When it comes to installing a rainwater collection system on a roof, one of the first steps to take is to design what it will be like. That is to say, calculate the necessary gutter meters, the number of supports, measure the inclination and of course consider spouting installers for the drainage channels.
HOW TO KNOW WHERE TO PLACE THE VERTICAL DRAINS OF THE GUTTERS
The spouting installers mention, that downspouts installersare the rainwater evacuation outlets from the gutters that are placed parallel to the roof. In its installation a specific piece is placed joining two pieces of channel. It also has a lower mouth to which the downspout itself is attached. However, the doubt arises when deciding where in the system it is placed.
Common sense should be used, since it is necessary to avoid placing the downspouts in points near doors or accesses to the house or an industrial warehouse. Otherwise, rainwater could enter the building, creating humidity problems.
On the other hand, just as an estimate of the rainfall in the area must be taken into account to choose the diameter and capacity of the gutters. It should also be considered to determine the number of downspouts that will be necessary to evacuate the water, as well as its thickness.
INSTALL THE DOWNSPOUTS AT THE ENDS OF THE GUTTERS
Once we have analyzed all the relevant aspects for the installation of the gutters. The options regarding the location of the spouting installers can be separated into two. Place them at the ends of the horizontal ducts or in the center. But as we have discussed, this must be decided before starting any installation work.
When we are going to place the water downspouts at the ends of the gutters we must take into account a basic aspect. The inclination that the collection channels must-have for the water to flow correctly. So that water ponds do not form in the system but go to the drain properly. For this, a minimum inclination of 0.5% towards the exit must always be considered.
PLACE THE DOWNSPOUTS IN THE CENTER OF THE RAIN GUTTERS
Conversely, there are times when it is more appropriate to install the downspouts between two pieces of gutters. Although it does not necessarily have to be in the center of the façade, but it should be in the most suitable place according to the inclination of the ground or close to the nearest drain. Whether in the center or on the side of a building wall.
In this case, you must also be very careful with the inclination that is given to the gutters in your installation. They must make the water flow easily into the vertical exhaust duct. Thus, it is also necessary to place support brackets for the ducts every 50 cm according to the necessary slope. Also, in case the installation is done on a canopy with eaves, it may be necessary to place an elbow that joins the gutter with the downspout. Since these vertical ducts must always be installed glued to the facade of the building.