Gutter outlet

Abstract

A gutter outlet (10) having a connecting portion (12) for attachment to a base wall of a gutter, and a downpipe connector portion (13) having at least one pair of spaced apart planar, substantially parallel sidewalls (15) and a pair of shaped sidewalls (16) adapted to allow attachment of various cross-sectional shape downpipes.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a gutter outlet. In particular, the invention relates to a gutter outlet for enabling improved convenience when fitting the gutter outlet in a roof gutter and / or the fitting of the downpipe thereto. BACKGROUND ART [0002] Gutter outlets are known in the art of roofing. [0003] Gutter outlets are used in the construction of guttering systems for buildings. The guttering system is normally fitted adjacent to the facia or eaves of the building and abuts the edge of the sloping roof sheets in order to collect and direct water which lands on the roof during rain periods. The gutter is a generally U-shaped member and is generally provided with an opening in a base wall thereof to allow water to be directed out of the gutter. Generally, a substantially vertical pipe called a downpipe is associated with the opening in the gutter member to direct the water to a sewerage system or the like. [0004] The gutter outlet is used to connec...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides a gutter outlet that can be attached to a gutter base wall and can accommodate various downpipe shapes and sizes. The gutter outlet has a connecting portion for attachment to the gutter base wall and a downpipe connector portion for attachment of a downpipe. The gutter outlet is made from a sheet metal blank, which allows for a more efficient and complete drainage of fluid from the gutter system. The invention also includes markings to assist with the location of the gutter outlet in the gutter. The downpipe connector portion can be a spout or two concentric downpipe connectors. The gutter outlet is manufactured using a process called cold drawing or deep drawing, which changes the mechanical properties of the metal and results in an accurate size and smooth surface finish. The invention provides a more efficient and effective gutter outlet for drainage of fluid from the gutter system."

Problems solved by technology

A problem exists with the gutter outlet in that when a circular downpipe is used, the person fitting the gutter must use the circular gutter outlet.

In addition to this problem, when replacing guttering or downpipes, quite often some components of the gutter are reused.

When the fitter attempts to use the rectangular gutter outlet, the circular hole in the gutter prevents the rectangular gutter outlet from properly seating and / or sealing in the gutter.

This leads to leaking of water through the opening.

This problem can be overcome by forming an enlarged skirt to surround the skirt on the gutter outlet and cover the remainder of the circular hole, but this is tedious and time consuming.

This would allow the manufacturer, supplier and fitter to make, sell and fit a single type of gutter outlet, thus saving costs and time.

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