I then added boards up the rafter line on each side to form the gutter.
How to make a box gutter.
The shape of the box gutter is created by a skilled carpenter as the shape and slope of the gutter is completely controlled by this craftsman.
How to make wood gutters.
The sheet metal trades person follows and simply shapes the metal to match the wood gutter.
Nail each lookout to a rafter.
I fitted support struts between each set of rafters underneath to offer the board maximum support.
Cut mini notched rafters called lookouts from the 2 by 6 inch roofing lumber stock.
They are made from wood and metal such as aluminum steel copper and stainless steel which are coated to improve their water handling capabilities.
I taped the joints ready for the next stage.
There are several products on the market for lining the box gutter.
Nail 1 inch thick.
Poor quality box gutters installation and maintenance can result into large expenses to professionally rebuild or repair them.
How to make a gutter template.