How to install ebbs on the roof. Plastic drain: how to make do-it-yourself roof tides - installation steps. There are four types of roof drainage

Installation instructions low tides

Drains are designed for protection from adverse weather conditions. Ebb tides allow water and snow to flow down to the ground and not accumulate on the ledge of a window or foundation. Ebb tides significantly extend the life of the facades.The main material for their manufacture is aluminum and galvanized sheets.

The tides are divided into

window sills

Ebb for the foundation

Ebb for fences

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Installation instructions for window sills

The purpose of window sills is a window sill, the final element in the installation of windows, it removes water from the window, preventing it from falling onto the window ledge. Window sill must be installed immediately after installing the window, especially in the winter season, otherwise moisture will very quickly begin to destroy the window ledge.

Window sills are made on a special bending machine. Usually, thin sheets with a thickness of 0.45-0.5 mm are used. The sheet is cut to the size of the customer, then the blanks are given the necessary shape on the machine. In this article we will tell you how to properly install window sills.

For installation of ebbs you will need:

• Screwdriver with ph2 bit
• tinsmith's pliers
• Metal shears
• Self-tapping press washer 16mm

To begin with, we will prepare the window ledge, clean it from dust, cement and plaster residues. Next, measure the length of the opening and add 4 cm to the bends. Cut the workpiece to size. Next, we cut the ebb according to the principle shown in the picture. We bend the trimmed edges of the ebb with the help of tinsmith pliers. We try on the ebb in place, if nothing interferes, we proceed to the next stage of installing the ebb. Temporarily set aside the ebb. On the prepared surface of the window ledge, we apply mounting foam in a zigzag pattern from edge to edge and along the bottom. We apply the ebb, turning the back part under the window, and press it against the window profile, fix it with self-tapping screws to the window frame. It is important to maintain an angle of inclination of at least 110 degrees. After you have fixed the ebb with self-tapping screws, it must be loaded. To do this, you can use cans of water or other loads that will not damage the ebb. Ebb tides must be loaded for at least 12 hours. The ends of the ebb in contact with the walls can be additionally sealed with sanitary sealant. After installing the tide, do not forget to remove the protective film.

Video instruction for installation of window sills

Installation instructions for foundation flashings

The ebb of the basement is a bar that is used at the junction of the foundation protrusion with the wall of the building. The ebb of the basement prevents moisture from entering the joints and premature destruction of the foundation. Most often, foundation ebbs are made of galvanized steel with a polymer coating in the color of the building finish. Galvanizing of ebbs and coating them with polymer paint reliably protects the product from damage and corrosion. Due to the variety of engineering and design solutions, foundation sills are made according to the customer's drawings in the dimensions required according to the building project plan.

For installation of ebbs you will need:

• Screwdriver with ph2 bit
• tinsmith's pliers
• Metal shears
• Low expansion foam
• Self-tapping press washer 16mm or dowel nails

Installation of the ebb for the foundation is carried out after finishing the basement, before finishing the walls. The plinth is leveled in order to prevent bending of the ebb, it is cleaned of dust and mixture residues. To reduce noise, during rain, before installing the ebb along the entire length of the base, glue the vibration-absorbing tape psul or analogues. The ebb is fixed to the wall with self-tapping screws or dowel nails. The optimal indent (protrusion) of the ebb from the edge of the base is 1-1.5 cm. When installing the ebb of the foundation, be sure to observe an angle of at least 110 degrees . The joints of the ebbs are sealed with bituminous mastic or silicone sealant. The corners are formed from a single ebb. To do this, we cut the ebb as shown in the figure (Detailed video instructions for forming the ebb angle for the foundation are given below). We bend and start one edge of the ebb on the other, seal the joint, fix it to the wall of the building. We check the angle of inclination of the ebb along the entire length of the foundation. Drainage installation completed.

Video instruction on the formation of the corner of the ebb of the foundation

Answers to frequently asked questions!

How to fix the ebb of the basement?

How to attach the basement tide to the rails?

1. Fastening of the ebb to the guides - the installation of the ebb is carried out before the cladding of the facade and is attached directly to the guides. Self-tapping screws are used for fastening. It is best to use roofing screws with a rubber pad that will not allow water to flow under the fastener. In this method, it is very important to maintain a negative slope of the ebb along the entire length. The ebb must not hang in the air, make sure it rests on the foundation, to prevent webbration during wind and rumble during rain, it is highly recommended to use foam in the gap between the ebb and the plinth. Choose a foam that has the lowest degree of expansion. After applying the foam and installing the ebb, be sure to load it with a heavy object, a can of water or a bar. Be careful, make sure that the load does not fall and damage the tide or injure people passing by. If you choose siding or any other facade panels for cladding, make sure that they do not rest against the ebb shelf, it is better to leave a gap of half a centimeter, this will protect the coating from the edges of the panels and the panels themselves from moisture, condensate and ice formed on low tides.

How to fix the basement ebb to the wall?

2. Mounting the ebb to the wall - in this mounting option, a dowel-nail is used. Using a puncher, holes are made in the wall according to the calculations and dowels are inserted. The upper shelf (fixing gate) of the metal tide is fastened with nails that are driven into the dowels.

When installing the basement molding strip, it should be taken into account that each part of the structure must be fixed at least in the center and at the junction points - this ensures the reliability of fastening. The ebb must not hang in the air, make sure it rests on the foundation, to prevent webbration during wind and rumble during rain, it is highly recommended to use foam in the gap between the ebb and the plinth. Choose a foam that has the lowest degree of expansion. After applying the foam and installing the ebb, be sure to load it with a heavy object, a can of water or a bar. Be careful not to drop the load and damage the tide or injure people passing by. If you choose siding or any other facade panels for cladding, make sure that they do not rest against the ebb shelf, it is better to leave a gap of half a centimeter, this will protect the coating from the edges of the panels and the panels themselves from moisture, condensate and ice formed on low tides.

*Definition: (1) - Ebb (2) - foundation (3) - Mounting foam (4) - dowel nail (5) - wall.

How to connect ebbs to each other?

The correct connection of the two parts of the future ebb ensures the reliability of the entire structure.

Lap connection

The easiest way is to join the ebbs with an overlap (the width of the overlap must be at least 3 cm) using a sealant that is used to coat the joint. Sometimes, for additional rigidity, rivets are used at the joints. This method has an advantage over a lock connection in that the tides will not deform during temperature changes due to the sealant, which acts as a thermal seam. This method is especially relevant when covering large areas with ebbs (tribunes, flat roofs, pavilions), so it significantly reduces installation time.

Connection of ebbs rebate lock

Second way Castle connection of ebbs(folded seam) is more troublesome, but at the same time the most reliable. There are several options for seam connection of ebbs. The most common option is a single recumbent fold is done as follows:

This type of connection does not allow moisture to pass through even in the absence of sealant, which saves money during the installation of the ebb.

Connection of ebbs with a strap

This method is most often used when it is required to cover a large area with a cast, but the overlapping method is not acceptable due to the high requirements for the durability of insulating joints. The advantage of this method is that the installation speed is higher than that of the method connections of ebbs with a seam lock, and the quality and appearance are better than the method flashing lap joints and at the same time, the connecting bar acts as a thermal seam, allowing the ebbs to expand freely on a hot day and narrow on a winter night. However, the use of a plank as an additional product will increase the cost of this stage of finishing.

How to connect the ebbs at the corners?

Docking corners is the most difficult stage of work, at which many inexperienced installers were burned. To connect the ebb, you can use 4 options.

First option - connect the corner of the ebb with a strap as shown in the photo above. This connection method is prepared in production, it remains only to assemble everything together in place.

Second option - if the outer corner of the ebb is formed from two parts, in this case rivets are used.

1. Both planks are cut at an angle of 45° from the front bend towards the fastening collar. IMPORTANT - on one of the planks, an allowance of 2-3 cm is left on all shelves - an overlap will form from it;

2. Planks are installed in place, and the allowance is brought inside the joint;

3. The ebb is connected with rivets, capturing the allowance;

4. The joint is carefully coated with sealant.

Third option - joining the ebb using a standing seam seam (locking the ebb) - this method is more complicated, but much more reliable. True, its use requires special equipment and a certain skill in tinsmithing.

Fourth option- Corners are formed from one ebb as follows:

1. With the help of a corner at low tide, a right angle is marked, the top of which rests against the fold from the side of the dropper, and the rays diverge towards the mounting gate;

2. An accurate cut is made with scissors on one side of the corner;

3. An allowance of 1-2 cm is made from the second side;

4.IMPORTANT - only the fastening gate and the middle shelf are cut, and the front bend remains intact!

5. The casting bar is gently bent, and the allowance is wound inward.

6. The joint is coated with sealant and, if necessary, additionally fastened with rivets.

We have reviewed four main options for connecting the corner of the ebb Which one to choose is up to you.

How to install a visor (low tide) on the balcony?

To begin with, we will prepare the tools necessary for installing the visor (low tide) on the balcony. We will need a puncher, a gun for mounting foam or foam with a tube, a hammer, metal scissors and a screwdriver.

1. We mark the place of attachment of the visor (ebb) with anchors and drill holes.
2. We apply a sealant 0.5 cm wide along the edge of the upper shelf of the ebb. Use only bitumen-based roofing sealant for these purposes.
3. We apply the ebb to the ceiling and fix it with anchors
4. We fix the ebb with self-tapping screws with a press washer with a rubber gasket or a roofing screw to the window frame
5. We foam the space between the tide and the frame, with mounting foam. Use foam with a minimum expansion ratio.
6. Balcony installation completed.

Ebb tides are part of the drainage system, which is necessary for a roof with any coating. The presence of these elements allows you to quickly remove moisture from the roof and prevent rotting, corrosion of the material and leakage in the structure. To achieve these goals, it is necessary to correctly select and install ebbs, taking into account the characteristics of the roofing material.

Proper installation of roof tides

Gutters connected to each other and to other elements of the drainage complex are called ebbs. They can have a triangular, rectangular or round section, which is the most common. The principle of their operation is that water flows down the surface of the roof and enters the gutters, and through them enters the drain communications. Due to this, moisture does not accumulate on the roof, which helps prevent corrosion, rotting and damage to the coating.

Roof tides are matched to the color of the roofing

The design of the ebbs always assumes the presence of connecting elements, thanks to which you can create a drain of the desired length. At the same time, the installation of the system on different types of roofs requires compliance with the technology.

When self-mounting, the following features should be considered:

• the ebb is located with a slope towards the water intake funnel, which will ensure effective drainage of precipitation. For 1 m of pipes, a slope of 4–5 mm is required;
• The diameter of the gutter depends on the area of ​​the roof. For example, for a roof of 90 m 2, an element with diameters of 8 cm is required;
• ebbs are placed 3 cm below the edge of the roof overhang. This is necessary to prevent damage to the element as a result of snow melting;
• vertical drain pipes are placed every 5 m, and with complex roof structures, they are located at every corner;
• the gutter is supplemented with a teardrop, which prevents drops from rebounding from the ebb in different directions.

Self-installation of low tide

The chute can be plastic or metal, but in any case, it is important to prepare tools and additional materials for work. A saw, a screwdriver and a rope, as well as self-tapping screws, will help to secure the structure. It will be possible to check the angle of inclination with a building level; special brackets are used to install ebbs.

The gutter should be located with a slope towards the funnel and the wastewater reception system

To work, you will also need all parts of the system, for example, a funnel, plugs, corners connecting the inserts. First you need to determine the location and extent of the system. Funnels are often placed at the corners of the building, where there are also vertical drainage pipes.

Ebb for the pediment of the building

The drainage elements of the roof can be different, and one of the options is the outflow of the gable. This detail is a canopy, which is considered part of the building and serves to divert water from walls and windows.

The visor is built on a crate and equipped with an ebb chute

To create such a variant of the ebb, you will need corrugated board, wooden bars 50x80 mm, roofing screws. Fastening wooden parts to each other can be done with nails and a hammer. These parts must be made of wood with a moisture content of not more than 12%, and they must also be pre-treated with an antiseptic.

The visor can be supplemented with an outflow in the form of a gutter

The complex of works on creating a gable tide involves the following actions:

1. The angle of inclination of the rafters for the ebb should be from 20 to 45 °, and the width of this element should be from 500 to 600 mm. The bars are sawn into parts of the appropriate size and taking into account the angle of connection of the elements.
2. From the bars, a frame for the ebb is assembled, attaching them to the roof rafters and the wall of the building with nails and anchor bolts.
3. On top of the finished crate, a coating of corrugated board or metal tiles is mounted, overlapping about 5 cm and carefully sealing the seams.

Roofing screws are used to fasten corrugated board. In places where the structure adjoins the pediment, the wall must be fixed with the same screws with a metal corner, and the seam must be filled with sealant. This ensures the strength of the ebb and prevents moisture from entering the structure.

Video: installation of a low tide for a pediment

Installation of a plastic tide

The drainage system made of plastic is lightweight and does not load the roof, and modern products are durable. Therefore, plastic flashing is often the most budgetary and practical solution for protecting the roof from moisture accumulation.

Plastic tide is fixed on self-tapping screws

The steps for installing a plastic tide are as follows:

1. After installing the rafters and fixing the waterproofing film, you need to pull the cord along the bottom of the slope, taking into account the necessary slope of the ebb direction.
2. Install the brackets for the gutter on the extreme roof sheathing, which is covered with waterproofing material. Screw these elements with self-tapping screws at an equal distance from each other. The optimal step is 50–70 cm.
3. Connect the gutter modules into a system of the required length, mount plugs at the ends. Fix the parts one by one on the brackets.

To check the tightness and correctness, you need to pour a bucket of water into the system at one of the ends and at the corner of the building and observe the movement of the liquid. If it reaches a special pipe and ditch quickly and does not accumulate in any part of the ebb, then the work has been done correctly.

Video: PVC gutter installation

Installation of metal gutters

Metal castings can be copper, aluminum or alloy steel. Such products are heavier than plastic ones and therefore require the same strong brackets. For the installation of metal systems, it is necessary to strengthen the crate in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bfixing the brackets, and for this, boards with a section of 50x150 mm are used.

Metal reflux requires careful fixation, because it has a lot of weight

Installation of metal gutters involves the following steps:

1. A rope is pulled along the bottom of the ramp at the desired level of the location of the drain and taking into account the slope. This is carried out before the installation of the waterproofing film, but after the completion of the rafters and the reinforcement of the batten.
2. The elements of the drain are fastened together with rivets, and then attached to the brackets installed on the frontal roof board. The plugs are mounted on the extreme elements, pre-installing a rubber seal and supplementing the joint area with roofing sealant.
3. The gutter with a plug is mounted in hangers. If it is planned to install a funnel, then a hole in the gutter is created in advance with a hacksaw for metal or an electric drill and a special crown of the desired diameter.
4. After installing the ebb, a drainpipe with a funnel is attached, carefully waterproofing the joints. The system is then tested for efficiency by filling with water.

Video: an example of installing a metal drain

How to set the corners of the ebb of different widths

Forming a gutter on a roof of complex shape or bypassing a ledge requires connecting ebbs at the corners. In this case, it is often necessary to connect ebbs of different widths. For this purpose, special corners are used, namely internal connectors and external couplings, which can be with different angles.

External couplings will help to connect gutters of different widths at the corners of the building

The process of connecting the gutters at the corners does not differ from the fixing of straight elements. Brackets are located close to the corner, which will ensure the strength and reliability of the system. If the corner has short edges, then the place of their junction with a straight gutter is carefully waterproofed with roofing sealant.

Some manufacturers produce corners with markings for a drainpipe

A drainpipe may be located at the corner of the building and therefore a hole must be provided for installing a funnel. Using a hacksaw or a drill with a crown for metal, a hole is made on the corner joint for the gutters, but first you need to carefully measure the diameter of the funnel. There are also ready-made sets of funnels and corner gutters that do not require complex installation.

Video: chute docking option in the corner area

Drainage for soft roof

The roof surface covered with bituminous tiles does not allow moisture to quickly drain off and therefore drains are necessary for a soft roof. For installation, you can choose plastic models, but metal options with a polymer color coating are more durable.

Gutters are needed for soft roofs of any shape.

If plastic brackets are used, then they are fixed on the frontal board with a distance between the elements of 60 cm. Metal supports are attached to the outermost board of the crate before laying the material.

The technology involves the following steps:

1. At one end of the edge of the crate or frontal board, a self-tapping screw is attached, an inclined line is drawn, taking into account that there is about 5 mm of slope per meter. At the end of the line, another self-tapping screw is attached and the rope is pulled.
2. Brackets are fixed along this line at a distance of about 50–60 cm from each other. The extreme supports are mounted at a distance of 15 cm from the end of the board.
3. When installing the gutter, the edge of the element, which is closer to the edge, is inserted into the fastening latch. Release the bracket, press a little and fix the opposite edge. From the inside, glue is applied to the corner and the gutter is quickly folded. You need to push the corner all the way. Next, the gutter with a glued corner is placed in other brackets.
4. After that, glue is applied to the inner zone and the elements are connected. Plugs are installed on the end parts.

Roof gutters repair

As a result of snow and ice melting, heavy rains and strong gusts of wind, the gutters of the drainage system can be damaged. The most unstable to such factors are plastic structures, metal ones are more durable, but in any case, the system may need to be repaired.

Any type of gutter can be damaged by climatic factors.

Low tides are exposed to many factors, and a violation of the functionality of the drainage system requires prompt repair. The following situations are common:

• poor drainage is often associated with dirt, fallen leaves and debris accumulated in the gutters. It is easy to fix the problem by cleaning the system of foreign objects;
• if a crack occurs in the gutter, then the element must be replaced. With a break over the entire surface, this part must be completely replaced. Small cracks are easily repaired by two-component cold welding;
• if the elements of the drainage system are disconnected, then you need to clean the damaged area from dirt, remove the old fasteners and carefully connect the parts, treating the joint with a sealant;
• rust occurs on metal products with a damaged protective layer. It can be cleaned with a sponge and covered with anti-corrosion paint. If rust has affected the entire system, then it is best to replace the ebbs;
• deformed pipes after many years of operation are always replaced with new ones. This is necessary for plastic and metal products that have not been repaired for decades.

The integrity and proper installation of roof flashings are the key to good protection of the building from moisture. The gutter system has a simple design, but allows you to protect walls, windows and foundations from the harmful effects of water. Regular repairs are just as necessary as proper installation of gutters, as it prolongs the life of the drainage structure.

A properly installed drainage system will keep the walls of the house from getting wet, and will divert rain and melt water directly into the drainage wells. After watching a selection of videos on installing roof tides, you will learn the basic installation rules.

Gutters GAMRAT

The first video shows the installation of GAMRAT gutters on the roof. Masters show the assembly of ebbs and give recommendations for fastening knots.

Gutters Galeco

The second video shows a set of tools necessary for the installation of ebbs, a Galeco profile of different sizes, and types of fastening. You will also see a diagram of the correct installation, indicating the dimensions, where to start the installation of roof tides and how to connect the individual parts of the system.

Gutter systems Grand Line

From the third video you will learn about the advantages and rules for installing different Grand Line gutter systems. The company produces ebbs of square and round profile. Fastening short hooks can be done during the installation of the roof and after completion. Long hooks are best installed before the roofing is laid.

Gutters made of galvanized steel with a polymer coating

In the fourth video, you will learn the secrets of installing a gutter system made of galvanized steel with a polymer coating. The instructor explains in detail the installation of each element of the entire system. After completing the instructions, the specialist will analyze in detail all the advantages and disadvantages of such installation and give his recommendations.

Roof tides can be installed independently. These elements of the system cannot be called a luxury, but rather a necessity due to the need to extend the life of the building.

With the help of ebbs, it is possible to extend the life of the blind area and protect the roof from the growth of icicles, which, when falling, can be dangerous to humans. Installation of the tide is not accompanied by difficulties. These works do not take much time and are within the power of any home craftsman who has experience in handling construction tools.

Low tide selection

Before installing a roof tide, you need to think about what material it will be based on. These designs can also be made in different forms. Their main task is to collect water from the roof surface and redirect it to the drainage system. On sale today you can find aluminum ebbs, the thickness of which is approximately 1 mm. Such devices are varnished, which protects the material from corrosion.

Roof drains can also be made of galvanized steel, while the thickness remains the same. Plastisol or polyester is used as a coating, which allows you to muffle the sound of rain. You can install plastoizol and polyester sills, which have increased durability and strength. These products are lightweight and UV resistant. They are popular, they are quite easy to install, and you can even do the work yourself.

An alternative material is raw copper, which is coated with an alloy of zinc and copper. Such ebbs have an attractive appearance and are of high quality, but they are often more expensive than other solutions. Plastic roof tides are able to emphasize the individuality of the building, because they are offered in a wide range of colors. Such structures are not afraid of temperature changes, do not require special care and are also popular for the reason that rain falling on them is not capable of causing loud noise.

Selection Options

The most preferred today are plastic and metal ebbs. They have a special layer that protects the material from corrosion. The quality depends on the thickness and grade of the metal. Ebbs made of non-ferrous metals are also quite popular, because they are durable and attractive in appearance. Usually they are of high quality, but they are more expensive than ordinary ebbs.

Stages of installation work: preparation

Installation of ebbs on the roof begins with preparation, for this you should take care of the availability of consumables and tools, among them should be highlighted:

• pipes;
• brackets;
• clamps;
• self-tapping screws;
• funnel;
• gutter;
• connecting inserts.

The pipe must be equal to the height of the building. As for the brackets, they will act as holders. Clamps are used to fasten pipes to the walls of the house. For fixing, you need to stock up on self-tapping screws. If you decide to install ebbs for the roof with your own hands, then you should also prepare a set of tools, namely:

• building level;
• screwdriver;
• file;
• tracing cord.

It is also important to prepare a place for draining water. It should not harm plantings and paving slabs, as well as the foundation. If storm sewers are already present on the site, then the issue is removed.

lane markings

Installation should be started from the marking of the strip to which the ebb will be fixed. At the first stage, a water intake funnel is attached; a transverse zone should be allocated for it. Stepping back from the edges of the funnel 15 cm, it is necessary to install holders on both sides. From the edge of the roof you need to draw a vertical, which should be closer to the wall of the house. This will prevent water from flowing over the edge during heavy rains. The gutter should be given a certain angle of inclination.

Marking the line for fixing the holders and the slope of the gutter

Before installing roof tides, you must determine the location of the holders and mark the slope of the gutter. For this, a long board and a building level are used. Using these tools, a zero line is drawn, which will be located on the lower edge of the holder. It should be brought to the fastening of the extreme holder.

The master must determine the difference between the fixation height of the final and installed holders. This distance should be multiplied by 3. The bracket is fixed according to the calculations performed. The line must be laid with a cord. The holders should be at a distance of 50 cm. For all the holders, you first need to mark the places, only after that you can proceed with their fastening.

Gutter fitting

When plastic roof tides are installed, the next step is to adjust the gutters in length. Gutter sections are installed in holders so that there are spaces for inserts between them. The segments are connected by inserts that contain boundary marks. Between the edges of the gutters, a spacing of 8 to 10 cm must be observed. Once the gutter can be assembled, it can be installed in the holders, checking the slope using water. Even a rather impressive flow of liquid should pass through the gutter.

Downpipe installation

Additional installation rules

In order for the installation of the system not to be in vain, it is important to follow the technology. The main condition for efficient operation is the presence of a slope towards the funnel and pipe. The slope can be equal to the limit of 1 to 3 cm per meter of length. The parameters of the gutter must be calculated taking into account the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe slopes.

If the roof has an area that is equal to 90 m 2, then the diameter of the tide should be 8 cm. With an increase in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe slopes, the diameter of the gutter increases. The tides should be located below the edge of the overhang by 3 cm or more. This will prevent the element from being torn off during the snow cover from the slopes.

When installing the outflow of water from the roof, you must take care of the presence of a vertical downspout in each section 6 m long. This will ensure that the liquid is transferred to the storm sewer. If you have to work with a house with a complex configuration, then such elements should be located on each corner.

If you want to prevent drops from bouncing off the gutter under the roofing material, you should also install a teardrop. When choosing galvanized roof flashings, you must calculate how long the flashing is required. At the same time, about 15% must be added to the perimeter of the structure, which will go for overlapping and trimming, as well as docking points. When choosing a gutter, it should be remembered that it also requires downpipes, funnels, as well as brackets made of a similar material.

It is wrong to believe that the installation of ebbs is carried out after the construction of the roof. The brackets must be fixed to the rafters until the waterproofing layer is laid. An exception to the rule is the situation when the roof is devoid of an overhang or its size is too small. Then the ebb is attached to the wall or cornice board. In all other cases, the tides are set in a certain order.

Once you have completed the roof trussing, string a cord along the bottom edge of the slope to determine the slope of the gutter. The brackets, which will be located 70 cm apart, should be fixed to the crate. The latter is covered with waterproof soft material or sealant.

Galvanized roof flashings are usually heavy, as are those made of copper. If you decide to use a system of such materials, then the crate at the fixing points of the bracket must be reinforced with boards, their cross section is 50x150 mm.

After that, you can proceed to the installation of the ebb. Gutter modules are installed in the mounts, they should be docked together. For additional waterproofing, the joints are treated with a sealant. As soon as all work is completed, the gutter ebbs are checked for operability. A bucket of water should be poured a few meters from the gutter, and then observe its movement. If the liquid got into the gutter, and then into the downpipe, then the work was done without errors, which is true if the liquid was not lost along the way.

Conclusion

When installing ebbs, you should take care of the presence of connecting inserts. Their number will be determined by the number of joints in the gutter. This is affected by the length of the roof line. The deformation of the gutter can be avoided by installing inserts. Their presence eliminates the need to install stiffeners. If the ebbs for the house are not closed, then you should additionally purchase plugs.

Brackets to ebbs are attached every meter of the structure. Places for installing drains should be prepared in advance. They are chosen in such a way that the water does not encounter obstacles along the way. In addition, drains should not fall on plants planted on the site, as well as on the sidewalk.

Equipping a residential building or other building with roof tides is not a luxury, but a necessity. The investment is small, but the benefits are significant. Any person who is ready to act in accordance with simple instructions and knows how to handle tools can make the installation of ebbs. Firstly, the service life of the blind area of ​​the house increases (rain or melt water ceases to "grind the stone") and the structure itself. Secondly, in winter, icicles do not form on the roof, which pose a threat to the health of residents. Thirdly, ebbs can become an additional decoration of the building.

When the decision to install roof flashings is made, the next step is to select and purchase a complete set of elements for installation. Before buying, you need to do some measurements and calculations. The area of ​​​​the roof, more precisely, the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe slope under which the ebb will be mounted, is important for choosing a sufficient diameter of the gutter. The average value of the drainage section is calculated based on the fact that for 1 sq.m of the roof, an ebb with a section of 1.5 sq.cm is required, that is, for example, for a slope with an area of ​​100 sq.m, the diameter of the gutter should be about 15 cm.

Preparing for installation

In order not to have to interrupt work, everything you need should be at hand. Here is a list of the elements of the ebb for the roof that you need to purchase, and some information for calculating their number or footage. The installation of an ebb for a plastic roof is considered as the most common option.

Consumables and materials:

1. Gutter - the total length is slightly less than the perimeter or side where it will be mounted (the funnel and connecting inserts also have a size).
2. Funnel.
3. Connecting inserts - the number depends on the length of the purchased gutters and the roof line, but 1-2 inserts should be purchased in any case, as they perform an important additional function: they prevent the entire system from deforming at elevated and low ambient temperatures.
4. End caps will be required if you do not plan to create a system around a closed perimeter.
5. Brackets (holders) - the length of the ebb in meters is divided in half, a stock of 1-2 pieces is added to the received one.
6. Pipe - the height of the building.
7. Clamps for fixing the drainpipe to the wall of the building.
8. Corner connecting inserts - if necessary, depending on the configuration of the ebb line (not required with a straight line).
9. Fasteners - self-tapping screws, the size depends on the material to which the holders will have to be attached.

During installation, you will need the following tools:

• hacksaw for metal;
• file;
• screwdriver;
• building level;
• twine (tracing cord);
• pencil.

It is necessary to prepare in advance a place for draining water from the roof. It is recommended to choose it so that water, neither during rain nor after, does harm to the sidewalk or green spaces, and even more so, water should not be allowed to wash away the foundation of the building with a powerful stream. The question is removed if the storm sewer is already arranged. In extreme cases, you can make a drainage groove.

Installation sequence

Any installation begins with marking the end board or the strip where the ebb system will be attached. The water intake funnel is installed as the first element, therefore, an axial line (transverse) is marked for it. At a distance of 15 cm from the edges of the funnel, we install holders on both sides.

Both the funnel and the holders are immediately installed, taking into account that the vertical drawn from the edge of the roof does not fall into the middle of the gutter, but somewhat closer to the wall of the house.

This is done so that during heavy rainfall, when water flows from the roof almost under pressure, the flow does not overflow. The fundamental operation during the installation of the ebb is to give the gutter the necessary slope, at least 3 mm per 1 linear meter. With such a slope, water will not stagnate in the gutter.

Marking such a slope is the next step. With the help of a level and a sufficiently long board, a "zero" line is drawn along the lower or upper edge of the installed holder to the place of attachment of the outermost, most distant holder from the funnel. The difference between the mounting height of the installed holder and the final holder is calculated, that is, the distance between them (in meters) is multiplied by 3. The result is obtained in millimeters. The bracket is fastened with calculations.

The next step - with the help of a tracing cord, a line for attaching the holders is laid. They should be located at a distance not exceeding 50-60 cm. First, markings are made for all holders, after which they are attached.

The next thing is to adjust the gutters in length. The sections of the gutter are placed in the holders in such a way that the places for the connecting inserts remain between the holders. If necessary, the gutters are shortened with a hacksaw, followed by cleaning the edge with a file. The end cap is mounted immediately on the ground (it is inconvenient to do this at the top). The laid parts of the gutter are connected by inserts, in which, as a rule, there are boundary marks. In general, the distance between the edges of the connected gutters should be in the range of 6-10 cm.

When the gutter is assembled, it is installed in the holders. The resulting slope is checked. The easiest and most obvious way is with water.

If everything is in order, the downpipe is installed. It starts from the top, from the funnel. Depending on the distance from the wall, either a direct connection of the pipe to the funnel or with an elbow is possible. The standard length of the pipes does not exceed 2 meters, so you will have to stock up on the necessary number of them and the corresponding connecting elements in advance.

Alternative to plastic moldings

This material discusses the process of installing plastic roof tides from pre-purchased elements. Sometimes it is not design that comes to the fore, but acceptable functionality and low cost. In this case, you can make the gutters yourself, for example, by cutting a pipe of a suitable diameter along it or by forming them from galvanized strips. Brackets can also be made by hand. If you take into account the basic rules (the roof slope does not protrude beyond the middle of the gutter, and the slope is at least 3 mm per 1 running meter), you can make roof ebbs with your own hands without hassle. When the installation of ebbs is done correctly, the house and the site are not afraid of rain and snow.