Installing Gutters on Metal Roof
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February 2, 2024 at 1:57 p.m.
alextolle
Craig in Texas asked:
I have a metal corrugated roof, 8-9 on 12 pitch, and about 3.5 inches of overhang past the drip edge. What would be the best way to install gutters and what kind! Thanks!
February 2, 2024 at 1:58 p.m.
alextolle
Kyle Nurminen from The Metal Roof Experts said:
Hello Craig,
In this sort of situation, it is best to have a gutter professional visit your actual site. This will allow them to assess the existing fascia to see if it is sufficient to support a gutter, or if they may have to go with a flange-back gutter that is supported through the top of the roof deck and your panels. It will also help them determine what size gutter you may need in order to sufficiently handle the water run-off based upon the amount of roof area upslope.
Above and beyond those two factors, with this slope, you would be looking at more of a commercial style box gutter (I would say at least 7") that can be additionally strapped from the exterior edge to the tops of your panel ribs rather than just spiked through the fascia. Water can pick up a lot of momentum on this much slope, that will certainly place additional load on a traditionally spiked, K-Style, residential gutter.
February 10, 2024 at 2:32 a.m.
JamsenBerao
Absolutely, getting a gutter expert to visit is key. They'll check if your fascia can hold a gutter or suggest a type that attaches to the roof. They'll also decide the right size to manage the rain, considering your steep slope. You might need a larger, more durable box gutter, secured directly to the roof for extra stability.
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