How To Form A Box Gutter

I fitted support struts between each set of rafters underneath to offer the board maximum support.

How to form a box gutter. We use lots of sketches and photos in our building surveys. If the box gutter has no overflow provisions this causes a waterfall over the sides of the box gutter typically running down the walls. He mentioned 18mm ply stepped every 1 5m and with a 1 in 40 fall. I taped the joints ready for the next stage.

1stassociated co uk can provide help and advice with regard to building surveys structural surveys independent valuations property surveys structural reports engineers reports specific defects report home buyers reports or any other property matters. Box gutter sketch how to do it right. There are several products on the market for lining the box gutter. I then added boards up the rafter line on each side to form the gutter.

I was up there today and with a 2 6m linear run the width of the gutter at its highest point would be around 2 feet which is shed. Build the forms with 2 by 12 boards for the back of the curb and 2 by 6 boards for the front of the curb and front edge of the gutter. Stand the boards on edge and secure them upright with wood stakes driven into the ground with a hammer behind them. Coat form boards with cooking oil or similar material to prevent concrete from adhering to them.

It sounds like you have an overflow situation.