b"TECHNICAL & RESEARCHrior edge of the gutter. downspoutconnections,andexpan- GaryGilmore,RRO, There must be wood blocking in place.sion joints must be sealed to be water- REWO,CITLevelI, This blocking must be secured per thetight.is director of the roof requirements of the manufacturer, localGutterstrapsandsupportbracketsconsultantgroup, code, FM Global, 3and the Sheet Metalmust be securely attached, sized, andLerchBatesBuilding andAirConditioningContractorsspaced to be capable of supporting theInsight,inTexas, National Association (SMACNA), 4andgutter under load.where he is responsi-itmustbewideenoughtosupportDownspouts must be sized, spaced, andble for overseeing and the entire width of the horizontal decksecured per design criteria and specifi- executing roofing and flange of the metal edge or gutter. cations. buildingenclosure The roof membrane will typically beassessments,infra-extended out and over the face of theREFERENCES Gary Gilmore, RRO,redscanning,design, woodblockingandbefastenedinto1.InternationalCodeCouncil(ICC).REWO, CIT Level I contractdocument the wood blocking per the roof manu- 2021. International Energy Conservationreview, quality assur-facturers requirements. The metal gut- Code. Country Club Hills, IL: ICC. ance observations, and field performance testing ter and metal fascia are then secured2.NationalRoofingContractorsservices. Gilmore has extensive experience work-into the wood blocking in accordanceAssociation (NRCA). 2019. The NRCAing with owners, architects, general contractors, with the manufacturer, local code, FMRoofingManual:MembraneRoofand trade contractors, assisting them in selecting Global, and SMACNA requirements.Systems. Rosemont, IL: NRCA. and installing roofing and facade systems that are The gutter should be sloped to drain3.FMGlobal.2021.RoofLoadsandappropriate for their specific project needs with toward the downspouts. Drainage.FM1-54.Providence,RI:regard to building code and energy code require-Expansion joints must be installed atFM Global. ments, building type and occupancy, and cost con-the prescribed intervals based on the4.SheetMetalandAirConditioningstraints. He has direct experience in field instal-gutter size and length as well as specificContractors'NationalAssociationlation of roofing and cladding systems obtained building use and design requirements.(SMACNA).2012.Architecturalthrough his early career on the contractor and Gutter connections, overlaps, corners,SheetMetalManual.Chantily,VA:manufacturer representative side of the industry.www.mrca.orgMidwest Roofer 11 23"