Gutter System Terminology

A miter is the fastener that connects two gutter sections on a corner.

Gutter system terminology.

The trough or pipe system that catches and directs water coming off the roof. Commercial gutters are 6 wide measured from the top of the gutter from front to back and downspouts are rectangular measuring 3 x4. The vertical pipe that runs down the length of your house carrying rainwater from the gutter to the ground or a drain drop outlet. A fitting used in a downpipe to change direction of the downpipe by about 45 degrees.

The elbow on a gutter system is the piece that connects to the end of the downspout so water can efficiently drain away. Refers to the size of gutters downspouts used for larger structures. Empower yourself with the knowledge you need to understand gutter cleaning installation and repair. A hole formed by pieces of the gutter that the water from the gutters travels through to wash travel through the downspout and away from your home.

Learn the definitions of all the most common gutter terminology in our gutter glossary. That s everything to know about gutter parts and terms. Pipe cleats are the fasteners that connect the downspout to the side of your home. The strip of material used to hold the gutter in place.