Analysis of Rainwater Systems
The main purpose of a rain gutter is to protect a building’s foundation by channeling water away from its base. They also protect masonry, stop water draining into basements and cellars, protect paintwork by helping keep dry and collect water for other uses such as gardening.
Rain gutters can be constructed from a variety of materials, including steel, cast iron, copper, zinc, aluminum, PVC (and other plastics),GRP and wood.
Water collected by a rain gutter is fed, usually via a down pipe (traditionally called a leader), from the roof edge to the base of the building where it is either drained away or collected. A barrel may be used to collect water from the guttering system.
Rainwater Systems are created using a combination of pre-manufactured parts.
Gutter - the gutter pipe stretches around the perimeter of the building just below the roof tiles to gather water as it drips off. Different styles and shapes of guttering are produced depending on the size and decorative finish required. They are referred to as profiles.
Pipes - Water collected from the gutter is directed to the down pipe to be drained to the ground level. The down pipes needs to follow the contours of the building so are made up of sections connected by a series of joints.
Hoppers - used to channel other pipes into the down pipe.
