The gutter slope also called the pitch is the amount the gutter tilts down to let rainwater flow out of it.
Poor slope gutters.
Proper gutter systems divert the flow of water away from your home and direct it towards nearby storm drain systems.
Gutters play an important role in keeping your home structurally sound by directing water away from the foundation of the home.
Technically speaking the slope also called the pitch of the gutters is the amount by which the gutters slant downward along the path of the water flow.
However for gutters to function correctly they require a slight slope called a pitch which causes rainwater to flow to the downspouts.
For spans longer than 40 feet it s wise to have a downspout on each end and start the high spot of the gutter in the center.
You can tell if your drain has a poor slope by looking in the gutter after a rainstorm.
If gutters don t slope water gathers in them.
First measure the slope from the peak to the downspout.
If you can see standing water you need to re pitch your gutters.
The amount of collected water increases until it spills over the sides of the gutter.
An incorrect slope can cause substantial gutter system malfunction.
Poor gutter drainage puts your home at high risk for water damage.
Gutters should drop a quarter inch every 10 feet in order to keep water flowing toward downspouts.
The standard slope for rain gutters is half of an inch for every 10 feet.