Bevel cut for water runoff?

[Jocce81]

I was thinking of putting a board or something similar as a simple rain cover over an outlet that is outside (It's IP44, but it feels better that it doesn't rain directly on it).

I was considering making a simple "roof" using some leftover wood. That is, some type of board or similar on two angle irons that I make sure to have angled slightly downward.

To prevent water droplets from "creeping" around the edge, should the board be beveled at the outer edge?
Should it be cut so that the angle is "outward" or "inward," so to speak?

I'm thinking spontaneously that you don't want the cut wood exposed, so you would angle it 45 degrees on the "inside," so to speak?
Am I thinking correctly?

/Jocce

 

[Huzzbutt]

You're thinking right

 

[PatrikJo]

Yes, people usually mention drip edges on facades and such. But I don't think you need to overthink it in this case. If you install your "roof" with some sort of slope, you'll have a drip edge anyway. Additionally, the sharper corners you create, the greater the risk of paint damage and entry for rot.

Additionally: If your board becomes rot-damaged after ten years, it takes a few minutes to replace it. It's not a big deal. Just do it in the way that looks and works best.

 

[Jonatan79]

I would try to come up with something fun, some amusing detail as protection if you're going to overwork anyway

 

[Huddingebo]

Have read that about 20° is better than 45° but have never understood why.
Cut my panel like that anyway.

 

[Nikorasu]

I was thinking of placing a board or something similar as a simple rain cover over a socket that is outside (It's IP44, but it feels better if it doesn't get rained on directly)

I was thinking of creating a simple "shelter" using some scrap wood. That means some type of board or something similar on two angle irons that I make sure to have at a slight downward angle.

To prevent water droplets from "creeping" around the edge, should I bevel the board on the outer edge?
Should it be cut so that the angle is "outward" or "inward" so to speak?

I spontaneously think that you don't want the cut wood exposed, so you angle 45 degrees on the "inside", so to speak?
Am I thinking correctly?


/Jocce

Wouldn't it be easier to switch to a socket that can withstand getting rained on? Simplicity is usually best...

 

[Isakare]

Cut a piece of windowsill and screwed it over the outlet, painted the sill and outlet in the house's color.