Dachrinnenhalter

gutter bracket, gutter hanger

noun DAKH-rin-nen-hal-ter Rare

Usage Note

Dachrinnenhalter are the metal clips or brackets that attach a Dachrinne (gutter) to the roof fascia or rafter ends; they must be set at a slight gradient so water flows toward the downpipe.

Examples

"Jeder Dachrinnenhalter wird mit einem leichten Gefälle montiert."

Natural Translation

Each gutter bracket is mounted with a slight slope.

Literal Translation

Each gutter-bracket is with a slight fall mounted.

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