Functionally the butterfly roof eliminates the need for traditional gutter and downspout systems as rainwater drains into the central roof valley.
Butterfly roof gutter system.
Although beautifully designed butterfly roofs were originally limited by the integrity of the roofing membrane especially in the central roof valley.
It also boosts the energy efficiency of the house as solar panels can be strategically mounted at an angle to maximise the rays of the sun.
Jul 11 2014 a parapet gutter for a building of modern fireproof construction is shown in fig.
For eco friendliness the butterfly roof eliminates the need for traditional gutter and downspout systems as rainwater drains into the central trough where it can be harvested.
In some cases though you are going to have to add on additional gutters to help control the flow of the water.
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When it comes time to adding on a gutter to your butterfly roof you will find that you have a few choices to make.
The only notable difference between this and the other box gutters already described is the fact that the gutter.
The beauty of using a butterfly roof is that the natural contour to the roof allows for rain to simply run off the roof and down the sides of the house.
Esthetically this inverted gable roof allows for the influx of natural light with clerestory windows in the high ceilings.