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Box gutters and roof drainage in Point Cook

Box gutters sit within the roof rather than at its edge, so they carry more water in a concealed position and a blockage has nowhere benign to go. The safeguard is the overflow, and it has to discharge to the atmosphere where a failure is visible. We have recorded a Point Cook box gutter overflow plumbed so it does not, which turns a visible warning into a hidden one.

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Box gutters and roof drainage in Point Cook: common questions

What is wrong with an overflow going into the drain?

It removes the warning. The whole purpose is that a blockage shows itself as water pouring down an external wall, where you notice it and act.

Are box gutters a bad idea?

No, they are a normal detail on many designs. They just carry less tolerance for neglect, so the overflow and regular clearing matter more.

How do I maintain one?

Keep it clear of debris, especially after construction, and check after heavy rain that the overflow is not discharging.

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