This article offers key insights into detailing hidden gutters and buildings corners in a variety of materials, including timber, zinc and tile. It is becoming increasingly popular to create a solid building volume by using cladding materials for both the roof and the façades.

Hidden gutter systems, also known as built-in or box gutters, are integrated drainage solutions that blend seamlessly with your roof’s architecture. These systems collect and channel rainwater through concealed pathways within your roof’s structure.

Sep 7, 2023 · Concealed gutters are often made from wood, just like a roof’s rafters, and are hidden with a piece of metal like stainless steel or copper. Once covered with a sheet of metal, box gutters are concealed by the rest of the home’s construction like the roof and siding.

Installing Duragutter is similar to installing wood trim - long pieces are field cut to length, and ends are either butt-jointed or mitered. The following Duragutter profiles come in 26’ lengths: OG-5, OG-6, ... Internal plugs are used where the end of the gutter is hidden. They fit inside the gutter and are flush with the outside.

Aug 29, 2018 · By cleverly integrating a unique system of concealed gutters with these structural roof elements, our team was able to successfully manage both challenges. The engineer required three 2-bys for a perimeter beam.

Feb 11, 2014 · Hidden gutters or built-in gutters installed for contemporary homes and commercial buildings are typically constructed from wood (as an “extension” of the roof) and a lining of some kind. A lining made of metal like copper or stainless can last anywhere from 50 to 75 plus years.

Jun 29, 2023 · In this blog post, we will focus on the design of integral gutters also known as concealed or hidden gutters, providing valuable insights and key considerations to ensure successful implementation.

Mar 13, 2019 · The gutter system resides inside (hidden) the overhang of the roof. A drain is incorporated into this gutter. The leader is attached to the drain, runs through the overhang, and directly down the exterior wall of the house. This design is clean and simple.

Our engineered system enables traditional gutter details like rake miters and self returns. In addition, our box gutter (SQ profile, see Modern Gutters) can be used as a hidden gutter allowing the installation of any cornice trim.

The photos below show how we are removing the hidden gutters on this home and replacing them with Nordic Steel half round gutters. We rebuilt the front porch hidden gutter out of stainless steel and welded together.