A slate tile roof connecting to the box gutter and then to the copper spouts.
Pics of box style gutters.
The issue today is the copper would disappear not counting the cost to reinstall.
A plus gutter systems is now offering 5 and 6 inch box gutters in a seamless form.
In many cases however a built in or box gutter may be what your house originally had and what it should have now.
Until now if you wanted a box style gutter they had to be made in a metal shop in 10 15 foot sections.
The esthetics of the box gutter hid the gutter from sight which was important during that time.
They are most commonly made from aluminum with a crown molding like ogee profile on the outside face.
The k style gutter is an adaptation from a design based on the classical orders of design.
Sizes range from 7 to 12.
A larger 6 inch rain gutter is also available at your request.
This meant countless seams or breaks in the gutter system as well as a very expensive installation.
Aluminum box gutters are primarily used in industrial and semi commercial applications but can be made to order for homes of any size color and style.
Gutters on these style buildings were meant to be hidden.
The old box gutters worked great in the day.
All of our corners are hand cut and custom made to fit the angle of your home.
Low and behold the box gutter is rotted out.
The reason box gutters are best for commercial applications is because of the amount of water they can displace.
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Box style gutters usually termed commercial gutters are exactly that mostly square but sometimes with a beveled face and a 1 bead for hangar support.
The box gutter is shaped more like a box.
Standard size for most rain gutters is 5 inch.
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Many people choose these style gutters because they are very aesthetically pleasing and will add a lot of class to your home.
In addition they are attached to the home with a visible half round hanger.
Aluminum box gutters are similar to k style gutters with a different profile.
These gutters are a type of half round gutters and have the bead on the outside of the gutter where it is more visible.
There is more information on this later.
K style gutters were invented in the mid 1940s and soon after became the predominate style gutter in america.
K style gutters 1950s present k style gutters.
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