Architectural Details: Gutters and Downspouts - Scuppers
Scuppers are used to provide an outlet through parapet walls or gravel stops on flat and built-up roofs to allow drainage of excess water. They can be used in conjunction with gutters and downspouts to divert the flow to the desired location.
14.6. Copper Gutters and Downspouts
Shop drawings showing layout, profiles, expansion provisions, gutter slopes, methods of joining, and anchorage details, including downspout strainers, gutter covers, scuppers, and conductor head, and attachments to built-in plumbing drain lines, scuppers, and conductor head systems.
Architectural Details: Gutters and Downspouts - Intro - Copper
The design of gutter and downspout assemblies is an area of building design which demands special attention. Leaking gutters and downspouts can cause serious damage to a building's interior as well as exterior, and repairs can be expensive.
Architectural Details: Gutters and Downspouts - Built-in ... - Copper
Copper gutter linings are most often built into wood framed supporting structures. The copper lining conforms closely to the gutter frame profile. The bottom of the frame may be pitched to provide positive drainage to the downspout.
Architectural Details: Gutters and Downspouts - Downspouts
The flanges of the outlet tube are soldered to the gutter. Downspout sections are joined together by soldering. The bottom end of the upper section is inserted into the top of the section below it.
Architectural Details: Gutters and Downspouts - Hung Gutters
This is a typical detail of a gutter hung by straps. Straps are riveted or bolted to the outer edge at the gutter bead and attached to the roof with two brass screws. The straps should extend a minimum of 6" onto the roof. Download CAD File. The gutter is …
Architectural Details: Gutters and Downspouts - Hung Gutters
Gutter spacers made of 1" x 1/16" (minimum) flat-stock copper are installed in gutters to provide additional strength. Gutter spacers are fastened to the back of the gutter at the top edge and to the front of gutter at the bead.
Architectural Details: Gutters and Downspouts - Sumps and Drains …
10. Gutters and Downspouts; 10.6. Sumps and Drains ; Architecture. 10.1. Hung Gutters and Downspouts Basics ; 10.2. Hung Gutters ; 10.3. Built-in Gutter Linings ; 10.4. Water Diverters ; 10.5. Scuppers ; 10.6. Sumps and Drains ; 10.7. Downspouts ; 10.8. Downspout Hangers
Architectural Details: Gutters and Downspouts - Water Diverters
Description: At entranceways or on sloping canopies, where the appearance of a gutter is not desired or the installation of the gutter is difficult, drainage can be handled by installing water diverters.
Architecture Design Handbook: Architectural Specifications
select flashing, coping, fascia/gravel stop, scuppers, or conductor heads below as appropriate for project. Flashing and Counter Flashing: Fabricate as indicated on Drawings and in accordance with the CDA "Copper in Architecture" handbook.