Rain gutters on metal carport?

[Wise Woman]

Hi everyone. So we are now approaching the 6 month mark on our new coop and run. We knew there would be lots of tweaking to do and so we have started that process. We need to add rain gutters to our metal carport turned chicken run. We had water come in all around the perimeter of the run this winter and I know a lot of it was from run off from the roof.

I am wondering is this a DYI job or should I just call in the gutter professionals and let them handle it? I know we will probably always have a little moisture coming in around the bottom, but I want to keep it as dry as possible. Next winter we will be enclosing the whole run in plastic and that will help as well.

For summer, we have already installed 90% black shade cloth all along the south side of the run in an effort to keep it cool in there during the summer. I will also be adding fans if necessary and and other chicken cooling treats, depending on the weather. I want to get the water issue resolved over the summer though so we have minimal amounts coming in should we get a bad winter. Here is a picture of the run where we need to install the gutters. Thanks for your suggestions!

 

[Relleoms]

Following! We also like to add gutters on our metal roof.

 

[cavemanrich]

Everything is a DIY if you have the equipment,tools , and capability. I see that the overhang is somewhat significant. You may need to add something to bring the fascia out some. If you use an oversize gutter, then you may get away with attaching to fascia as is.
Second observation is that the fascia looks to be metal. You would need to use screws.
Hope this helps,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[Wise Woman]

Yes, the fascia is metal, as is the roof. And there is a good overhang. It is a snow load roof, which is why it is done like this. I think hubby has the tools and capability, but not sure he has the inclination. Sometimes if I can show him how to do something, he is more inclined to try and do it. This seems kind of tricky though so I thought I'd better get some opinions.

 

[imnukensc]

Gutters, like the plastic ones sold at Lowes or Home Depot, are fairly easy to install. If that facia is metal you'll have to use metal screws instead of wood screws for the hangers. You'll want 1/2 inch slope for every 10 feet of gutter run so it helps to have a chalk box/line.

 

[Wise Woman]

Thank you. I am thinking of calling the place where we bought the carport from and asking them what they think about how to do this as well. I appreciate the advice.

 

[cavemanrich]

I am not a fan of gutters. My house and garage have no gutters. I do have roof overhang. My reason for no gutters is the winter Ice Dams that form. The gutters make the situation worse. BTW, I am knowledgeable in roofing, and am aware of installing the 36 inch Ice Shield at the low part of shingle roof. If the pitch is low, I would double to 6 feet rather than 3. There are options like putting heated wire to help melt the ice. Just more things to have concern with.
If ice dams form on metal roof, the leaking may be at the seams 1 to 2 feet up, and you will have annoying dripping, but what is worse, is the possibility of earlier rusting. Here is a diagram of how Ice dams look.

Without the gutters, the water has easier way to drip off.
Here is another link from search that may be helpful.
https://www.google.com/search?clien...9.583...0j0i67k1j0i24k1.0.385HZWZTNus#imgrc=_
Hope this link works.

 

[cavemanrich]

This picture shows how gutters aid in Ice Dam formation. I know the carport is not heated like the interior of home. The dams can still form and sunshine warmth will cause snow to melt.

 

[imnukensc]

I can certainly see your point, but ice dams and snow are not a problem here. I don't know which Enchanted Forest Wise Woman is in.

 

[Wise Woman]

Yikes! Thank you cavemanrich. Hadn't thought about that. Just the water running off the roof. Will definitely do some more research. I was hoping to do some rainwater collecting via these gutters, but perhaps it isn't a grand idea.