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Expert: Todd E. Miller - 6/12/2006


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I JUST HAD A METAL ROOF INSTALLED ON MY HOUSE. I LOVE THE ROOF HOWEVER I HAVE NOTICED IN A HEAVY RAIN THAT THE WATER OVERSHOOTS MY GUTTERS. THE INSTALLERS GAVE THE METAL A 1 1/2" OVERHANG.

IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO TO DIVERT THIS WATER DOWN INTO MY GUTTERS.

Answer
I always suggest mounting gutters as high as possible and using 6" gutters instead of 5" with metal roofs. If you wish, diverters can be mounted on the outside edge of the gutters to help catch water. They would need to be specially made from painted .032" thick aluminum.

I hope this helps.

Todd Miller
tmiller@classicroof.com

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Todd E. Miller

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I am available to answer any questions pertaining to residential (or other sloped) metal roofing. I have knowledge of most available products but I like to approach projects from a "needs" basis and analyze them individually. Additionally, I can answer most questions about building ventilation.

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I have worked for a manufacturer of residential metal roofing since 1980. I currently serve as President and have been involved with a wide variety of projects of all types across the world.

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I am a board member for Metal Construction Association, Metal Roofing Alliance, the local United Way, our church, and our son's school.

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Over the years, I have had articles appear in several trade journals including RSI, Remodeling, and Qualified Remodeler.

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I have a B.A. in Communications and have also completed three years of training with the E-Myth Academy.

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