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The Hydrodynamic Spillway: Sizing Gutters and Detailing Drip Edge Overhangs for Monsoon Cloudbursts

• September 21, 2026
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In steep-slope roof design, the primary focus is often keeping rainwater moving downward across overlapping shingles. However, once water reaches the perimeter of the roof, the envelope faces a critical hydraulic transition: transferring high-velocity sheet runoff safely into perimeter gutters without drenching the structural fascia or backing up beneath the eaves. During a typical Southwest …