Metal Roof Valley Gutter

In a previous video we covered how to flash roof edges before shingling.

Metal roof valley gutter.

If leaks continue to occur from ice dams consider installing roof edge heating cables. The valley flashing laid over the joint where the two roofs meet should overlap the step flashing at least 2 in. In this video we ll flash the valley. Roof valleys are like gutters with a steep pitch but the stakes are higher for valleys than they are for gutters.

Let s take a look at the most common types of metal roofs for houses. To prevent it damaging the walls drenching persons standing below or entering the building and to direct the water to a suitable disposal site where. Not only does the weight of the gutter on the strapping cause potential damage to the bottom edge of your metal roof but you also have the issue of different metal types rubbing together. First clean the debris out of the valley including sawdust nails and whatever else is in there.

Special gutter used to carry off water from attached buildings or multi gabled buildings. He pointed out that the house is sinking on the left side of the photo and in order to pitch the gutters to the downspout at the corner the gutters have to drop off as they are. Roofing gutter guy said that the gutters can t be raised any further. Instead a half round gutter attached to the wood rafter tails with gutter brackets.

Drip edge metal valley flashing dormer chimney and kick out flashing shed water away from the connections between roofs walls chimneys and other building assemblies this collection of 18 articles animations and videos identifies the critical roof flashing areas illustrates durable roof flashing details and shows how to flash roofs. Whether you are looking to install a metal roof on a shed or a house it s important to know the difference in the various types of metal roofs available. This should cover the most leak prone areas. Standard valley gutter is 14 gauge pre galvanized 10 0 sections field welded in place.

It is necessary to prevent water dripping or flowing off roofs in an uncontrolled manner for several reasons. A rain gutter eavestrough eaves shoot or surface water collection channel is a component of a water discharge system for a building. He pointed out that the left side in the above picture is as high as it can go.