Table 7. Semicircular Eaves Gutters

Sheets.

Boxes.

Girth. Inches.

Number of Sheets.

Size of Sheets. Inches.

Length of

Gutter in

Feet and

Inches.

Number Sheets in Box.

Length of

Gutter.

Feet.

19

1

14 X 20

l' l 1/2"

112

126

13

1

11 X 20

1' 7 1/2"

112

182

sheet-metal shingles.

67. Metal shingles take the place of tile, wooden shingles, slate, and other roof coverings. On a pitch of over 30° they make a light and effective roof. They are made of tin, zinc, galvanized iron, copper, bronze, and composition metal, and are manufactured in a variety of shapes and designs. They usually come in single pieces, each forming one shingle, but many makers also furnish a sheet with four shingles stamped on it. Metal shingles are, as a rule, named from their form of outline, and are designated as Gothic, diamond, hexagonal, etc.