The shape of the box gutter is created by a skilled carpenter as the shape and slope of the gutter is completely controlled by this craftsman.
How to make a box gutter.
How to make a gutter template.
How to make wood gutters.
Cut mini notched rafters called lookouts from the 2 by 6 inch roofing lumber stock.
There are several products on the market for lining the box gutter.
The sheet metal trades person follows and simply shapes the metal to match the wood gutter.
The bottom edge of the lookout should rest on the top of the wall extending passed the outside face of the.
Box gutters are available in a wide range of sizes and styles.
I taped the joints ready for the next stage.
Nail each lookout to a rafter.
I fitted support struts between each set of rafters underneath to offer the board maximum support.
Nail 1 inch thick.
Poor quality box gutters installation and maintenance can result into large expenses to professionally rebuild or repair them.