| 摘要 |
A gutter 10 for a building comprises an upper channel 12 for collecting and transporting rainwater and a lower channel 14 spaced apart from the upper channel 12. The lower channel 14 features two laterally spaced fastening portions 20 for fastening the gutter 10 to one or more support members of the building. An insulating material 18 is located between the upper and lower channels 12, 14. The gutter 10 also includes at least one integrated lateral support member 24 extending between the two fastening portions 20. The lateral support member 24 is attached to one of the upper or lower channels 12, 14. A method of manufacturing a gutter is also provided. Preferably, the support member is located between the lower channel and the upper channel, or alternatively, it may be located between the insulating material and the upper channel. A layer of waterproof material may be provided over the upper channel, extending over the edge of the fastening portions 20 of the lower channel. |
