Offers a secondary line of defence against wind driven rain where a roof slope abuts a vertical wall.
Abutment secret gutter.
Asg abutment secret gutter for use where the sloping edge of a flat interlocking tiled roof abuts a wall.
The two bars on the section prevent moisture from entering the roof space.
In this video i will be installing an abutment soaker also known commonly as an abutment gutter or secret gutter.
A secret gutter or continuous soaker is the better option for use with single lapped flat tiles as it captures water that runs off the sides of the tiles at the abutment.
The abutment soaker also known as a secret gutter gives a weatherproof protection seal between a sloping roof and a vertical abutment.
Being easy to cut and install makes this product an ideal solution for these otherwise complicated details.
A cover flashing can be used in addition to the secret gutter for added protection against excess water flow and build up of debris.
This is a slightly unusual example as it s.
A secret gutter should be provided when using any interlocking flat tile or slate.
Gas 1 abutment flashing can be used with slates or tiles where a roof abuts an adjoining wall.
The l shape flashing provides a secret gutter against the wall with a sanded bar onto which tiles or slates can be bedded.
Secret gutter is fitted into its final position start fixing of the secret gutter from its foot using 25mm clout headed nails at a maximum of 500mm centres onto the roofing battens consecutive lengths of abutment secret gutters are laid dressed to shed water down the slope allowing a minimum 150mm vertical overlap at any joints.
Do you have an alternative product to use at an abutment other than using a continuous soaker or secret gutter with a step and cover flashing when using interlocking plain tiles.
The abutment soaker is manufactured from a glass fibre polyester laminate with a uv resistant polyester film on the upper face.
The side abutment grp secret gutter offers a secondary line of defence against wind driven rain where a roof slope abuts a vertical wall.
Side abutment grp secret gutter.
Very tough shatter resistant grp will withstand harsh weather conditions.
