Exposed Rafter Tails Gutters

By cutting notches into the rafter tails for example you could create a place to rest gutters directly within the roof structure an elegant solution before modern gutters became available.
Exposed rafter tails gutters. Sep 30 2012 installing gutters on bungalows with exposed rafter tails isn t an easy task. Roof mounted shank circle with recessed fascia board. However half of the tail will still be exposed and you will still see the entire open rafter bay from underneath. 6 circle w spring 11 shank exposed rafter fastened with speed master screws.
I have built several craftsman style homes with exposed tails. Often found on craftsman bungalows exposed rafter tails were originally and literally the roof rafters extending out of the house. 6 12 roof pitch shown. Exposed rafter tails also offered the possibility of function.
There really is no way around the fact that your gutters will cover the top half of the tail. The typical ones back then were cedar i ve repaired ones up to 40 ft long. Bungalow gutter bracket co. Jobs with rafter tails rather than a fascia boards will require the use of a rafter mounted shank.
They would notch the top of.