Scupper collector boxes, also known as ‘leader heads’ and ‘rain heads’, are funnel-shaped eavestrough accessories between gutters and downspouts. Correctly used, they can be an attractive architectural feature, while also managing strong water flow.
These water collecting devices date back to the somewhat grotesque stone carvings on mediaeval buildings. Although, nowadays we can purchase them ready-made in sheet or cast copper, steel, aluminum, zinc or brass.
Applications for Scupper Collector Boxes in Eavestroughs
Scupper collectors’ primary purpose is to help transfer excess water from the roof into downspouts. They moderate the water flow, and help prevent gutters overflowing and washing down walls in heavy downpours.
But there are other benefits too. The tops of the scupper collector boxes are open to fresh air. They ‘breathe’ this air in, and induce the water to flow faster through the downspouts. This creates a siphon-like effect that literally forces the water through the system.
This high-volume flow opens the possibility of attaching more than one downspout to a collector box. This is a great way to prevent the eavestroughs above from overflowing, provided we use leaf guards to prevent wind-blown debris blocking the system.
4 Reasons to Consider Scupper Collector’s in Eavestroughs
Scupper collector boxes can play an important role in draining roofs during downpours. But they can also add a stylish flair to a building, at a lower cost than many other alternatives. Use this checklist to decide whether they may be right for you:
- Do you find your eavestroughs overflowing during heavy rain? Do you think this might be affecting your foundations? If so, then collector boxes could function as temporary holding points, before they force the water through the downspouts.
- Perhaps you are concerned about the boxes becoming an additional maintenance chore? This should not be a issue, provided you add leaf guards. If you choose a robust material and fit the boxes properly, you may never need to worry about them again.
- Would you like to add visual appeal to a plain building, and perhaps add a retro-touch too? Rain collector boxes are available in a range of styles, so there’s a good chance you should find something you fancy. This could be your answer, if you want to stamp your personality on your home.
- Scupper collector boxes integrate smoothly into aluminum seamless eavestrough systems, and are relatively simple to retrofit. You get the added benefit of draining your roof more efficiently. This one could be a winner. Give Valiant Exteriors in Calgary a call to learn more.
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