Calculate Box Gutter Size

Sizes the depth shown of the box gutter is the depth at the upstream end.

Calculate box gutter size.

See photos below most residential gutters will measure approximately 5 inches across the top with the actual opening being approximately 4 5 inches. Box gutters must be straight no bends. Sides must be vertical. 5 inch 5 520 square feet.

Northclad gutter size requirement calculator this calculator uses current data to calculate the required size of gutter as well as number and size of downspouts based on your input. Learn more how to storm water design for building sites. Must have a constant slope between 1 40 and 1 200. Measure your gutter across the top from the back where the gutter meets the home to the outer edge.

Down pipe must be vertical from sump not to the side minimum sump length is 400mm. If a roof s various drainage areas call for different size gutters go for the biggest one k style. Downpipe eaves gutter long straight eaves gutters box gutter to rain water head box gutter vertical faces box gutter side o flow box gutter vertical o flow storm water pipe size storm water network overland flow path spitter upstream end custom rain water head. Roof area the locale s rainfall intensity and gutter capacity determine how many square inches of downspout are needed.

Multiply the drainage area by the roof pitch factor and rainfall intensity to find out the adjusted square footage. We recommend using this calculator as a basic tool to begin determining the requirements for your drainage system however all information should be verified by. A square inch of downspout can drain 1 200 square feet of roof during a rain with an intensity of one inch per hour. Doubling the number of downspouts halves the required capacity for each.

5 inch standard k style gutter shop 5 gutterbrush.