Attaching Gutters to Exposed Rafter Tails
Atlanta86
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I’m building a craftsman style home that will include exposed rafter tails. I’m also gong to have half-round gutters and need to find an attractive way of of attaching them to the rafter tails (no fascia.) I did a bit of online research and found what appeared to be the perfect answer at The Bungalow Gutter Bracket Company (bungalowgutterbracket.com), but although their website looks great, their phone has been disconnected and I have been unable to contact them. Does anyone know if these guys are still in business? If not, can anyone recommend a manufacturer of a similar product.
I would appreciate your recommendations.
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Well, that's bad news. I know the owner of the company and I had noticed a For Sale sign in his yard recently. Not sure what's up, but the domain has expired on his other project websites.
Those hangers are extremely atractive, well made, and very pricey. I haven't bought any for 4-5 years, but they were $30+/ea then for the simple ones, IIRC. It doesn't appear anything has been added to the site since the pictures for that project.
The other options I'm aware of are the Berger #11 shank, which mounts to the side of the rafter tail, the #12 which mounts to the roof, and several roof mount hidden hanger options.
http://www.bergerbuildingproducts.com/pdfs/catalog_HR%20gutter.pdf
Seeyou- thanks for the recommendation. It is strange that the Gutter Bracket Company website is up but there appears to be nobody home?
What I like about the products featered on the site is that they wrap around the rafter tail instead of simply nailing into the side. I think it not only looks better but provides better support.
Are you aware of anyone who makes a gutter bracket like this? Thanks again for the input.
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I, too, would suggest the Berger product line but would go with the J-roof hanger from the Eurocraft line. This is a top notch product. it does not clamp the rafter like the GBC product (which is very nice, sorry to see they're not around anymore) but it is heavy duty and could be fastened to the end and top of the rafter tail, possibly recessed into the edge of the wood by routering out a slot equal to the width and depth of hanger. You won't have the nice detail but you will have a well fastened gutter with a well hidden bracket.
See the 2nd page of this pdf:
http://www.bergerbuildingproducts.com/pdfs/catalog_EuraCraft.pdf
It will probably stay up until the pre-paid hosting fees are used up.
Or until they notice the charges on their credit card.