Developing a basic gutter system check list is the first step in planning a rain gutter system.
Vba gutter on boundary.
Use a 10mm spacer this creates a gap behind the gutter so water can overflow freely.
Use this pdf checklist form to start a parts list for your gutter project.
Other helpful information include the half round hanger detail diagram pdf which illustrates the different hanging options for half round gutters in steel copper and.
At the beginning of 2016 the victorian build authority vba released new documents relating to overflow facilities in eaves guttering.
Box gutter design pdf 692 39 kb changes to mechanical services and refrigerated air conditioning work pdf 289 92 kb mechanical services and refrigerated air conditioning classes.
Select eaves gutter and gutter slope.
Stormwater drainage and state that eaves gutters must be capable of handling a 1 in 100 year rainfall event without rainwater flowing back into the building.
The vba has provided several options for plumbers to make an installation compliant.
Overflow in eaves gutters page 1 of 2 dated december 2015 www vba vic gov au background from recent audit activity and discussions with industry the victorian building authority vba is concerned that many plumbers may be unaware or uncertain about the.
It doesn t matter whether that flashing is combustible or not it is non compliant as there is no fire rating between the roof structure and the boundary.
Hang the gutter lower the top of the bead must be 20mm below the top of the fascia to allow water to overflow safely over the bead.
The eaves gutter selected is quad spouting with an effective cross sectional area of 6125mm installed with a slope of 1 500.
The vba are cracking down on this in vic right now as a lot of builders used to stop the brickwork too low and put a huge flashing between.
Plumbing and drainage part 3.