(Specifier Note: The purpose of this guide specification is to assist the specifier in

correctly specifying seamless sheet metal gutter and downspout products and
execution. The specifier needs to edit the guide specifications to fit the needs of
specific projects. Contact Garrety Manufacturing to assist in appropriate product
selections. Throughout the guide specification, there are Specifier Notes to assist in
the editing of the file. Specifier Notes should be deleted after editing has been
completed.
References have been made within the text of the specification to MasterFormat
Section numbers and titles, specifier needs to coordinate these numbers and titles
with sections included for the specific project. Brackets [ ]; AND; and OR have
been used to indicate when a selection is required.
Garrety Manufacturing, Inc. currently provides seamless gutter products in the
states of Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and Delaware. Gutter and downspout
products can be shipped throughout the United States; product length is limited
based on method of shipping. Contact Garrety Manufacturing, Inc. to confirm
shipping availability.
SECTION 07 62 13
SHEET METAL GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS
Gutters and Downspouts by Garrety Manufacturing, Inc.

PART 1 - GENERAL
SCHEDULE 0 - SECTION INCLUDES
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Gutters and downspouts
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Accessories
(Specifier Note: COORDINATE References Article and delete reference standards
that are deleted in the body of the spec during editing.)
SCHEDULE 1 - REFERENCES
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4

ASTM A653:
Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc Coated
(Galvanized) or Zinc Iron Alloy Coated (Galvannealed by the Hot Dip
Process.
ASTM A792: Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, 55 percent Aluminum
Zinc Alloy Coated by the Hot Dip Process.
ASTM A924: Standard Specification for General Requirements for Steel
Sheet, Metallic Coated by the Hot Dip Process.
ASTM B370: Standard Specification for Copper Sheet and Strip for Building
Construction.

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PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - National Green Building System (NGBS)
SCHEDULE 2 - SUBMITTALS
(Specifier Note: DELETE Submittal Procedures paragraph when not required.
Coordinate requirements with Division 01, Section 01 33 00 Submittal
Procedures.)
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Refer to Section [01 33 00 Submittal Procedures] [insert
section number and title].
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Product Data: Submit manufacturer current technical
literature for each type of product.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Samples: Provide nominal 3 x 5 inch sample of each color
indicated for gutters, downspouts and accessories.
(Specifier Note: DELETE LEED submittal requirements when project is not
pursuing LEED certification. LEED for Homes is 2009 version; LEED-NC v2.2 credits
are in red LEED-NC v3 credits are in red bold.)
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - LEED Submittals:
LEED for Homes, Material and Resources (MR):

3.1
A.

Credit MR 2.2: Product Certificates for Environmentally Preferable Products

having recycled content, documentation indicating percentages by weight of
postconsumer and pre-consumer recycled content.
LEED for New Construction, Materials and Resources (MR):

3.2
A.
B.

Product Certificates for Credit [MR 4] [MR 4.1[and Credit MR 4.2]]: For
products having recycled content, documentation indicating percentages by
weight of postconsumer and preconsumer recycled content.
Product Certificates for Credit [MR 5] [MR 5.1[and Credit MR 5.2]]: For
products and materials required to comply with requirements for regionally
manufactured materials. Include statement indicating cost, location of
manufacturer, and distance to Project for each regionally manufactured
material.

(Specifier Note: DELETE NGBS submittal requirements when project is not a

residential project or project is not pursuing National Association of Home Builders
certification. Credits are for NGBS for New Construction version 2008.)
A.

NGBS Submittals:

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3.3

Practice 601 Quality of Construction Materials and Waste

A.

3.4

Practice 601.7: Provide a list of building materials that do

not require additional site applied finishes.
Include
manufacturers product literature showing type of finish
applied to building materials.

Practice 604 Recycled-Content Building Materials

(Specifier Note: Recycled content of products must contain a minimum of 25

percent recycled content when pursuing Practice 604.1.)
A.

Practice 604.1:
Provide documentation
percentages, by weight, of recycled content.

indicating

(Specifier Note: Verify location of Garrety Manufacturing facility when pursuing

Practice 608.1.)
3.5

Practice 608 Indigenous Materials

A.

3.6

Practice 608.1:
Provide documentation indicating
manufacturing location of indigenous materials that are
extracted, processed, and manufactured within 500 miles of
project site.

Practice 1001 Building Owners Manual for One- and Two-Family

Dwellings
A.

Practice 1001.1(20): Provide documentation indicating how

to maintain and care for material.

SCHEDULE 3 - QUALITY ASSURANCE

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Manufacturer Qualifications: Manufacturer shall have a
minimum of five (5) years experience in the production of sheet metal gutters and
downspouts.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Fabricator Qualifications: Shall be approved by
manufacturer for fabrication of gutters and downspouts.
SCHEDULE 4 - DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
(Specifier Note: DELETE Product Requirement paragraph when not required.
Coordinate requirements with Division 01, Section 01 60 00 Product
Requirements.)
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Refer to Section [01 60 00 Product Requirements] [insert
section number and title].

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PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Store materials on dry, level, firm, and clean surface.
SCHEDULE 5 - WARRANTY
(Specifier Note: 20 year warranty is only for Kynar Coatings, no warranty for
silicone modified polyester coating, galvanized, galvalume or aluminum mill
finishes.)
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Finish Warranty:
0.1

0.2

Manufacturing Defects: Standard form in which manufacturer agrees to

repair or replace items that fail by blistering, checks, crazes, flakes, peels or
weathers unevenly due to a defect in manufacturing within warranty period
from date of original installation.
Warranty Period: 20 years.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
(Specifier Note: Garrety Manufacturing, Inc. currently provides seamless gutter
products in the states of Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and Delaware. Gutter
and downspout products can be shipped throughout the United States; product
length is limited based on method of shipping. Contact Garrety Manufacturing, Inc.
to confirm shipping availability.)
SCHEDULE 0 - MANUFACTURER
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Garrety
(www.garretymfg.com).

Manufacturing,

Inc.

(800-628-5849)

(Specifier Note: DELETE or COORDINATE Substitution Limitations paragraph if

substitutions, are addressed in Section 01 25 00 Substitution Procedures.)
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Substitutions:
1.1
[OR]
1.2

[Not Permitted.]
[Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions
of [Section 01 60 00 Product Requirements] [insert section number and
title].]

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(Specifier Note: It is the Design Professionals responsibility to verify gutter and

downspouts are sized in accordance with local building codes for rainfall intensities
based on project specific roof areas.)
SCHEDULE 1 - GUTTERS
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Materials:
0.1

Aluminum Coil Stock: Formed and coated aluminum coil stock; 3105 H24
aluminum.

(Specifier Note: Aluminum-Zinc Alloy Coated Steel is standard; G90 galvanized

steel is used when Galvanized Steel is selected as the exposed gutter finish.)
[OR]
0.2

Steel Coil Stock: [Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated Steel Sheet: ASTM A792,

Class AZ50 coating designation] [G90 galvanized steel in accordance with
ASTM A653 and A924].

[OR]
0.3

Copper Coil Stock: Sheet stock meeting ASTM B370, cold-rolled, H00 or H01
temper.

(Specifier Note: Select appropriate profile and size to meet project requirements.)
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Box Gutter Fabrication [, with roof flange]:
1.1
1.2

Gutter Size: 7 inches.

Length: Continuous.

(Specifier Note: 0.050 aluminum thickness only available in box gutter without
roof flange.)
1.3

[Aluminum Thickness: [0.032] [0.040] [0.050] inch.]

[OR]
1.4

[Steel Thickness: [0.028 (24 gauge)] [0.034 (22 gauge)] inch.]

[OR]
1.5

[Copper Weight: [20] [16] ounce per square foot.]

(Specifier Note: DELETE roof flange length if Box Gutter with roof flange is not
profile selected.)
1.6

[Roof Flange Length: 4 inches wide.]

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PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - K-Style Gutter Fabrication:

2.1
2.2
2.3

Gutter Size: [5] [6] inches.

Length: Continuous.
[Aluminum Thickness: [0.032] [0.040] inch.]

[OR]
2.4

[Steel Thickness: 0.028 (24 gauge)]

[OR]
2.5

[Copper Weight: [20] [16] ounce per square foot.]

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Half-Round Gutter Fabrication:

3.1
3.2

Gutter Size: [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] inches.

Length: 10 feet.

(Specifier Note: 5 inch half round gutter size is not available in 0.050 inch thick
aluminum.)
3.3

[Aluminum Thickness: [0.032] [0.040] [0.050] inch.]

[OR]
3.4

[Steel Thickness: [0.019 (28 gauge)] [0.028 (24 gauge)] [0.034 (22 gauge)]
inch.]

[OR]
3.5

[Copper Weight: [24] [20] [16] ounce per square foot.]

(Specifier Note: COORDINATE; Steel and aluminum gutter corners are typically
lapped, sealed and riveted. Option for steel and aluminum gutter corners can be
welded. Only copper gutter corners are soldered.)
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 4 - Gutter Corner Fabrication:
(Specifier Note: Welded corners are not available in Half-Round Gutters.)
4.1
4.2

Provide mitered corners, [lapped, sealed and riveted] [welded and sealed]
[soldered]. Corners shall extend a minimum of 12 inches from the corner in
each direction. Lap joint and sealant where connecting to continuous gutter.
Match material, shape and finish of gutter.

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SCHEDULE 2 - DOWNSPOUTS
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Rectangular downspout fabrication:
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4

Size: [3 by 4 inches] [4 by 5 inches].

Length: [Standard 10 foot length] [Custom length].
Texture: Corrugated.
Material thickness:

(Specifier Note: COORDINATE; 3 by 4 inch aluminum downspout not available in

0.025 inch thick material.)
A.

[Aluminum Thickness: [0.025] [0.032] [0.040] inch.]

[OR]
B.

[Steel Thickness: [0.019 (28 gauge)] [0.022 (26 gauge)] [0.028 (24 gauge)]
[0.034 (22 gauge)] inch.]

[OR]
C.

[Stainless Steel Thickness: [0.016 (28 gauge)] [0.019 (26 gauge)] inch.]

[OR]
D.

[Copper Weight: [20] [16] ounce per square foot.]

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Round downspout fabrication:

1.1
1.2
1.3

Size: [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] inch diameter.

Length: 10 feet.
Texture: Smooth.

(Specifier Note: 3 and 4 inch diameter aluminum downspouts not available in

0.050 inch thick material.)
1.4

[Aluminum Thickness: [0.032] [0.040] [0.050] inch.]

[OR]
(Specifier Note: 3 and 4 inch diameter steel downspouts not available in 0.034
inch thick material.)
1.5

[Steel Thickness: [0.028 (24 gauge)] [0.034 (22 gauge)] inch.]

[OR]
1.6

[Copper Weight: [24] [20] [16] ounce per square foot.]

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SCHEDULE 3 - ACCESSORIES
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Gutters:
0.1
0.2
0.3

End Caps: Match material, shape and finish of gutter.

Outlet Tubes: Match material and shape of downspout.
Gutter Support:
a.

Hidden Gutter Hanger:

Manufacturers
[aluminum] [stainless steel] hidden hanger.

standard

[steel]

[OR]
(Specifier Note: Gutter Fascia Hanger is only used with Box Gutters and is used in
addition to the hidden hanger.)
b.

Gutter Fascia Hanger: Manufacturers standard steel bracket

wrapped in metal to match gutters.

[OR]
(Specifier Note: Rod and Nut Hanger is only used with the K-Style Gutters.)
B.

Rod and Nut Hanger:

spacer and nuts.

Manufacturers standard aluminum hanger, gutter

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Downspouts:

1.1

Downspout Support:
a.
b.

1.2

Exposed strap.
Color: [As selected from manufacturers full color line] [Insert
Color selection] [Match Downspout] [As indicated on Drawings].

Miscellaneous downspout components: Provide all necessary elbows,

downspout offset sections, and pop rivets as required for a complete
installation. All miscellaneous components shall match downspouts.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Fasteners:

2.1

[Galvanized steel] [Aluminum] [Stainless steel] fasteners of sufficient length

to penetrate minimum 1 inch into substrate.

(Specifier Note: COORDINATE; when flashing associated with gutters is provided

in this guide spec list material thickness and make color selection as indicated
below, if flashing is to be provided under another section select second option and
indicate section number and name where flashing is located.)
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Flashing: Provide [insert material thickness] [0.032 inch
thick aluminum] [0.022 inch thick steel] [16 ounce per square foot copper] roof

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edge flashing; color [to match gutters] [shall be [insert color]] [As selected from
manufacturers full color line]
[OR]
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 4 - Flashing: Provide flashing complying with Section [07 62
00 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim] [insert section number and title] at roof apron,
fascia apron, and where indicated.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 5 - Sealants:
Tripolymer,
recommended by manufacturer at gutter joints.

single

component

sealant

as

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 6 - Downspout Strainer: [Aluminum] [Steel] [Copper] wire-ball

downspout strainer.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 7 - Splash Pans: Fabricate from the following. Size and shape
as indicated on Drawings.
7.1

Copper: [16 ounce per square foot] [insert weight]

[OR]
7.2

Aluminum: [0.040 inch] [insert thickness] thick.

[OR]
7.3

Stainless Steel: [0.019 inch] [insert thickness] thick.

[OR]
7.4

Pre-cast Concrete: Profile as selected by Architect. Concrete shall be 3,000

psi at 28 days with minimum of 5 percent air entrainment.

SCHEDULE 4 - FINISH
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Exterior Coating:
0.1

Standard Coating; Kynar 500 or Hylar 5000 applied to exposed side.

[OR]
0.2

Silicone Modified Polyester (SMP) Coating:

applied to exposed side.

Silicone modified polyester;

[AND]
0.3

Color: [As selected from manufacturers standard color line] [As selected
from manufacturers premium color line] [Insert Color selection] [As
indicated on Drawings].

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PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Interior coating: Manufacturers standard primer wash

coat.
(Specifier Note: Exterior/Interior finishes are optional exposed finishes for gutters
and downspouts.)
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Exterior/Interior Finish: [Galvanized steel] [Galvalume steel]
[Mill finish aluminum] [Natural Copper].
PART 3 - EXECUTION
SCHEDULE 0 - PREPARATION
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Verify that substrates are in place and ready for installation
of gutters and downspouts.
(Specifier Note: EDIT installation article deleting specific installation paragraphs
not used on Project.)
SCHEDULE 1 - INSTALLATION
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - General: Install Work securely in place and provide for
expansion and contraction of components using lapped and sealed joints
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5

Do not install damaged components.

Separate dissimilar metals to prevent galvanic action through the use of
bituminous coating or other permanent separation recommended by
SMACNA.
Space expansion joints in gutters [at a maximum of 70 foot centers] [as
recommended by manufacturer].
Rivet joints where required for strength, exposed rivet shall match gutter or
downspout color.
Torch cutting of components is not allowed.

(Specifier Note: DELETE roof edge flashing paragraph if flashings are provided
under the roofing section.)
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Install roof edge flashings at roof edge conditions as
indicated on Drawings.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Gutters:
2.1
2.2
2.3

Install gutter supports at no more than [24 inches] [insert spacing] on

center.
Slope gutters evenly to downspouts; provide end caps at gutter ends and
seal watertight per manufacturers instructions.
Install outlet tubes at all downspout locations, seal watertight.

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2.4

Apply joint sealants at gutter joints per manufacturers installation

instructions and to meet the requirements of Section [07 92 00 Joint
Sealants] [Insert section number and title].

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Downspouts:

3.1

3.2

Install downspouts, provide elbows and offsets, and secure downspouts to

wall construction using downspout supports spaced no more than [10 feet]
[insert spacing] on center. Maximum distance of downspout support from
top or bottom of downspout shall be 2 feet. Provide 45 degree elbow at
bottom of downspout to direct water away from wall surface or foundation.
Where downspout connects to building perimeter drainage system, lap
downspout and perimeter drainage pipe a minimum of 3 inches.

(Specifier Note: Install splash pans under downspouts draining onto other roof
surfaces.)
3.3

Install [formed metal] [pre-cast concrete] splash pans under downspouts.

SCHEDULE 2 - CLEANING AND PROTECTION

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Remove damaged, defective or improperly installed
materials. Replace with new materials installed per requirements of this section.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Clean finished surfaces according to manufacturers written
instructions; maintain clean condition until Final Completion.
END OF SECTION

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