow on a gutter system is the piece that connects to the end of the downspout so water can efficiently drain away.