Pitch Back Gutter
A gutter apron is a bent piece of flashing that tucks up under the shingles and over the gutter.
Pitch back gutter. Home centers sell a gutter apron in 10 ft. 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. If you observe your gutter to not be tilted towards the downspout than that pitch is off for sure. This gutter has a 6 width top.
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. 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.
If you don t have a garden hose you can test the pitch using a bucket of water. See more ideas about rain gutters gutter outdoor gardens. This profile is made out of 15 of flat material. Watch the water to ensure it begins to flows down toward the downspout.
We call this back pitched when the gutter is tilted opposite the direction it should be. Feb 4 2019 explore dee rosser shand s shabby chi s board rain gutter ideas followed by 383 people on pinterest. The back of this gutter profile can adjust up to 65 degrees.