Gutters On Roof Without Overhang

Here phil explains how much overhang a roof should have at the gutter.

Gutters on roof without overhang.

Do you have edge metal. There is a thing called wicking that if on a low enough slope will run up the underside of roofing and possible go up enough to get behind facia so usually wi. Many roofers claim that having a gutter will ruin the facial boards of your roof. These boards are one by six inches and support the roof s overhang.

Perhaps you decide that the cons of not having one are too dire to bear. A ground gutter can help protect the house foundation and siding from rainwater without being too conspicuous. Improperly installed gutters may splash these boards during rainstorms causing them to rot. Mine for instance with a hip roof a fair overhang and good yard drainage.

However you re not wanting to go through the hassle of installing gutters in your home. It ultimately depends on a couple things. Since there is only about 3 4 of vertical material to anchor gutters clips are there any specialty hardware or other techniques to hang gutters along this facia. Here are three fuss free alternatives for a house without rain gutters.

And what is the pitch. A typical metal roof overhang may be 2 to 4 inches or even less. Your ranch could do well without gutters because ranch houses generally have shallow roofs so water flows slowly down. I have a roof that only has a sort of moulding that transitions from roofing to the walls.

Rain gutters play an often forgotten yet important role in protecting our homes. Hopefully the photo will illustrate the problem. Some slight overhang is recommended in conjunction with a drip edge flashing to prevent water from getting under the roofing and onto underlying wood.