Helpful Gutter Glossary
Here are some basic definitions you need to know when working with gutters:
Rain Gutters (def.) – a narrow trough or duct which collects rainwater from the roof of a building and diverts it away from the structure, typically into a drain.
Downspout (def.) – a vertical, enclosed pipe which is attached to the side of the home. It has one opening at the top and another at the bottom.
Elbow (def.) – a bent piece of pipe which goes on the end of a downspout.
Gutter Types
- Original Colonial K-Styles
- Modern Fascia Styles
- Classic European Half-Round
- Commercial Gutters
Gutter Materials
- Aluminum
- Copper
- Steel
- Vinyl
- Zinc