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.

Sep 7, 2023 · What are Concealed Gutters? Concealed gutters or box gutters were one of the first gutter systems built on homes dating as far back as the late 1800s and early 1900s. Unlike traditional gutter systems, concealed gutters are built and installed near the overhang or underneath the roof.

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.

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.

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.

Mar 13, 2019 · Our Skyline Drive Project incorporates a flat roof and a hidden gutter detail to control and direct the flow of water. Our design is clean and simple. It minimizes the thickness of the roof profile and also minimizes the clutter of a downspout.

Box gutters enhance the overall look of a building by providing a clean, streamlined appearance. Their concealed nature means no bulky hardware is visible, preserving the building's aesthetic. Customization Options. Due to their design, box gutters offer a range of customization options.

Nov 27, 2018 · Camouflaging Gutters and Hiding Downspouts Clever flashing, thoroughly sealed downspouts, and custom channels behind the siding make the rain-management details all but disappear on the California FHB House.

Concealed guttering can regularly overflow water into the eave lining & down through light fixtures, across windows & doors. Compounding this problem is that downpipes usually connect to the rear side of the gutter & drain above the eave lining & down the wall, thus keeping the “offset” of the downpipe hidden from view.

A hidden gutter system is placed discreetly within the roof’s overhang. This type of gutter contains a built-in drain to manage water. A leader, which is a pipe for channeling water, is connected to the drain.