Wie man eine Dachentwässerung macht | SWR Handwerkskunst

They can be found on almost every house—yet hardly anyone pays them any attention: gutters and downspouts. Yet they ensure that a house can handle rain, that water does no damage but instead finds its way—in a planned, reliable, and controlled manner. That’s the job of a sheet metal worker. Step by step, master sheet metal workers Manfred and Jan Hofmann demonstrate how sheet metal and pipes are transformed into a functional roof drainage system. For a historic villa in Wiesbaden, Manfred Hofmann crafts custom-fit gutters, a curved water collection box, and a curved section that hugs the facade perfectly in his workshop in Singhofen. His son, Jan Hofmann, ensures professional installation on the construction site. Above all, master tinsmiths need strong spatial awareness to create three-dimensional shapes from flat sheets of metal. With great precision, a creative eye, and the right hammering technique, they ensure that houses can withstand all weather conditions and precipitation for decades. CREDITS Author: Annette Dany Camera: Tobias von Hellborn, Paul Paasch, Yannick Gaul Sound: Paul Paasch, Yannick Gaul Editing: Katja Hofmann Graphics: Katharina Flamm Editors: Rolf Hüffer, Dorothee Eisinger Social Media Editor: Land und Leute RP Online