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Gutter Sizing Calculator

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June 17, 2009 at 1:26 p.m.

clublaugh

Does anyone know of a good online calculator for determining the correct size of gutters and downspouts? I was looking at the tables in my sheet metal books and thinking how much easier it would be to enter the variables on my computer and get the answer...yes the lazy days of summer are here B)>>>

June 21, 2009 at 11:48 p.m.

clublaugh

Thanks everyone, Ed that is the same info I use for calculations- I was just wondering if anyone had simplified it to the point of entering roof area and rainfall intensity etc. and getting an automatic calculation. >>>

June 20, 2009 at 10:34 a.m.

elcid

When I was serving as a draftsman for a local A/E. our engineers were doing developmental work in concert w/ the Josam Company, on RWC s for dead level or flat roofs. As I recall, physical location, rain intensity, etc. were among the variables considered. It was interesting work, that saved the building owners lots of money, for the reduced flow velocity enabled smaller and fewer outlets. On the rain sewer alone the standard pipe size according to existing codes was 60", howeever. w/ the new design a 48" pipe was used. (The pipe length was about 600 ft.)>>>

June 19, 2009 at 1:33 a.m.

Ed The Roofer

Try this site for sizing and calculations.

http://www.egutter.com/s.nl/sc.2/category.2092/.f

http://www.egutter.com/s.nl/sc.2/category.2092/.f

Also, they have the water table information in the SMACNA Manual.

Ed>>>

June 18, 2009 at 10:13 a.m.

elcid

On a related subject - the sizing of downspouts. The only info I can recall on the subject was published in a Barrett Spec book - and as I remember, it was 150 sq.ft. of area for 1/4 " sloped roof per sq. inch of spout. Insofar as gutters, I don t recall the Revere book or Copper Sense mentioning it, however, w/ standard sizes choice pretty limited.>>>


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