Gutter System Terminology

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Gutter system terminology.

A miter is the fastener that connects two gutter sections on a corner. Learn the definitions of all the most common gutter terminology in our gutter glossary. Any pipe that carries the water from the gutter to the ground such as a downspout. That s everything to know about gutter parts and terms.

Refers to the size of gutters downspouts used for larger structures. The vertical pipe that runs down the length of your house carrying rainwater from the gutter to the ground or a drain drop outlet. Pipe cleats are the fasteners that connect the downspout to the side of your home. A side cover piece extended over a roof cover and over flashed with a hanging flashing.

Commercial gutters are 6 wide measured from the top of the gutter from front to back and downspouts are rectangular measuring 3 x4. The elbow on a gutter system is the piece that connects to the end of the downspout so water can efficiently drain away. The trough or pipe system that catches and directs water coming off the roof. A fitting used in a downpipe to change direction of the downpipe by about 45 degrees.