Box gutter overflows in Point Cook
An overflow you cannot see is not doing its job.
In short: We found one plumbed so a blockage would give no warning at all.
What a box gutter is
A gutter set within the roof rather than at its edge, carrying water in a concealed position.
Why the overflow exists
So a blockage discharges visibly down an external wall instead of backing up into the ceiling.
What we found
An overflow not discharging to the atmosphere, which removes the warning entirely.
What happens then
The first sign of a blockage is water coming through the ceiling.
What to check
Where your overflow discharges, and whether the gutter is clear of construction debris.
Written by the Owner Inspections team from inspections carried out in Point Cook. Licensed building practitioners, Building & Plumbing Commission registration CDB-U 53425.
