RainbreakerZ: A new gutterless, no downspout, self-clean raingutter solution.

Perforated Plate

The perforated hole area is maximized to convert as much of the drop into droplets. A typical drop with a 1/3 inch diameter will be split into 19 smaller, uniform droplets.
The perforated hole size is minimized to produce the smallest droplet size which minimizes ground impact while not impeding the drop breakup. No ground erosion results from these small droplets .
The RainbreakerZ perforated plate is slanted for two reasons: first, to throw the droplets away from the house and the second is to allow any leaves to naturally fall off or be blown off the RainbreakerZ. These are the rain water direct dispersion and self-clean no leaf clog features.
The RainbreakerZ are located at least 6 inches below the shingle edge to provide enough drop momentum to effectively divide the drop into droplets. The 6 inch height and the slanted plate also prevents any ice that may form on the RainbreakerZ from building up and backing onto the shingles to cause ice dam water damage. If water cannot be held up on the slanted plate, ice cannot build up to the 6 inch height to reach the shingle area. Note, any ice forming on the RainbreakerZ indicates that there is insufficient attic insulation which allows the snow to be melted by the warmer attic while the freezing ambient temperature re-freezes the melted snow on the colder surfaces.
The materials are all non-rusting: stainless steel, aluminum or plastic. The RainbreakerZ perforated plate and screws are stainless steel, the BracketZ are aluminum, and the ColorZ strip is UV stabilized plastic. Other than the narrow ColorZ strip, there are no materials, such as painted surfaces, on which mildew can grow. The installation will look newly installed.
The thickness of the perforated plate is minimized while maintaining its rigidity by using stainless steel. The thin plate enhances the direct dispersion effect.
Stainless steel was selected for the perforated plate for its corrosion resistance and its structural flexibility that allows it to spring back after any heavy load deflection. Aluminum was considered but it will not spring back after deformation.
The ends of the RainbreakerZ are firmly attached to a bracket to keep the plate from moving or deforming.

BracketZ

A scribed line on the BracketZ is located 1-1/2 inch below the bottom fascia hole to show where the BracketZ should be aligned with the bottom of the fascia. This can be used as a guide to the bracket height installation if an installation template is not used.
The BracketZ - fascia screw slots are oval shaped to allow minor adjustment in the vertical plane (up/down).
The RainbreakerZ screw holes are slightly larger than the No. 8 size screw to allow minor adjustment in the horizontal plane for attachment to the BracketZ.
The BracketZ have two holes for the attachment of the RainbreakerZ plate. This is a built-in adjustment to permit moving the RainBreakerZ outward from the fascia to accommodate shingles that extend further from the fascia. No additional hardware is required to make the adjustment.
A vertical extender for the BracketZ can be added to lower the RainbreakerZ in case the fascia height is a nominal 4 inch fascia board instead of the nominal 6 inch fascia board. A 6 inch drop height (between shingle and RainbreakerZ) is recommended for better RainbreakerZ performance.

Screws

Phillips drive screws are used to keep the screwdriver from slipping out of the screw hole during installation.
A locking nut is used to better hold the Rainbreakerz plate to the Bracketz by keeping the screw from backing out.
The screw length used with the locking nut is minimized to reach through the locking nut yet does not extend past the nut, thus minimizing the number of turns to lock the screw in place.
The 3/4 inch fascia screws are the optimum length for maximum holding power for the screw size. A length of approximately 3 times the screw diameter provides the maximum screw holding power in wood.

ColorZ Strip

ColorZ strips are provided for color, to align adjacent Rainbreakerz plates in a straight line and to help provide additional support for the outside edge.
ColorZ strips are made of ultra-violet stabilized plastic to inhibit sun damage.

DoorZ, DoorZZ and CornerZ Accessory

Two different door diverter length accessories are available: single door (DoorZ) and double door or patio door widths (DoorZZ). The length of the door accessory was selected to extend beyond the stair landing width. This limits rain on the stair landing area.
The DoorZ and DoorZZ accessories are fascia mounted to avoid any roofing or shingle holes or damage.

LadderZ Accessory

The LadderZ accessory is fascia mounted and allows a ladder to be propped against the fascia while avoiding any RainbreakerZ or shingle damage.

Installation

Ease in installation was paramount. The 30 inch length is a managable length for one person on a ladder. The BracketZ are installed first, the RainbreakerZ plate / ColorZ strip is placed and supported by the BracketZ while the screws with locking nuts are installed. The ColorZ strip provides a color option for the installation.
Three BracketZ 15inches apart are used to maximize the load the RainbreakerZ can support, e.g., should any ice form on the perforated plate. The BracketZ are fixed to the fascia and the RainbreakerZ are fixed to the Bracketz to minimize movement of the RainbreakerZ. This prevents deformation along the horizontal plane of the RainbreakerZ. The ends of each RainbreakerZ are supported and fixed to a BracketZ to prevent any deformation as well.
A minimum of 5 parts provide the complete roof rainwater dispersal system: the RainbreakerZ plate, the BracketZ, the ColorZ strip, the screws and locking nut. A conventional rain gutter requires at least 20 parts: the gutter, the gutter joiners, the gutter end plates, the outside corner miters, the inside corner miters, the gutter hangers or the 7 inch spikes and ferrules, the downspout drop outlet and screen, the front and side downspout elbows, the straight downspout sections, the bottom elbow, the bottom downspout diverter, the downspout straps, the downspout screws, the downspout strap screws, the leaf guard, mastic or seamer sealant, and the splash block.
A fascia screw installation TemplateZ helps ease installation of the BracketZ to the fascia. The two screws are mounted 1/2 inch and 1-1/4 inch from the bottom of the fascia. Each BracketZ is located 15 inches apart.
The RainbreakerZ can be customized for an installation. It can be cut with a hack saw or a scissors-type metal shear to make it shorter, or cut at an angle to fit an interior corner at roofing intersections of L-shaped houses.