Commercial Gutters
Gutters For Commercial Buildings
We know first hand the long list of worries that come along with running a business, and a dysfunctional gutter and/or gutter drainage system should not be on that list. Rain Guard Inc. offers the OKC and surrounding areas a variety of gutter services including gutter installation, gutter maintenance, repairs, cleaning, drainage solutions, and more to ensure your gutter and gutter drainage systems are working at their highest level. We have installed gutters on offices, hospitals, retail stores, churches, schools, and more. Rain Guard Inc.‘s knowledgeable and professional team can help you and your business with everything from gutter related and beyond.
It is important to note that commercial gutters are not exactly the same as residential gutters. Although the materials used for both applications are similar, the main differences are often the size and the state-required building codes for non-residential properties.
BOX GUTTERS
The Box Gutter style is used in both commercial and residential applications as the shape offers a very clean and contemporary appearance. This shape allows them to control the large flow of water from the roof effectively while maintaining a sleek and professional aesthetic when installed on a non-residential property. This style is also compatible with collector heads and additional gutter system accessories.
BOX GUTTERS
The Box Gutter style is used in both commercial and residential applications as the shape offers a very clean and contemporary appearance. This shape allows them to control the large flow of water from the roof effectively while maintaining a sleek and professional aesthetic when installed on a non-residential property. This style is also compatible with collector heads and additional gutter system accessories.
FLAT ROOF GUTTERS
You can assume that gutters are the most cost-effective drainage solution for flat roofs – and you’d be right! Gutters are an essential part of any roof system, regardless of style. Water should follow the slight pitch in the flat roof and drain towards the gutter system, which will move it down the downspout and away from the roof helping to prevent damage to the buildings structure.
Commercial Gutter Sizes and Materials
Commercial gutters can and should be manufactured in a variety of sizes. The most common size used in commercial gutters is 6-inch because it allows for more runoff due to the larger size of the roof on non-residential buildings.
When thinking about new gutter installation, it is crucial to take the potential water volume into consideration. This is why it is also important to factor in the downspout size. At Rain Guard, Inc. we are prepared to take all factors into consideration and make all the adaptations necessary to design a perfectly functioning gutter system. Note that all changes to your gutter system should be made specifically by the manufacturers or professionals like us.
OKLAHOMA STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR GUTTERS
Building codes will vary depending on location, but because commercial buildings are typically similar in sizes, gutter systems in Oklahoma are usually covered under local building regulations.
Some of the state gutter regulations would involve the size, material, and any other specific details regarding the location. Another OK state gutter regulation that needs to be taken into consideration is where the gutter drainage is directed and ways it is reducing flooding in nearby buildings and/or sewer systems. Due to our multiple decades of combined guttering experience, our team here at Rain Guard knows all the specific required state codes for buildings of all shapes and sizes according to the location. Our gutter team is also more than happy to explain to you our process and why commercial gutters are different from residential gutters. Give Rain Guard a call to schedule an appointment for your free gutter estimate!
