Gutter Talk: Common Gutter Industry Terms

February 5, 2016 Senox Marketing
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Here at Senox, we’ve been in the seamless rain gutter industry for over 40 years so we’re used to talking about gutters. We know not everyone is as familiar with the jargon as we are and have compiled this handy list to help you if you come across some verbiage you don’t know.

Describing the Condition of the Gutter


Into the House: The gutter bows outward at the center. From the machine the run has a left hand curve, the gutter machine is out of alignment and may need to be serviced.
FIG 1: RUNNING INTO THE HOUSE

FIG 1: INTO THE HOUSE


Away from the House: The gutter bows outward at the ends. From the machine the run has a right hand curve, the machine is out of alignment and may need to be serviced.
FIG 2: RUNNING AWAY FROM THE HOUSE

FIG 2: AWAY FROM THE HOUSE



Top Lip into the House: The end of the top lip of the gutter is closer to the fascia board than the middle is. The gutter machine is out of alignment and may need to be serviced.
FIG 3: TOP LIP INTO THE HOUSE

FIG 3: TOP LIP INTO


Top Lip Away from the House: The middle of the top lip of the gutter is closer to the fascia board than the end is. The machine is out of alignment and may need to be serviced.
FIG 4: TOP LIP AWAY FROM THE HOUSE

FIG 4: TOP LIP AWAY FROM



Running Uphill: The gutter is higher at the ends than it is at the center. The run has an upward curve, the gutter machine is out of alignment and may need to be serviced.
FIG 5: RUNNING UPHILL

FIG 5: RUNNING UPHILL


Running Downhill: The gutter is lower at the ends than it is at the center. The run has a downward curve, the gutter machine is out of alignment and may need to be serviced.
FIG 6: RUNNING DOWNHILL

FIG 6: RUNNING DOWNHILL



Plumb: The gutter is straight up and down as seen from the end of the run. If the gutter is not plumb, consider adding supports behind the gutter.
FIG 7: PLUMB VS. NOT PLUMB

FIG 7: PLUMB VS. NOT PLUMB


Oil Canning: The bottom of the run is warped and ripply, typically caused when the gutter is stretched. Reduce by positioning your run out stands closer together.
FIG 8: OIL CANNING

FIG 8: OIL CANNING

Oil Canning can also be caused by the gutter machine being out of alignment. If you are using proper run out stands and the problem persists, your machine may need to be serviced.

If using a Senox Barracuda or KWM Ironman machine, consult the KWM Machine Manual for tips on troubleshooting some of these problems.

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