Drainage ; A system of gutters and drainpipes that carry water away from the foundation of a house.
Drop Outlet; Formed piece that serves as the hole from which the water travels from the horizontal section of the gutter to the downspout.
Elbow; Pre-finished angled piece for directing water flow.
End Cap; Flat formed piece that is placed at the end of a gutter section.
Fascia; A flat board that runs horizontally along the eaves of a roof, typically capping the ends of the roof rafters to give the roof edge a more finished look and provide a base for attaching gutters.
Gutters; Horizontal channels installed at the edge of a roof to carry rainwater or melted snow away from the house.
Hanger; Flat strap that is installed under the roofing matierial and hold up the horizontal section of the gutter
Inside mitre box; A corner piece of the horizontal section that is deflected in.
Leader; A pipe that carries rainwater from the gutters to the ground, sewers, or wells.
Outside mitre box; A corner piece of the horizontal section that is deflected out.
Pitch; The angle at which a horizontal section of gutter is tilted in order to force water to flow toward a downspout.
Run; Length of a horizontal section of gutter.
Splashblock; Plastic or concrete surface put under a downspout to direct water away from the house
Strap; Flat hangers that are nailed into the house to hold the downspouts in place.
