The gutters downpipes and overflow gdo calculator assists in developing a better understanding of the ncc volume two part 3 5 3 gutters and downpipes acceptable construction practice acp provisions.
Box gutter overflow design.
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A box gutter is defined as a graded channel generally of a rectangular shape for the conveyance of rainwater within the building footprint including adjacent to a wall or parapet.
The box gutter depth and the sump length are influenced by the size of the overflow.
The hydraulic capacity of an overflow device shall be not less than the design flow for the associated gutter outlet.
A good box gutter design will have falls along its length together with sumps to collect water before it is fed into large downpipes.
Rainheads are an essential design element for buildings where internal box or trough gutters are used.
There will also be an overflow facility on the side or the end.
Overflow devices need to discharge to the atmosphere in such a way as to prevent damage to buildings and property.
This is very important so that water will overflow externally to the building rather than flood into the roof cavity.
You can find these precut gutter splash guards about 3 in brown and white aluminum at a home center but you could easily make your own out of aluminum or sheet metal and spray paint them to match your gutters.
Holes through the splash guard and the gutter.
Making the box gutter wider will also reduce the box gutter depth.
Overflow devices shall discharge to the atmosphere.
However a wider overflow may increase the length of the sump.
A rainhead or sump is a container located between the gutter and downpipe that aids the flow of water away from the roof.
A wider overflow needs less depth of overflow hence the box gutter depth will also be reduced.
Drill rivet holes for the gutter splash guard.
Sump with a side overflow device.