House Gutters, Parts, & Pieces
Curious about how typical house gutters are structured? Here is a basic outline of how a traditional house gutter system fits together.
Gutters are formed in a number of shapes and profiles, but the key components and the way those parts fit together is generally the same. Most house gutters are made of sections that are screwed together. Either a Spike-and-Ferrule hangar or a bracket hangar supports each section. At the end of the gutter, by the edge of the house, the downspout connects to the gutter through a drop outlet. An end cap is placed on the end of the last section of gutter to give the system a finished look and to channel water down the downspout. The drop outlet connects to two downspout elbows, which allows the gutter downspout to curve around the edge where your house meets the roof. Downspout straps are placed every few feet to secure the downspout to your house.
Read on to learn how gutter protection with Gutter Helmet protects the integrity of your gutter system: