Eaves constructions utilising an external gutter system are usually based around a purpose designed cold formed eaves member. These sections are formed to the roof pitch of the building, thus ensuring a good bearing surface for the roof and wall panels. In a normal eaves condition the end of the insulated roof panel features a cut back of the insulation to attain a drip edge and accommodate the external gutter detail. In the case of the Ward Roof - Low Pitch or Curved DR1000 panel the standard insulation cut back measurement is 65mm, for Ward Roof - Trapezoidal IP1000 the dimension is 75mm. This dimension provides a practical distance for erecting and fixing the eaves gutter without compromising strength. To maintain continuity of insulation around the eaves member, the wall panel is detailed to form a close joint with the underside of the roof panel. A compressible seal is used at this junction.

In order to obtain clean building lines the Streamline range of cladding supported gutters is used. This purpose designed gutter section integrates with the standard verge flashing and preengineered corner units to provide an unbroken shadow line around the roof to wall junction of the building. Constructed in plastisol colour coated steel, the range of roof gutters covers roof slope increments from 2° to 24°. The inner lip of the gutter is fixed to the underside of the insulated panel outer skin using 6 fixings per panel, the front lip is supported on arms fitted to the profile corrugations at 1.0 metre centres.

External Gutter

Ward Roof - Low Pitch DR1000 details shown as example, for exact details refer to relevant product section