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RAIN WATER GUTTER DESIGN CALCULATIONS

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Sloped Roof Rain Water Gutter

RAIN WATER GUTTER DESIGN CALCULATIONS

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SLOPED ROOF RAIN WATER GUTTER

Designing a rainwater gutter system for a sloped roof involves several key calculations to ensure that
the system can handle expected rainfall without overflowing. The process involves estimating the
roof area, rainfall intensity, gutter size, downspout placement, and other elements. Here’s a
breakdown of how to perform these calculations:

### 1. **Calculate the Roof Catchment Area**

The amount of rainwater collected depends on the surface area of the roof. For sloped roofs, the
effective roof area is projected as if the roof were flat.

Formula:

Roof Area (A) = Length (L) X Width X Cosine of Roof Pitch Angle (THETA)

Where:

- L is the length of the roof

- W is the width of the roof

- θ is the pitch angle of the roof

If the slope is steep, the area might be reduced based on the cosine of the roof angle. For smaller
slopes, this correction is minor.

2. **Determine Rainfall Intensity**

Rainfall intensity is based on the historical data for the location. It’s measured in millimeters per
hour (mm/h) and often provided for specific storm return periods (e.g., 10-year storm, 100-year
storm). You can find this data from local meteorological agencies.

3. Calculate the Required Gutter Capacity

The gutter must handle the maximum runoff generated by the roof area during peak rainfall
intensity.

Formula:

Flow Rate (Q) = Rainfall Intensity (I) X Roof Area (A)/3600


Where:

- **Q** is the required gutter flow rate (liters per second or L/s)

- **I** is the rainfall intensity in mm/h

- **A** is the roof area in square meters (m²)

- 3600 is the conversion from hours to seconds

### 4. **Gutter Sizing**

The size of the gutter should be able to handle the calculated flow rate. Common gutter shapes
include half-round and rectangular profiles. Each has a maximum flow rate it can handle, based on
its cross-sectional area and slope.

Use this table (for example) to select the gutter size:

| Gutter Size (mm) | Max Flow Rate (L/s) |

|------------------|---------------------|

| 100 mm | 0.98 L/s |

| 125 mm | 1.88 L/s |

| 150 mm | 3.14 L/s |

Check the available gutter sizes in your region and ensure the size can accommodate the calculated
flow rate.

### 5. **Downspout Placement and Sizing**

Downspouts carry water from the gutters to the ground or drainage system. Properly sizing and
placing downspouts is crucial to avoid overloading gutters.

#### Downspout Sizing Formula:

\[

\text{Downspout Capacity (Q)} = \frac{\text{Area (A)} \times \text{Flow Rate}}{\text{Number of


Downspouts}}

\]

Where:
- **Q** is the required downspout capacity

- **A** is the cross-sectional area of the downspout

- **Flow Rate** is the total flow rate of water from the roof

Common downspout diameters and capacities (approximate):

| Downspout Diameter (mm) | Max Flow Rate (L/s) |

|-------------------------|---------------------|

| 75 mm | 1.5 L/s |

| 100 mm | 3.0 L/s |

| 125 mm | 5.5 L/s |

For larger roofs or higher rainfall intensities, more downspouts may be necessary.

### 6. **Gutter Slope**

Ensure that the gutter has a proper slope toward the downspouts. A slope of about 1:500 to 1:200 is
typically recommended (i.e., 2–5 mm of drop for every meter of gutter length). This slope ensures
that water flows efficiently toward the downspouts.

### Example Calculation:

#### Given:

- Roof length: 20 meters

- Roof width: 10 meters

- Roof pitch: 30°

- Rainfall intensity: 100 mm/h (for a 10-year storm)

#### 1. Roof Catchment Area:

A = 20 \, \text{m} \times 10 \, \text{m} \times \cos(30°) = 173.2 \, \text{m²}

\]

#### 2. Flow Rate:

\[
\text{Q} = \frac{100 \, \text{mm/h} \times 173.2 \, \text{m²}}{3600} = 4.81 \, \text{L/s}

\]

#### 3. Gutter Size:

Based on the table above, a 150 mm gutter, which handles about 3.14 L/s, would be appropriate.
Since the total flow is 4.81 L/s, you could either increase the gutter size or add additional
downspouts to distribute the load.

#### 4. Downspout Placement:

For two downspouts:

\[

\text{Each Downspout} = \frac{4.81}{2} = 2.4 \, \text{L/s}

\]

A 100 mm diameter downspout (3.0 L/s capacity) would work well.

### Conclusion

- **Gutter size**: 150 mm

- **Downspouts**: Two 100 mm diameter downspouts, properly spaced along the roof edge

- **Gutter slope**: 1:300 slope toward the downspouts

By following these steps, you can design an efficient rainwater gutter system for your sloped roof.
Let me know if you need any adjustments or additional details!

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