National Slate Association Yankee Gutter

Reprint of 1926 edition now available from the vermont structural slate co inc fairhaven vt 05743.

National slate association yankee gutter.

The gutter is supported by brackets spaced 30 o c. Fania roofing is a member of the national roofing contractor association a charter member of the national slate association and a charter member of the slate roofing contractors association. Should have some kind of expansion joint. The separate apron flashing extends at least 4 onto the roof.

Edited by peter c. Gs restoration services. Yankee gutter systems are classified as built in gutter systems that date back to the 18th century and are found on many historic homes. An excellent reference for the many designs and details of slate roofs peterson charles e.

Yankee gutters installed over 20 ft. Iron in early american roofs the smithsonian journal of history 3 no. Copper pipe flashings are also important on. New slate roofing slate roof repair new tile roofing tile roof repair copper roofing copper gutters ornamental copper work roof consulting and evaluations historical masonry restoration.

Po box 501 9058 oakland rd. Regular inspection of the metal liner is one of the best ways to prolong the life of the gutters as the metal helps to protect the wood box from mildew and moisture. The upper edge of the gutter is folded over 3 4 to engage the apron flashing. It has since opened offices in cincinnati 1996 cleveland 1999 new orleans.

While relatively efficient these gutters often require frequent repairs. Yankee gutters are common on older slate roofs. Unlike regular gutters yankee gutters are incorporated into the cornice structure of a building. The mission of the national slate association is to establish a material and installation standard for and promotion of natural roofing slate in north america.

Contractor profile spencer powers. Yankee gutters on slate roofs also called philadelphia gutters pole gutters flush gutters and standing gutters this gutter system is built on the plane of the roof as opposed to built in or box gutters which are recessed below the plane of the roof usually at the eaves. Its upper edge is nailed at 3 o c while its lower end hooks over the lock of the gutter. With nowhere for the metal to move it will move and split the seams.