The Bungalow Gutter Bracket Co.

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The budget on my project is very tight, but I want to use your brackets. Which bracket should I select ?

Architects & Designers

Things to consider

Our UNI-BRACKET. Simply make sure the rafter tails are plumb cut.

Architects' FAQ

Homeowners

My rafter tails are square cut, and the budget on my project is very tight. Which bracket should I select.

Gutter Manufacturers

BUILDERS & INSTALLERS

L.E.E.D & Copper

Our UNI-BRACKET. The lead time for these type UNI-BRACKETS just takes longer

Preservation Groups & Neighborhood Assoc.'s

Installation Suggestions

Does it matter that my rafters (or beams) are wider than the normal 1 1/2" construction ?

How to request Cadd Files, Spec.'s, a Sample Bracket, or an Architect's/Designer's Library Binder

No, not at all. You can specify our UNI-BRACKETS. or we can custom fabricate something for you

Developers

Can I custom design my own UNI-BRACKET ?

Photo Album

Yes. We would consider that a "custom" bracket fabrication, which means the lead time and cost would increase.

Bracket Categories & Ordering

What size gutter should I specify ?

Order Forms

There are many web sites and books on this subject. Most of our sales are for 6" gutters, and a few for 5".

Find a distributor

Is the amount of rainfall the only determining factor in sizing a gutter ?

No. in our opinion, a 5" gutter, even on a small. 1000 s.f. building looks too small in proportion, and almost not visible form a distance. A 6" gutter just has a nice scale, and adds a bit of a horizontal element.

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What others are saying

Do you make gutter brackets for post & beam rafter tail homes ?

Just Imagine

Yes. If you go to our "custom bracket" photos, you will see a few, including a red 9.4 pound timber bracket made of 1/4" and 3/8" solid steel for a 5 1/2" wide timber.

About us

Can I design my own bracket ?

Absolutely ! Just e-mail us and we'll send you some cadd files for reference. Please just remember that depending on your design, the cost may easily exceed your budget

How can I prevent the brackets from being "value engineered" out of the project ?

News & Events

If you are using our UNI-BRACKETS which cost the least, then there is little that can be done. We do suggest that if you are specifying a "custom" bracket, then include in your specifications the UNI-BRACKET as a "bid alternate".

	Q1		How do you brackets compare to other ways of attaching guttering ?

			They don't. Our brackets are significantly more aesthetically pleasing, exhibit the nature of the attachment functionally, and superior in strength. We do not consider our brackets as just another way of securing guttering, but rather fine hardware.
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			Doesn't cost less to just build a Fascia Board around the entire house, and use the fascia mount brackets that are sold by others ?
	Q1

			No, not when you compare the cost of using the proper exterior grade wood for the fascia board and the proper priming and two coats of paint. ( see " JUST IMAGINE" page)
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			Are these brackets complimentary to the "New Urbanist" movement ?
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			As an architect and/or designer, you are probably best suited to determine this. We understand this "movement" encompasses many, many different ideas which are not all about architecture. But we do know that one aspect of the "ideal" community is less vehicles and more walking, which means more than ever details on your designs will be seen and appreciated.
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			Do I need a bracket on every rafter tail ?
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			It depends, in part on, where you live in the United States. You can put a bracket on every other rafter tail ( assuming your rafter tails are approx. 16" o.c. ) if you live in a rain prone area in the winter months. If you live in an area that receives good amounts of snow or ice storms during the winter, we recommend one on every rafter tail. If your rafter tails are 24” o.c., then we recommend a bracket each one. Also, the " weight" or thickness of the copper guttering you plan to use should also be considered. A thin copper gutter may warp slightly if spacing is more than 32" o.c., which seems to be an industry standard in the spacing of other types of guttering support. Finally, from a pure aesthetic point of view, a bracket on every rafter tail looks very nice.
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