Pitch Back Gutter

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Pitch back gutter.

If water is dripping behind your gutter it s probably because it was installed without any flashing over the back of the gutter. This gutter has a 6 width top. The gutter apron will prevent the dripping. This gutter is the same as the 5 pitch back but is wider for spanish flat shake and metal roofs.

We call this back pitched when the gutter is tilted opposite the direction it should be. This profile is made out of 15 of flat material. Notice the gutter is slightly higher on the right. The gutter slope is essential to the overall functioning of the system and an incorrect slope can cause a myriad of problems.

If you don t have a garden hose you can test the pitch using a bucket of water. A gutter apron is a bent piece of flashing that tucks up under the shingles and over the gutter. Feb 4 2019 explore dee rosser shand s shabby chi s board rain gutter ideas followed by 383 people on pinterest. Watch the water to ensure it begins to flows down toward the downspout.

If the gutter slope isn t properly positioned it will pool in the system and spill over the sides. If you observe your gutter to not be tilted towards the downspout than that pitch is off for sure. Test the pitch of your reinstalled gutter by turning on a garden hose and directing the water into the farthest part of the gutter from the downspout.