Rafter Tail Gutters

Install metal drip edge trim along the edge of your shingled roof to ward off future damage to rafter tails.

Rafter tail gutters.

Bore a inch diameter pilot hole through the fascia and into the rafter tail at each mark. On an old historic house in old town san diego there was a detailed open rafter tailed house that had a gutter system up into the roof in the area where the rafters tie into the walls the gutter was let in to the roof the only area left un guttered was the over hang section so still a little run off there but the majority was caught by. Use with any standard 5 k style gutter profile in aluminum. In some cases this system would even cantilever past the last rafter tail and support the gable end lower portion of fascia from sagging under its own weight.

Often used on areas where gutter system will be exposed to heavy snow loads. Removing the wood gutters removes that rigid supportive strength. By cutting notches into the rafter tails for example you could create a place to rest gutters directly within the roof structure an elegant solution before modern gutters became available. Ideal for installation with rafter tails and no fascia.

The original wooden gutters had rigid and supportive strength that tied everything together. Make a mark at the chalk line on every other rafter tail. The heavy duty number 40 k style rafter mount hanger includes snap strap for securing gutter to hanger. Locate the rafter tails behind the fascia.

Aesthetically exposed rafter tails created a pleasing and unfussy character highlighting the beauty rhythm and order inherent in the building s. Quality gutter installation usually makes use of fascia gutter brackets. Recommended hanger spacing is 24 on centers. The house has exposed rafter tails that would be blocked by a gutter.

These should be attached through fascia into rafter tails rather than to just the fascia for a secure and long lasting. Take advantage of having to remove gutters and other roofing elements by resealing gutters and replacing fascia boards and soffits.