The k style gutter is an adaptation from a design based on the classical orders of design.
Built in box gutters.
Most commonly the systems were built into the eaves edge or cornice of the roofing system.
I have a mid century 1952 single story house with an all but flat roof slight pitch very slight and the gutters are not carrying the water all the way along the gutters to the downspout.
Unlike aluminum gutters they are part of the roof structure.
I am having a problem with my gutters.
Historical use of built in gutters places of worship.
Built in or box gutter.
There is more information on this later.
Built in gutters also referred to as box gutters are considered a concealed roof drainage system.
K style gutters for houses built after 1950.
Since they are not readily visible they typically don t alter the historic character of buildings and don t detract from or conceal decorative cornice details.
Box gutters consist of wood framing with a sheet metal lining usually copper stainless steel or galvanized steel.
The water is overflowing the gutter in several locations into the.
Unfortunately being unseen often results in neglect.
Box gutters or built in gutter systems are typically found on older historical homes in cincinnati and northern kentucky.