Get Pieces And Parts... - Classic Gutter Systems

Basic Parts of a Rain Gutter System • Gutter – collects water shedding directly off of the roof. • Slip connector – joins sections of guttering to form a single piece. • End cap – closes the end of the gutter to contain the water. • Gutter cover – prevents debris from accumulating in the gutter and causing clogs.

Downspout Elbows are attached at the bottom of the downspout. They are set at an angle so the water is directed away from the home. Elbows can also be used throughout the downspout to make it around corners, bump outs, and any other obstacles in the way of the downspout.

All gutter systems have a single purpose: to capture rainwater flowing from the roof and deliver it safely to the ground through downspouts, sparing the building and its foundation from water damage. A precursor to the development of modern gutters, troughs were placed at the bottom edges of roofs.

end cap – the end piece of a gutter section that keeps stray debris or water from flowing out of the guttering. It's usually a flat piece of metal shaped like the gutters that attaches directly to the ends of the sections.

Gutters attach to the eaves two ways: to the fascia—the boards that cover rafter ends—or to the roof. Fascia-hung gutters are sturdier and more secure, but if the fascia is nonexistent or covered with crown molding, roof mounting may be your only choice.

Downspout Elbows are attached at the bottom of the downspout. They are set at an angle so the water is directed away from the home. Elbows can also be used throughout the downspout to make it around corners, bump outs, and any other obstacles in the way of the downspout.

Ferrule. The ferrule is a cylindrical, small piece of metal that offers an alternate way to attach the gutter section to your house. A long spike passes through a hole opening situated in the front edge of the gutter.

The Different Components of a Gutter System Gutters. The gutters themselves are the long, rounded pieces that catch all the rainwater and debris and send it down the pipeline. ... Downspouts. The gutters may collect the rain, but that water needs to go somewhere. ... Elbows. ... End Caps. ... Gutter Guards. ... Hidden Hangars.