[NEW] Things to Know About Gutter Structure | Hai Lam

What is a gutter and its structure? Notes to have a good gutter? All your questions will be answered by Hai Lam in this article!

Gutter structure

Gutters are an indispensable component in any project. It is designed to contain and direct rainwater to help prevent water from seeping from the roof affecting the walls of the building. Gutters are usually placed at the lower edge of the roof to catch water and prevent it from entering the house. Installing a gutter system is the most effective solution to help protect buildings during the rainy season. Besides, a good gutter system also brings harmony and sophistication to your project.

To have a good gutter system, you first need to understand the structure of the gutter.

1. Gutter components
The current popular gutter structure will include the following components:

• Gutter bottom: This is the part that directly receives rainwater from the roof. Therefore, the gutter bed has a minimum water depth of 200mm and a minimum width of 200mm.
• Gutter brackets: These are highly sturdy support bars, one end is attached to the purlin, the rest is bent according to the structure of the gutter, helping to support and ensure the durability of the gutter.
• Drainage pipes: These are pipes of suitable size for gutters, receiving water from the roof and flowing into the environment.
• Water collection funnel: Is the connecting part between the gutter and the drainage pipe, which has the effect of directing water to the drainage pipe, avoiding overflowing water and causing dampness on the wall.
• Garbage screen: Helps keep trash away to avoid clogging and water stagnation in the drain pipe.

2. Below are some Hai Lam gutter structures for your reference
Gutter structure 1:

Gutter structure 2:

Gutter structure 3:

Popular types of gutters today

Currently, there are 4 popular types of gutters on the market: corrugated iron gutters, stainless steel gutters, composite gutters, and alloy gutters.

1. Corrugated iron gutters
Corrugated iron gutters are a type of water gutter manufactured from corrugated iron materials (cliplock corrugated iron; seamlock corrugated iron, etc.) with many different sizes. Corrugated iron gutters help drain rainwater to the ground from the roof gently and safely, thereby reducing roof pressure significantly.

• Durable
• Stainless
• Light, easy to fix
• There are many colors to choose from
• Reasonable price
• Easily shaped to suit the overall design of the project
• Easy to fix when gutters leak

2. Stainless steel gutters

With the outstanding feature of being more durable than plastic, steel, and corrugated iron gutters. Stainless steel gutters are resistant to corrosion when exposed to chemicals and have very good rust resistance. One of its advantages is that it is not affected by factors such as sun, rain, wind and storms. In addition, during construction, it is easy to laminate and bend according to each location of the project.

3. Composite gutters

Made from polyester resin combined with fiberglass reinforcement and special additives, making this type of gutter highly durable, resistant to corrosion, mold-free, and rust-free. Besides, composite plastic gutters are lightweight so they are very convenient to install and very easy to clean.

4. Alloy gutters

Alloy gutters are often lighter in weight than other types of gutters. Therefore, it can be easily transported and assembled, besides being resistant to harsh weather conditions, it is very convenient and is used quite commonly.

Notes to have a good gutter system

In addition to knowing the structure of the gutter as well as choosing the appropriate material, you also need to pay attention to the following characteristics to get the best gutter system for your project.

• Accurately calculate the roof area so that the gutter design can collect the appropriate amount of rainwater.
• The slope is compatible with each type of gutter structure, ensuring fast drainage
• Gutters have a structure that ensures impermeability, especially at the joints
• Have appropriate trash screens to prevent trash from filling up the drain pipe

Hopefully the above information will help you clearly understand the structure of gutters as well as gain experience in using it to have an effective gutter system. Hai Lam Co., Ltd. is the sole distributor of Roofing Sheets, Soundproof Partitions, Heat Insulation, 3-layer Corrugated Iron, and Roofing Sheets in the Central region. Hai Lam has 25 years of experience providing materials for construction projects, and is a distributor of more than 350 large and small agents in the Central and Central Highlands regions. Committed to only selling genuine products, with warranty, and reputable anti-counterfeit stamps.

 

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