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AS 2180-1986

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Metal rainwater goods - Selection and installation

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Superseded date

29-05-2024

Published date

03-02-1986

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1 - AS 2180-1986 METAL RAINWATER GOODS - SELECTION AND INSTALLATION
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1. SCOPE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
6 - 1.1 SCOPE.
6 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
6 - 1.3 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
6 - 1.4 TRANSPORT, HANDLING AND STORAGE
6 - 1.5 SIZING OF GUTTERS
6 - 1.6 THERMAL EXPANSION
6 - 1.6.1 General
6 - 1.6.2 Expansion joints
6 - 1.7 AVOIDANCE OF CONTACT BETWEEN IMCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS
7 - 1.8 DRAINAGE.
8 - 1.9 CREVICE CORROSION.
8 - 1.10 DEBRIS.
8 - 1.11 REMOVAL OF DEBRIS AFTER INSTALLATION
9 - SECTION 2. INSTALLATION
9 - 2.1 EAVES AND INTERNAL BOX GUTTERS
9 - 2.1.1 Gutter falls
9 - 2.1.2 High-fronted eaves gutters
9 - 2.1.3 Eavesgutterbrackets
9 - 2.1.3.1 General
9 - 2.1.3.2 Position and spacing
9 - 2.1.4 Internal box gutters
9 - 2.2 VALLEY GUTTERS
9 - 2.4 DOWNPIPES
9 - 2.4.1 Downpipe sizing
9 - 2.4.2 Backoutlets.
9 - 2.4.3 Downpipe straps.
10 - 2.4.4 Spacing and position.
11 - SECTION 3. JOINTING METHODS
11 - 3.1 SOLDERED JOINTS
11 - 3.1.1 General
11 - 3.1.2 Preparation of joint surfaces
11 - 3.1.3 Fluxes and fluxing
11 - 3.1.4 Soft sodering
11 - 3.1.5 Application of heat
11 - 3.1.6 Cleaning of joints after soldering
11 - 3.1.7 Brazing
11 - 3.2 JOINTING BY OTHER METHODS
11 - 3.2.1 Zinc-coated steel and zinc
11 - 3.2.1.1 Sealants
11 - 3.2.1.2 Fastening
11 - 3.2.2 Aluminium/zinc-coated steel
11 - 3.2.2.1 Sealants
11 - 3.2.2.2 Fastening
11 - 3.2.3 Stainless steel
11 - 3.2.3.1 Fastening
11 - 3.2.3.2 Welding joints
11 - 3.2.3.3 Adhesive-bonded joints
11 - 3.2.4 Aluminium
11 - 3.2.4.1 Fasteners
12 - 3.2.4.2 Welded joints
12 - 3.2.4.3 Brazed joints
12 - 3.2.4.4 Adhesive-bonded joints
12 - 3.2.5 Sealants
13 - SECTION 4. DESIGN FACTORS FOR INTERNAL BOX GUTTERS
13 - 4.1 ALUMINIUM
13 - 4.1.1 General
13 - 4.1.2 Jointing
13 - 4.1.2.1 Welded joints
13 - 4.1.2.2 Mechanical joints
13 - 4.1.2.3 Soldered and brazed joints
13 - 4.2 ALUMINIUM/ZINC-COATED STEEL
13 - 4.2.1 General
13 - 4.2.2 Jointing
13 - 4.2.3 Sealing
13 - 4.3 COPPER
13 - 4.3.1 General
13 - 4.3.2 Soldered and brazed joints
13 - 4.4 ZINC-COATED STEEL.
14 - 4.5 STAINLESS STEEL
14 - 4.5.1 General
14 - 4.5.2 Jointing
14 - 4.6 ZINC
14 - 4.6.1 General
14 - 4.6.2 Jointing
16 - SECTION 5. METHOD FOR THE SIZING OF GUTTERS AND DOWN PIPES
16 - 5.1 GENERAL.
16 - 5.2 METHOD FOR SIZING EAVES GUTTERS AND DOWNPIPES
16 - 5.2.1 Procedure
16 - 5.2.2 Example of calculation of eaves gutter sizes
19 - 5.3 METHOD FOR SIZING INTERNAL BOX GUTTERS
19 - 5.3.1 Procedure
20 - 5.3.2 Example calculation of internal box gutter (no rainhead or sump)
20 - 5.3.3 Example calculation of internal box gutter (rainhead or sump required)
20 - 5.4 SELECTION OF VALLEY GUTTER SIZES

Sets out procedures for the selection and installation of metal rainwater goods complying with AS 2179. It also includes design factors for internal box gutters and a method for sizing of gutters and downpipes.

Committee
WS-020
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7262 4046 X
Pages
26
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

This standard sets out procedures for the selection and installation of metal rainwater goods complying with AS/NZS 2179.1. Where necessary, designers should take proper precaution to provide for hail and snowfall conditions.

First published as part of AS CS3-1931.
Revised and redesignated as AS 2179-1978 and AS 2180-1978.
AS 2180-1978 and part of AS 2179-1978 revised, amalgamated and designated AS 2180-1986.

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